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You Survived

by Chinua

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Settle in for an encouraging talk reminding you that you have survived so many things in your life and you are strong enough to face whatever is in front of you now. Your life is worth the effort to keep going!

ResilienceAdversityEncouragementSelf ReflectionSelf WorthStrengthMotivationOvercoming AdversityEmotional TransformationSurvivors

Transcript

I heard a quote today that said you have survived 100% of your worst days.

So although some of your life experiences may have had you in tears wondering why it happened,

You survived.

You may have even been in the bed for a day or two or maybe even a week but eventually you got up and got back to it.

You know what it's like to be completely surrounded by darkness but you also know what it's like to run,

Walk,

Or crawl your way back into the light.

Your life is not a journey from failure to failure.

Your life is an illuminating story of strength over time because you have survived 100% of your worst days.

You survived because somewhere deep on the inside you knew that you were worth the effort.

Your past lets you know that you're strong enough to handle whatever is in front of you today.

So I encourage you to look back over your life to see the times when you've turned hurt into success,

Pain into encouragement,

And used your tears to water dreams that you thought were long dead and dried up.

Your feelings may be telling you it's time to quit and that you'll never make it but the facts outweigh any lie your feelings are telling you.

The facts are saying that you are a survivor.

The facts are reminding you that you have survived 100% of your worst days.

Today is no different.

Continue to show up.

Continue to give it all you've got because your life is worth it.

Your dreams are worth it and if you keep showing up you will move from surviving to thriving.

So keep going because you have survived 100% of your worst days.

Be encouraged and always remember who you are.

Meet your Teacher

Chinua Atlanta, Georgia, USA

4.8 (572)

Recent Reviews

Anne

December 13, 2025

I’ve bookmarked this episode and have listened to it twice. Each time, I’ve been amazed how the information was so succinctly presented, with enthusiasm and encouragement. Unlike a cheerleader who doesn’t know what (s)he saying, this presenter made sense. Thank you for doing this episode. You’ve encouraged me again. Blessings to you. Warmly, Anne

Maureen

November 23, 2025

How true this is! We have survived with God’s good grace 100% Amen

Tina

November 19, 2025

Thank you ❤️

Julia

November 9, 2025

I needed to hear this one today!

Meredith

November 5, 2025

This affirmation on Surviving 💯 of my adversities was beautiful, but I would like some additional framing, if you don’t mind. I have a discomfort with knowing that my father, two sisters my cousin and other family members didn’t make it to the age of 50. I’m now 56 and half of my sisters didn’t enjoy this side of life.. I don’t accept when people say I’m blessed because that insinuates does my family wasn’t. It’s a painful reality to carry. I’m proud of myself. How do I reconcile those I love deeply that never got to experience the joy I did? Thank you.

Lori

October 25, 2025

This was so uplifting and inspiring thank you👏💜

Simply

October 9, 2025

🙏🏾 2025.

Kathy

October 7, 2025

Thank you for this reminder.

Kelsey

October 3, 2025

I absolutely loved this!!!

Justin

September 26, 2025

Wow, what an encouraging truth. Thanks!

Annie

September 24, 2025

So uplifting!

Donna

September 16, 2025

Thank you ! Great meditation 🧘 needed this today 🙏❤️😃

Mark

September 6, 2025

Spoken with heartfelt conviction. Truly inspiring.

Judy

September 5, 2025

Survived 100% of my worst days! Great message! Thanks 🙏

Kay

April 26, 2025

Made me smile! I never believed I’d make it to my 7th decade, but here I am today looking back on childhood trauma, addiction, and many dark times, and feel such joy, and gratitude. I am a survivor! Thank you.

Jaz

March 30, 2025

Use those tears to water your dreams that u thought were dead and dried up, well said! Thank u.

Jen

March 10, 2025

Thank you- I’m going through a low time and this was exactly what I needed to hear. ❤️

Hope

March 8, 2025

Thank you for the encouragement! This is such a helpful perspective Love and blessings to you Chinua

California

November 24, 2024

What a beautiful concept dear one. Isn’t it miraculous that when we are in the deep dark throes of crisis, we fear we will never crawl out and walk in the sunshine again? But just look back at how many other times you have fallen down … and gotten back up. Brilliant!!

Rosie

November 24, 2024

If there were 20 stars to click on, I wouldn’t hesitate to click on star 20. What a great reminder of what’s real!

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