My mom used to always say this quote to me every time I got upset about things not going the way I wanted them to: "What does the wise man expect from life? ... Whatever it brings." At first, I just saw it as a cheesy phrase that did not make sense. But when the covid-19 pandemic happened, it became the foundation of who I am today. All of our lives did a 180 degrees turn. I felt like the world was falling apart. I saw myself as powerless, especially since I had tried to control everything around me since I was little. This quote symbolizes how we sometimes act as victims for every bad thing that happens to us, blaming the world and saying it is not fair. But life is just as it is. No matter how many obstacles we may face, we must deal with them with strength and willpower. Sometimes we wish for the world to be easy or perfect, but if it is, then we would not have a purpose. I understood that no matter how many plans we have, everything can change, and we must learn to adapt to the circumstances. It also made me appreciate more the miracle of waking up to continue fighting every day because it does not have a price. This quote has taught me that we must not lose faith. It is all about having a good attitude while we endure our daily challenges. I have decided to receive everything that life can bring, moving forward with the people I love as my motivation.