Resilience
Chapter 3
Resilience
How to Measure Your Strength
Welcome to an enlightening episode of the Wisdom with Inner Elegance Roundtable Series. Join Caroline Phipps, founder of Living with Inner Elegance, and Deborah Kelly, Executive Director of the Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center, as they delve into the crucial topic of resilience in today’s chaotic world. This episode explores how resilience is no longer just about bouncing back but about adapting, transforming, and reflecting on your inner self.
Caroline and Deborah discuss the increasing fears and uncertainties people face due to rapid global changes, ageing, and personal life shifts. They emphasize the importance of community strength, sharing heartfelt stories of how resilience can be drawn from within and supported by connecting with others. Together, they explore the spiritual crisis facing many and how reflecting on one’s purpose and choices can lead to inner growth and development.
Throughout the discussion, they highlight inspiring narratives, including the redemption story of John Divine G. Whitfield, a wrongfully incarcerated man who harnessed his inner resilience to transform his life even while in prison. His journey exemplifies the power of a positive mindset and choice.
Caroline and Deborah also address the societal pressures that challenge the resilience of younger generations, urging a focus on genuine fulfillment over superficial achievements. They stress the significance of surrounding oneself with resilient and supportive people and how shared stories and communities play a vital role in encouraging this strength.
As the conversation unfolds, listeners are invited to reflect on their own strengths and to foster a communal atmosphere that uplifts and empowers. The hosts extend a warm invitation to future events at the Wisdom House Retreat, promising transformative experiences aimed at enhancing personal growth and inner elegance.