Surviving cancer does not always lead to greater strength; instead, the journey can foster humility and a deep respect for life's fragility. Nietzsche's concept of strength highlights human potential and overcoming adversity, yet many individuals facing serious illnesses do not find empowerment. The cultural glorification of resilience overlooks that some life challenges are not about becoming tougher, but rather about embracing vulnerability. Individuals might feel exhausted rather than victorious, shifting the focus away from traditional notions of strength to a recognition of softer attributes gained through struggle.
The soft overcomes the hard; the gentle overcomes the rigid. Everyone knows this is true, but few can put it into practice.
What doesn't kill us makes us stronger is often a mantra of resilience, but strength is not the only outcome of suffering.
From my own cancer journey, humility, softness, and respect for life's fragility emerged, rather than an assertion of strength.
Cultural narratives glorify strength in adversity, but instead of making us stronger, some experiences are meant to soften us.
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