In the midst of struggle, I found there was, within me, an invincible peace.
In the midst of tears, I found there was, within me, an invincible joy.
In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer.
And that makes me happy.
For it says that no matter how hard the world pushes against me,
within me, there’s something stronger - something better, pushing right back.
Albert Camus
So, this quote (and there are several versions floating around) is often mistakenly attributed to Albert Camus. Turns out that none of them are his work. He did write about the midst of winter and an invincable summer, and perhaps seeking economy of words, he thought that enough. Other anonymous authors seemed to think his words needed elaboration, and more than a few have taken a crack at it. Setting the authorship of specific words aside, it is a beautiful idea, an idea that was his, and is oh so true. When we open our hearts, incredible strength can be mustered in the darkest of times. And when this strength is directed in ways that are productive and personally meaningful (that is, living wide) it’s amazing what can happen.