True Measure of Character

"Blindness cuts us off from things, but deafness cuts us off from people" - Helen Keller

I read this quote by Helen Keller the other day and it made me step back for a moment and think about this applies to my life. In too many circumstances I have avoided social situations because I was scared or intimated. I was afraid to miss conversation and in turn become excluded. The reality is this happens on a regular basis and I can choose to do one of two things: keep backing away and avoiding the situation or just hang in there.

It's tough when your first reaction is to step away from uncomfortable situations in all facets of our lives. But the true measure of your character is how you choose to face adversity.