In moments of difficulty there are positives you can take and

Hear the words of Tyrone Mings, who in his journey through sport and life spoke a truth for all generations: “In moments of difficulty there are positives you can take and lessons you can learn.” These words shine as a torch in the darkness, for they remind us that hardship is not merely an obstacle but a teacher, that suffering, though bitter, can yield fruit if the heart is willing to receive it. To face difficulty with open eyes is to discover hidden treasures of strength and wisdom that comfort could never reveal.

For every life, no matter how blessed, will encounter trials. These trials test the body, the spirit, and the will. Many curse these times and see in them only misfortune. Yet Mings reveals a greater way: to search within the storm for the positives, to ask not only “Why must I suffer?” but also “What can this suffering teach me?” Such a perspective transforms despair into growth, turning pain into the soil from which resilience and wisdom spring forth.

History offers countless examples. Consider the story of Nelson Mandela, who endured twenty-seven years of imprisonment. By all appearances, his life was stolen by chains and cruelty. Yet in those long years, he cultivated patience, compassion, and an unshakable resolve. His lessons in confinement forged him into a leader who could reconcile a divided nation. Without the difficulty, he may never have become the man who would inspire millions with forgiveness and vision. From hardship, he drew positives that shaped the destiny of South Africa.

So too in the tale of Abraham Lincoln, who lost elections, endured the grief of losing children, and bore the crushing weight of civil war. Each failure and sorrow could have shattered him. Instead, he sought to learn, to grow, and to rise stronger. His wisdom, compassion, and humility were not born in ease, but in the furnace of affliction. His life teaches us that the deepest lessons are carved into the soul by the sharp blade of difficulty.

The meaning of Mings’ words is thus: adversity is not the end of the road but the beginning of transformation. When hardship comes, it brings with it opportunities hidden in disguise—strength you did not know you had, insights you could not see before, and resilience that prepares you for battles ahead. To find the positives within trials is to practice alchemy of the spirit, turning lead into gold, sorrow into wisdom, loss into deeper appreciation of life.

The lesson for us is clear: do not flee from difficulty in fear, nor curse it as mere misfortune. Instead, face it as a teacher, a stern but faithful guide. Ask yourself in each moment of trial: “What good may I take from this? What lesson waits for me here?” By doing so, you will find that every wound carries within it a seed of strength, every obstacle a hidden gift.

Practical wisdom calls us to three acts. First, in times of hardship, write down the positives you can still see—be it friendship, endurance, or growth. Second, reflect after each struggle on what it has taught you, and carry that lesson into the future. Third, when you see others in difficulty, remind them gently of this truth: that pain, though real, is not barren—it bears fruit for those who endure.

So let it be remembered: in every dark hour, light can be found. Tyrone Mings’ words are not only a reflection of his own trials but a message for all humanity: that difficulty is never wasted if it teaches us to rise stronger. Take the positives, learn the lessons, and you will emerge not broken, but refined, like steel tempered in the fire.