i wrote this poem about resilience was written during a challenging event that came into my life during the first half of 2025. I was on pace to headlining my first-ever speaking tour, and I was in the heart of my university’s midterm season. Unfortunately, my digestive system was weakened by significant inflammation and internal bleeding, and everything that I had planned had to be postponed due to health complications.

This situation left me devastated: I was so motivated to inspire youth all across Canada and wrap up my third year of university, only to watch it all come down in flames. In times like these, it is easy to get engulfed in all of the chaos. However, a dear friend of mine told me that when life knocks you down, the best thing you can do is make it as manageable as possible. As such, this poem was written to spread the sentiment to my peers (and serve as a reminder for myself).