I read this poem at my friends house, who was also riding the emotional roller-coaster of her quarter life crisis.  She had turned her toilet door into an inspirational wall and amongst the quotes + beautiful images was this poem.

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A strong woman works out every day to keep her body in shape
but a woman of strength builds looks deep inside to keep her soul in shape

A strong woman isn’t afraid of anything
but a woman of strength shows courage in the midst of her fear

A strong woman won’t let anyone get the best of her
but a woman of strength gives the best of her to everyone

A strong woman makes mistakes and avoids the same in the future
but a woman of strength realizes life’s mistakes can also be blessings and capitalizes on them

A strong woman wears the look of confidence on her face
but a woman of strength wears grace

A strong woman has faith that she is strong enough for the journey
but a woman of strength has faith that it is in the journey that she will become strong

~unknown author