Every person on this earth faces challenges. Some challenges may create a little inconvenience in every day life for an individual while for another it may be more difficult, e.g. forgetting where you have put the keys to the car. Other challenges may seem catastrophic and even a life threatening experiences to one person or an average life experience to another,e.g. protecting your children while living in a war zone. I am no expert on what elements consciousness are instinctual and what parts are learned or practised. I cannot even attempt to discuss where "inner strength" comes from but I do feel qualified to share with you stories that I have witnessed concerning some of the bravest people that I have ever met. They will not be in news headlines, they won't receive medals and many, i...