I’m Still Standing - Cat Noir/Adrien Miraculous Ladybug Amv HD

“It’s not about whether life will knock you down, but whether you will choose to get back up.” (I probably heard that in a movie somewhere) One of my favorite things about Adrien/Cat Noir is how he doesn’t let his circumstances change who he is. I saw something on pinterest that talked about how Adrien has the perfect villain backstory - “dead” mom, horrible father, neglected, isolated, and can destroy whatever he touches, and yet instead of being bitter and callous, Adrien is one of the kindest, sweetest, most cheerful, compassionate, self-sacrificing characters the world has ever seen. Which is quite a contrast to pitiless, coldhearted Gabriel. I like how this song really emphasizes the fact that you don’t have to listen to people who say you can never amount to anything and instead prove them all wrong. People say really mean stuff, and it’s easy to let their words sink into your skin. Or maybe if you’re like me, your own mind can be a pretty nasty influence. (I like to think of this as a song addressed to my anxiety...you should try it - it feels quite empowering) One of my favorite words to describe someone is the word: “resilient.” To be resilient means you are able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult circumstances, usually with a positive, hopeful attitude. I feel like that is a really good way to describe Adrien. Even in the most difficult circumstances he never gives up, and he helps encourage others to keep going too. There will always be troubling circumstances and emotions weighing down on you, trying to keep you on your knees, but no matter how many times you get pushed down, you can always make the choice to stand back up. The thing is, sometimes that is really, really, hard to do. I want to be the kind of person who smiles in the face of adversity, but most of the time I’d rather just bury my head in a pillow and cry. Sometimes it feels like every day adds to my troubles and the weight of it all feels like it’s crushing me, making me want to give up the thought of ever trying anything other than accepting my fate and being miserable. But something what helps me when I’m feeling like that is to first be a little understanding towards myself, and acknowledge that there really are a lot of things interfering with my life and emotions, and to remember that it’s okay to not feel happy and capable of tackling it all alone. The thing that really comforts me though is knowing that I can go to Jesus with my troubles (and you can too) Psalms 34:18 says “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he saves those who are crushed in spirit.” I’m sure you know what it feels like to be discouraged, and maybe you have wished for someone who would stand beside you through it all and help you back on your feet...only to feel like no one cares and find yourself completely alone. I’ve been there, and I promise you that Jesus really does care about you, enough to sacrifice his life for you, an