Adversity often inspires reflection. And, if we have the luxury to choose, it might lead to transformation. Often, that action includes deepening one’s Adversity often inspires reflection. And, if we have the luxury to choose, it might lead to transformation. Often, that action includes deepening one’s faith and spiritual life and a new perspective. That’s what moments of adversity during 2023 have done for me. My then-partner’s (he’s now my husband, more on that later) cancer diagnosis was the catalyst for this interesting last year.