# Return to the Path After Devastation by Bryant McGill > “The real test of positivity comes when something devastating happens. Grieving fully is natural, and gently guiding oneself back toward a positive focus afterward is a skill. Resilient people move through problems and return to the path quickly.” > **— Bryant McGill**, *The Power of One Positive Thought to Rewire Your Attention - Livestream (Mar 2016)* ## Sources and Context - **Source:** [[livestreams/The Power of One Positive Thought to Rewire Your Attention - Livestream|The Power of One Positive Thought to Rewire Your Attention - Livestream]] — exact quotation from the dated developed livestream document (2016-03-08). ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Simple Reminders|Simple Reminders]] - **Article:** [[articles/simple reminders/Your Future Begins with Your Next Thought|Your Future Begins with Your Next Thought]] - **Livestream:** [[livestreams/The Power of One Positive Thought to Rewire Your Attention - Livestream|The Power of One Positive Thought to Rewire Your Attention - Livestream]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/Resilience|Resilience]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “The real test of positivity comes when something devastating happens. Grieving fully is natural, and gently guiding oneself back toward a positive focus afterward is a skill. Resilient people move through problems and return to the path quickly.” — Bryant McGill, The Power of One Positive Thought to Rewire Your Attention - Livestream (Mar 2016) https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-bryant-mcgill-return-path-after-devastation ```