Forged In Fire -
Steel becomes denser and more resilient after being hammered.
Sometimes, life "cools us down" abruptly, but that sudden change is often what sets our character in stone. Forged in Fire
We see the smiths fail, their blades shatter during the "Kill, Strength, and Sharpness" tests, and yet they often return with more knowledge than they started. There is an inherent respect for anyone willing to stand in the heat and try again. Living the Metaphor Steel becomes denser and more resilient after being hammered
Why has a show about blacksmithing lasted for ten seasons and counting ? It is because we love watching someone take a "raw deal" and forge something beautiful from it. life "cools us down" abruptly