Most people have heard of posttraumatic stress. Yet, beyond the medical community, few are aware of the evidence of posttraumatic growth. The wisdom contained in this idea is ancient: The writings of the ancient Greeks, Hebrews, early Christians, Buddhists, Hindus, and Muslims have promised the possibility of finding blessings in bad breaks. Often they urged the necessity of overcoming hardships in order for the savior to return with the magic potion that would heal themselves and their people: Moses had to ascend the mountain, Jesus sacrificed himself, the Buddha left his palace.