The connection that the author draws between resiliency and struggle is that people who are resilient are able to power through the struggles they face. The right option is D.
Explanation:
Resilience is all about approaching the reality with bravery along with a sense of possibility. It is about looking for meaning in the challenges a person faces. The author says that a person prepares himself/herself to take action in ways which allow him/her to hold on and survive hardships of various levels. This person is thus, able to power through his/her struggles. The author also mentions that not everyone is able to do the same that is, be resilient in times of struggles.
