A smile is a show of strength

A boy smiling as he rode a toddler's bicycle across debris-strewn streets. (Photo: David Guttenfelder)

David Guttenfelder flew from his assignment in North Korea to capture the devastation brought by Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda in the Philippines.

When he got here, he was able to capture the strength and resiliency that Filipinos exhibited despite the overwhelming destruction.

Some of his photos can be found in his Instagram page.

Undampened spirit despite "Yolanda" aftermath

Tacloban resident Locela showing a Christmas tree she managed to pick up amidst rubble caused by super typhoon #Yolanda. (Photo: Jeff  Canoy)

In less than a month, Christmas will be upon the world. However, that doesn't dampen the spirit of all Filipinos. Despite the destruction and havoc caused by tropical super typhoon Yolanda, Filipinos refuse to give up and still find ways to uplift spirits and showing to the world that strength is not only physical. Strength is within.