When we try to understand why things happen, especially when they are sad events, it is difficult. There are many people who ask; why me? There are no easy answers.
The one thing you can be sure of is that when bad things happen to good people, we usually come away from the experience much stronger. When we have to help someone who is struggling, we learn things too. We learn empathy and we see that our personal challenges may pale in comparison to what another person is dealing with.
I often tell patients and caregivers that I wish they could spend one day with me, and visit other patients and caregivers. If they did I am sure they would choose to keep their own problems. Until you have the opportunity to see the challenges that other people have, and the obstacles that they face each day, you cannot imagine how other people survive their challenges.
When you do not get out and get involved in helping others, even if you have limited spare time, you can become so consumed in your own issues, that you lose sight of what you DO have.
Be grateful each day. Smile instead of frown. Encourage others to do the same. You will have no idea what a difference you will make in the life of another. “Now, let’s get going!” xo Sally
