Let me start with an update. Barbara and I went to the premier of the movie Precious this past Saturday. First of all, don't miss it when it comes out. I think November 6. It was an amazing movie about a very difficult story. We went to the premier party at the Plaza Hotel and had a great time. We actually sat one table away from Robert De Niro and Lenny Kravitz. Very cool.
Okay... but Tuesday we are back to reality. Barbara will start up her chemo again. We are a bit apprehensive but no way to go but forward. Our goal... first of all no side effects, and secondly that the treatments are so successful that she does not need to go the full course that the doctor is planning on.
Now for the reason of the title for this post. This weekend I spoke to a few people and realized just how much they were all going through right now. Made me think about struggles and I came to the realization that no matter how big or small your obstacle, it is very easy to be consumed by it and kind of forget what everyone else is going through. For me, that is no way to live.
Any challenge you face will seem much smaller once you make it to the other side of the experience. It is said that a lion unleashes the same force whether he traps a tiny ant or attacks a fierce animal. There really can't be half way action when facing obstacles in life. We must say and do what is necessary at all times or we are not being fair to ourselves.
So, let's stand up and do what we have to do. Fight. This is your only shot.
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Hi dear, I think that it's very important to be alive so we can take the needed actions to change this unhappy world of wars and ignorance. I have a cold now, so it's like a little ant and I know that this little ant can bother me for many more days if I don't get my lion roar to scare it away! I love you and Barbara!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for being the force in my life to keep me going Mike. I really appreciate your comments. Here's another reason to recognize the benefits of struggle with cancer or a cold. It does not mater what it is actually because you can go places in your spirit that you did not know really existed. I am truly fortunate to have you. And we are truly fortunate to have each other.
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