Is Life really that dramatic?
Just yesterday evening, I watched an episode from the fourth season of the medical drama, House. Dr Gregory House sought after a patient with a difficult prognosis in order to cut down one or two doctors from the list of candidates in a job candidate selection process in the hospital. The dying patient,a rock band member and drug junkie seemed like a happy man. However,Tfemale doctors however ,two doctors developed a strong inclination towards him; one was of hatred,while the other was of love. The two doctors clashed regularly on the worth or value of the patient who cared less whether he would die or live.
In addressing the issue, Dr House said '....there is no Saint without a past or a sinner without a future....' and it did struck me,that as humans,from being infants to being elderly,we will inevitably hit a bump or two on our journey to accomplishing whatever we want out of life. Whether it is being a cheerleader, an athlete, a doctor, or simply just getting out of the bed daily, you will experience failure and disappointment at some point, inspite of sacrifices and efforts made.
It is true a man with no life scars will make it to the top faster than a scarred man,but a scarred man will appreciate the top better and work harder ,because he has tasted both worlds. Will you however let teenage pregnancy, a drug addiction, an abortion, others' tease,a failed relationship or exams define who you will become for the rest of your life? You know as hard as it is to believe,people who tease others either wish they were like the 'victims' who seem comfortable in their own skin,Or they are just insecure.
It sometimes seem better to do absolutely nothing and give up when your plans or strategies do not work. No seemingly successful person you see today made it by sitting on the beach rubbing in tanning lotion or sunblock all day. They dusted themselves up and kept trying. They sacrificed resources at one point or the other.You do need to sacrifice your past to move on and try new things. When things go bad,whining and passiveness do absolutely no good.
At about the age of ten,I came across a T-Shirt that read 'Life is like a butterfly, it goes wherever it pleases and it pleases wherever it goes'. I grew up with the thought that life and people were pleasant, but i learnt you must choose to respond pleasantly and doggedly to life,and its opportunities. No drama, no audience, just a stage! Past mistakes whether self inflicted or otherwise should never deter you from your previous or new plan.
Will a single lady in her twenties get a man easier and quicker than a thirty year old single mother? Absolutely! But I bet the presence of a child brought with it happiness inspite of the tremendous obligations; it is a joy that overshadows the regrets of one night stands or failed relationships. Mistakes should not erase your dream of finding a man who loves you and adores your child. Instead of focusing on the 'nots',why not focus on the good things about you, things that make you feel good and exude confidence. Those are the things that make you attractive.
The decision to be undramatic saves lives and prevents us from hurting others.
In addressing the issue, Dr House said '....there is no Saint without a past or a sinner without a future....' and it did struck me,that as humans,from being infants to being elderly,we will inevitably hit a bump or two on our journey to accomplishing whatever we want out of life. Whether it is being a cheerleader, an athlete, a doctor, or simply just getting out of the bed daily, you will experience failure and disappointment at some point, inspite of sacrifices and efforts made.
It is true a man with no life scars will make it to the top faster than a scarred man,but a scarred man will appreciate the top better and work harder ,because he has tasted both worlds. Will you however let teenage pregnancy, a drug addiction, an abortion, others' tease,a failed relationship or exams define who you will become for the rest of your life? You know as hard as it is to believe,people who tease others either wish they were like the 'victims' who seem comfortable in their own skin,Or they are just insecure.
It sometimes seem better to do absolutely nothing and give up when your plans or strategies do not work. No seemingly successful person you see today made it by sitting on the beach rubbing in tanning lotion or sunblock all day. They dusted themselves up and kept trying. They sacrificed resources at one point or the other.You do need to sacrifice your past to move on and try new things. When things go bad,whining and passiveness do absolutely no good.
At about the age of ten,I came across a T-Shirt that read 'Life is like a butterfly, it goes wherever it pleases and it pleases wherever it goes'. I grew up with the thought that life and people were pleasant, but i learnt you must choose to respond pleasantly and doggedly to life,and its opportunities. No drama, no audience, just a stage! Past mistakes whether self inflicted or otherwise should never deter you from your previous or new plan.
Will a single lady in her twenties get a man easier and quicker than a thirty year old single mother? Absolutely! But I bet the presence of a child brought with it happiness inspite of the tremendous obligations; it is a joy that overshadows the regrets of one night stands or failed relationships. Mistakes should not erase your dream of finding a man who loves you and adores your child. Instead of focusing on the 'nots',why not focus on the good things about you, things that make you feel good and exude confidence. Those are the things that make you attractive.
The decision to be undramatic saves lives and prevents us from hurting others.
This is beautiful
ReplyDeleteAwww. Thank you.
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