There are days when I truly am thankful for being affected by Cystic Fibrosis.
Case in point:
School has been rather hectic as of late. As April approaches, students throughout the GTA are shinning their shoes, editing the resumes and carefully crafting their portfolios in an effort to secure the ever elusive “internship.” Those of you who have experienced this sacred ritual at one point or another know all too well the stress and anxiety associated with the process.
To add to the distress, we – the students of the world – are presently applying for work in a recession. The current economic downturn has taken a severe toll on many business sectors. The reality is that most companies can’t afford to keep the employees they have, yet alone hire new ones.
So, as the rest of the aspiring work force grumbles and gripes, I take a quick moment to reflect. Sure, work is hard to come by these days; but people, you need to relax!
Tomorrow, the sun will rise, your alarm clock will sound, and life will go on.
It’s days like these when I truly am thankful for being affected by CF. Not only does the disease give me a unique perspective on the world; but it forces me to constantly analyze and re-analyze my position within it. The end result of this forced reflection is most often positive. Sure, things may be a tad bit frustrating at the moment. That’s life.
As far as I am concerned, if I am breathing and smiling – things are good. I feel privileged to be able to see the world in this light. So many people live life aimlessly; their minds immediately drawn to the ostensible negatives that surround them.
So the next time life gives you lemons:
1) make lemonade
2) add vodka
3) have a drink and chill out!
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