In my weekly dose of whisking through PostSecrets (the ultimate blog currently on the web) I came across the post shown above.
Perhaps it was coincidental? synchronicity? Or it is one of those ways where the universe always reveals to you the very thing that has been occupying your mind- things that were once in the shadows (in life and in your mind) but you are now forced to face again.
This whole week, actually in the last month, I have been hearing case after case of the dreaded "C" disease- some have recently discovered it, others are ailing because it and others have died fighting it.
To all those who have recently discovered it, keep strong in your faith and in your will and know when you fight this battle you will win and be someone else's Hero, and give someone else the courage to fight it too.
To all those who are ailing because of it, don't let a weak thought penetrate your mind and sap your body, fight for YOU and fight for all those who are holding your hand and know that even the silent killer can be silenced.
To all those who are resting in their death beds, I have faith that you fought hard, but God's will for you to return to His light was far greater. R.I.P
But in this post, there is something interesting to take, and that is even in our drunken state of mind, or in our moments of weakened sobriety, we still have fear of the double D's (Death and Disease) and we want to start listening to our body- because if we listen hard enough it will tell us when something is wrong.
You know your body best, so don't discard any sudden changes; start listening to your body- it could be signs that are as soft as the pitter patter of light rain, or it could be as loud as a herd of buffalos stampeding.
But also don't live in fear that something will happen to you, because The most destructive element in the human mind is fear.
2 comments:
We have an intrinsic fear of the unknown. The silent killer is a fear so long as it lurks around in hiding. Once it is given a voice, it is an enemy and an obstacle that we can deal with. Awareness is such an important first step, as people begin to learn and accept that it's OK to go searching for the answers you don't want to hear; in the long run it might be the moment that saved your life. Getting back in touch with our instincts and actually listening to what our body has to say is not only your right, but also a responsibility. After all, our bodies are only on loan, and we owe it to treat them with care and respect - something I personally always overlook.
i tend to overlook that fact as well dina. it's the normal human course: our number one objective is happiness and peace of mind, and with that often comes self-neglect. it's a terrible way to live life, ignoring things that could potentially be wrong with your body and just hoping that it all works out. i think we all need to put the effort to stop this "mashi 7alak" mentality. because it shouldn't apply to health and well-being. more and more people are dying at younger ages due to cancer and other diseases. what kind of people have we become to allow ourselves to have heart attacks in our 30's and 20's? it's sad, and scary too.
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