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the odds... The difference between what we do, and what we are capable of doing, would solve most of the world’s problems.” -Mahatma Gandhi during a recent conversation, someone told me, “the odds are not in your favor.” i was appalled when i heard the statement, especially because the person was referring to the success of something very important to me. the individual could not understand why the remark upset me as much as it did. after the conversation, I couldn’t stop thinking about the meaning behind the statement. the other person thought it was simply a pronouncement of fact, and it may well be, but to me, it’s a declaration that lacks any kind of hope and any of the power found in perseverance. i’ve learned repeatedly from the world of cancer that the odds are often not in our favor; however, the strongest and happiest people i have mingled with and families I have known chose not to focus on those odds. they had nothing to gain by doing so. instead, they shifted their focus to what was in their favor. often, that was the beauty of the moment and the unwavering belief that one must never stop living because of a storm. life doesn’t wait for us. life is a journey that can never be defined by odds. we—not others—choose how we live our lives. if we decide to believe in ourselves, then nothing can diminish our potential. the statement the person made, while hurtful at the time, helped me appreciate yet again the fuel that drives my passion to create a completely unique life journey. the fuel: believing that anything is possible, the excitement to disprove “the odds” and do things that others say can’t be done. the strength I gain from that fuel drives me to expect the unexpected, to know the unknown, and to make possible the impossible. without this mindset, dreams remain unreachable…and a life without dreams is barren. the odds will always exist, but we won’t. so i take what is in my favor and chase those dreams. As you begin, take this fact away with you: it’s time for YOU to soar! |
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11/6/2012 5:15 pm |
Thanks so much kuya...life is so beautiful i can never give up. Not like that ....
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Barbz, never disregard the power of your mind or faith, it can move mountains. Life is not a gamble, it does not succumb to odds. Odds are based on past events, we've moved forward and we've left the past and odds has changed. Just keep the positive attitude and live the way you want to live. I'm a senior citizen . Don't expect me to remember anything 
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11/7/2012 5:44 am |
Barbz, never disregard the power of your mind or faith, it can move mountains. Life is not a gamble, it does not succumb to odds. Odds are based on past events, we've moved forward and we've left the past and odds has changed. Just keep the positive attitude and live the way you want to live.
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11/7/2012 5:53 am |
its quite normal to have a fluctuating denial and acceptance for someone who is seriously ill, but i know whats on my plate. it takes time, work, patience, spirit and heart to make a place for illness in your life. seeing with new eyes is both a tribute to courage and the ability to put illness in its place.surrender? nah, i dont get to encounter that.
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