Learning from Illness: I'm not always a fan of Frank Bruni's column, but this one seems to remind us that while we cannot control everything that happens to us, we can always control...

PaulPisces Loc: San Francisco

I'm not always a fan of Frank Bruni's column, but this one seems to remind us that while we cannot control everything that happens to us, we can always control our response. Wise words to remember.

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/02/opinion/sunday/what-i-learned-when-i-stabbed-myself-52-times.html?action=click&module=Opinion&pgtype=Homepage

slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

PaulPisces wrote:

I'm not always a fan of Frank Bruni's column, but this one seems to remind us that while we cannot control everything that happens to us, we can always control our response. Wise words to remember.

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/02/opinion/sunday/what-i-learned-when-i-stabbed-myself-52-times.html?action=click&module=Opinion&pgtype=Homepage

Thanks for the link, Paul.

But, with regard to ones controlling/tempering his response(s), I find you epitomize the following that speaks to one's ability to handle exchanges with those who are demeaning, critical, or just plain rude...

"A wise man is superior to any insults which can be put upon him, and the best reply to unseemly behavior is patience and moderation."---Moliere

PaulPisces Loc: San Francisco

slatten49 wrote:

Thanks for the link, Paul.

But, with regard to ones controlling/tempering his response(s), I find you epitomize the following that speaks to one's ability to handle exchanges with those who are demeaning, critical, or just plain rude...

"A wise man is superior to any insults which can be put upon him, and the best reply to unseemly behavior is patience and moderation."---Moliere

Thank you Slats!
And likewise applies to you.

I'm happy to have learned a long time ago to attack the problem, not the person.
But perhaps even more important I learned pretty early on that "Sticks and stones..."

lpnmajor Loc: Arkansas

PaulPisces wrote:

I'm not always a fan of Frank Bruni's column, but this one seems to remind us that while we cannot control everything that happens to us, we can always control our response. Wise words to remember.

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/02/opinion/sunday/what-i-learned-when-i-stabbed-myself-52-times.html?action=click&module=Opinion&pgtype=Homepage

Rose42

Some never learn the lessons he did and remain bitter all their lives. Perhaps he helped some people with his article. I hope so. I like to read these successes.

This woman has been a quadriplegic for 50 years and is truly extraordinary.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joni_Eareckson_Tada

And this man - born without arms or legs.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Vujicic

slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

Rose42 wrote:

Some never learn the lessons he did and remain bitter all their lives. Perhaps he helped some people with his article. I hope so. I like to read these successes.

This woman has been a quadriplegic for 50 years and is truly extraordinary.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joni_Eareckson_Tada

And this man - born without arms or legs.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Vujicic

More evidence as to the presence of incredible human beings in this world.

Mrs. Tada's & Mr. Vujicic's phenomenal strengths of character humble me.

Rose42

slatten49 wrote:

More evidence as to the presence of incredible human beings in this world.

Mrs. Tada's & Mr. Vujicic's phenomenal strengths of character humble me.

There are so many more we don’t hear about.

Good OP.