Life lessons...Are you up for a challenge?

"If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't Change you." -unknown 

The idea of starting this blog was easy. Writing my first entry was not so bad either. Today, however the challenge has begun. Now I have to keep this going; but how? Here is what I have decided to use for today's topic.  Since I am a living juke box, there is a song that goes with my topic, it is....

 " What doesn't kill you makes you stronger... Stand a little taller...la la la la la la." (In my Kelly Clarkson voice)

Isn't that statement true though? This life was never meant to be easy, and well, life challenges make you more resilient...at least that's what people keep telling me. 

Ok, so back to the purpose of this outlet. My goal is to educate my family, friends, colleagues....anyone really, about the process of healing emotionally and physically from the perspective of a therapist and as a regular person in this world. 

Today I met someone during my occupational therapy (OT) visit who said something key, 

"You don't realize how useful having two working hands are until you need help with showers, brushing your hair, etc."

Think about all the things you do with two hands without missing a beat. 

I'll list  a few for you:

1. Manipulating a knife to cut your own food

2. Putting on earrings 

3. Washing your hands 

4. Applying lotion to the unaffected side

5. Opening containers 

I can continue with the list but I'm sure I've made my point. Having one functioning hand instead of two has proven to be quite the challenge. Lucky for me my one functioning hand is my dominate hand. Imagine the challenge of having to do one handed tasks with a non-dominate hand. Let's just say I am grateful that I am still able to do 75% of my daily tasks independently. The other 25% are challenging but fortunately, I have the best support system to keep me sane and give me a helping hand. (no pun intended)

Take away message:

Anything in life could be easy and perfect, but would there be appreciation? Or happiness? 

When life provides you with challenges, I believe it is to set you up for something bigger than yourself; so embrace life's challenges because you never know, it just might change you to a better version of yourself. 

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