Perspective

Have compassion for all beings, rich and poor alike; each has their suffering. Some suffer too much, others too little-Buddha. This quote is certainly appropriate for today. While I complain about getting up early to work, one of our clients got dragged by a bus last night. She slipped and the bus didn't see her and took off; she was dragged by the bus and had to have major surgery on her arm and her head. Already, this resident is struggling with sobriety; her son has been taken away from her; and she just can't get traction. It is pretty amazing what some people go through and they keep on going. The concept of resiliency is very interesting to me because the same negative event will affect people in completely different ways. Some people are able to keep perspective and put one foot in front of the other; some people may just fold. I hope this client is the one foot in front type...