So how does it feel to land up in the hospital on your Birthday?
Well, it’s not the best feeling in the world. It turns a bit scary when the doctors tell you that you need surgery. And it becomes a nightmare if you are scared of needles in specific and hospitals in general.
I’ve been wanting to write this post for days, but I wasn’t in the mood. Lying helpless on the bed all day and all night can do that to your state of mind. But today I feel better, mentally at least (thank god for meditation).
In short I met with an accident, underwent a surgery a few days back. It was painful as hell and I’ve got a couple of screws and plates holding my leg together. Im looking at a recovery time of 3-4 months.
There were times after the accident when I felt like screaming, crying and shouting. I did cry a bit initially. There were times when I felt utterly helpless and I still do at times. Anybody would feel helpless if they couldn’t even go and pee by themselves! My meditations went for a toss. I was getting restless and was not my usual happy cheerful self.
Now the question is what do you do when you are in a situation that is beyond your control?
Being miserable is one option but it’s not the only option. These words of wisdom from a saint , ” Pain is inevitable but suffering is optional” made me stop and think. I realised that there is always something to learn from every situation, something to be grateful for. So why suffer 🙂
This whole bed ridden thing made me realise the value of good health. If you’ve never really been sick like this, you don’t realise what you have. If you are reading this and you are healthy and walking on your own two feet, be grateful. I appreciate good health much more now. And I’ve learned my lesson in road safety as well.
Being helpless also makes you understand that there are interdependencies in this world. You can’t function alone. I am utterly grateful for the good company I keep and for my adorable family.
Luckily the place where I work is closely knit like a family. And each one of them is wonderful and unique in their own way. The way they took care of me before I reached home for the surgery was just phenomenal. I am utterly grateful to God for blessing me with such good company. I hope everyone gets to experience this love. For all you beautiful souls, a heartfelt THANK YOU!
I feel totally blessed to have the family that I have. My brother, cousins, grandma, grandpa, aunts and uncles are taking such good care of me. If my parents were alive, I don’t think that they could have done a better job.
Lastly I am grateful that I have a guru who has given me enough intellect to be happy and see the best even in a situation like this. I am grateful that I can meditate and I am grateful that even though im stuck in bed I’m still happy (most of the time).
If you are in a difficult situation just remember that it’s for you to learn something. Pain is inevitable but suffering really is optional 🙂
Love and Blessings for all☺
P.S. : Thank you for your blessings and prayers. Keep them coming 🙂
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