Just like most of us, I am learning about myself. I hope to discover the person I am deep inside. It's not as complicated a task, as I once thought it to be. At the end of the day, I hope I have been able to touch someone else with either my actions or my words.
Of course, sometimes my hearing impairment will strain on my ego causing moments I wish I could have controlled better. The emotions which fill my being seem to overcome any self-restaint I have. During the course of any typical day, I will forget about the others who are climbing their own mountains.
To be fair, I should view life in a different light, more through the eyes of others. My battle need not be all self consuming. Just last week, I was immersed in what I felt was a dilemma. A celebration, which due to circumstances beyond anyone's control, had to be postponed for another time. Which turned out to be a blessing in disguise.
My friend, Lauree's mom, Linda, was taken to the hospital. I felt distressed at the news, but my roommate, Peggy and I were able to see Lauree through her situation by helping cheer her up a little bit. We went on Monday, with Lauree to see her mom at the Hospital.
I know, dealing with a hearing loss often makes me even more exasperated on top of the stresses, I'm already dealing with. I have to calm myself down or my anxieties begin to rule my life. Why add more stress just because my hearing isn't perfect?
I saw an episode on "Oprah" where Marsha Mason, a well-known actress now in her fifties says she has made friends with her fears. At first, I thought that was a strange concept, how and why would you make friends with your fears? After giving it some thought, the idea began to make complete sense! Fear can be a positive factor, when you don't run from it, but rather turn and face it head on.
In our existance, in our daily lives, running away from our problems and fears, won't help us grow. Fear blocks any chance to move on with our lives. We need to put the past behind us and look forward to a great future.
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