One day a couple of weeks ago I was out strolling in my neighborhood. The grinding of the machines chopping down the dead branches from the trees was nerve wracking. Suddenly I heard the faint cry of pain. A bird was in flight when the winds chill factor changed. Causing the bird to strike the windshield of a car in heavy traffic.
I stood on the sidewalk and I saw the dazed look on the small animals face. I was reminded of a commercial for a window cleaner. Where a group of birds instruct one bird to do the same thing. The bird then tried to fly a few feet. Then he made another attempt and this time successfully soared over the building out of my sight. I was releaved by the fact the impact against the windsheild wasn't to serious for the creatures flying ability to make it.
As I headed towards the City Hall I begain to see a connection between my hearing impairment and the birds accident. We both had to overcome a change in our lives. I was confussed at the beginning regarding the damage to the quaility of my hearing. The little bird was a trooper and conquered his setback.
Since I'm an animal lover I was concerned by the situation at hand. In a few minutes I became inspired by the birds inner strength. I remember my mood changed for the better after seeing such a wonderful display of courage.
Confussion shouldn't make us feel any less equipped to handle our own personal traumas. Reaching out for assistance doesn't make you a loser. In any given moment, at any period of our life there will be an affliction around the corner. Who defines just how courageous we should be while we are climbing the mountains we need to climb everyday?
Hearing impairment is a constant interuption to my daily progress. I become frustrated from the demand of the energy I use in order to complete my daily task. I try not to let my feelings override the negative emotions so I can accomplish the goals I set out for myself to complete.
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