Five years ago, at the age of 19 I was diagnosed with leukemia and it was completely devastating. I was one of the kids who did everything by the books [extremely respectful, got good grades in school, went off to college, etc.]. I was the ideal kid a parent could ask for. When I was diagnosed with cancer on spring break from college I felt like I was being punished for something and I simply didn’t understand why this was happening to me. What did I possibly do to be diagnosed with cancer….
When I calmly meditated on what I was up against there was something that played in my head over and over again–”why not you?” The best advice I can give you when things aren’t working in what you would consider your favor, “everything you go through is not about you or meant to punish you”. When I got that through my head it became easier to go through the battle.
Sometimes obstacles can lead you to what your purpose is in life. This also means that without the obstacle you wouldn’t have discovered your purpose. Sometimes we have to trust the process and find motivation in the “tragedy”. I no longer look at obstacles as something “bad” happening. The main reason is because throughout my journey I have been able to help others and I’m certain there will be others along the way.
Obstacles also help shift your mindset and perspective on life. So sometimes we have to go through things in order to get us to a certain place in life. AS ALWAYS, I AM STILL ROOTING FOR YOU! NO MATTER WHAT YOU’RE UP AGAINST YOU CAN MAKE IT THROUGH! Until next time!
