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It has always amazed me as to how some people respond to adversity, whatever be the nature or severity. Seems like as civilisation progresses there is more innovation in this area too.

We make plans, we all do, like A,B and a C too. If only we were that resourceful!. The next logical thing would be to make efforts in those directions(A, B and C). You could have it your way in all the three or you could lose your way totally and end up with nothing at all but these are just extremes. They have happened believe me, even to people you would least expect.

We would all be riding such a high horse if everything went our way. The moment there is a little bit of rough weather, the seeds of doubts are sown. They grow into fears and before we know we are in this huge thorny entangled mass of weeds. Life does get very tricky and unpleasant then. Faith and hope are very big words when each step causes wounds. If you are lucky good advice does come by (and if you are super lucky the well meaning words dont land on deaf ears). But most of the time you are on your own.

In such times, one would rather dig a hole and want to stay there forever. And miss out on all the sunshine, rain, sunflowers, squirrels, rainbows and dew drops and what not. We shut the world out. Now all we have before us is darkness staring right into our faces. A friend once said "Its this kind of angst that builds character. That makes life worthwhile." Character maybe. But worthwhile ?? I am not so sure. If we were to have it our way, we would be better off with out it. Its so easy to lose ones way if we are stuck in this hole. And at times, we lose more than just our way.

I have seen a few, who have been there! And done more than that. Life hands them a lemon and they have a bunch of flowers to offer who ever comes their way. Their very presence reaffirms our faith in all the good things in life. The certainly bring a lot of cheer to all those who are tired of fighting their own battles. Where do they find strength of spirit? How come they are so much at peace with themselves? And they are able to lend that to people around them as well?? I wondered if it was only a facade that would fall apart with time ... was proven wrong many a time.

My granma's wisdom certainly rings true:  the trees that are laden with fruit have more sticks and stones hurled at them. And still they dont stop offering the fruit.

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