Life can be changed in the blink of an eye by unexpected events, never to be the same again. No one knows when a car is suddenly going to run a red light and hit them or if they are going to be mugged at gun point while shopping at their local convenience store. One thing that is certain events such as these can have a lasting impact on the lives of individuals.
Superman - Christopher Reeves
Superman has the power to leap tall buildings with a single bound and was faster than a speeding bullet, but Christopher Reeves, who was the actor who played Superman, did not have these super powers. However, he did posses fame and fortune, but these were still not enough to stop the unexpected event that changed his life forever.
Above all, Christopher loved spending his spare time enjoying the sport he adored the most, equestrian. Suddenly, one of life's unexpected events occurred and in the blink of an eye Christopher's life was changed forever. What seemed like a simple fall from his horse changed Christopher from Superman into a quadriplegic due to the spinal cord injury he suffered from the fall.
Robbed Of Mobility
Your own dreams can be squashed within seconds. A man just out of college gets a promising job with an industrial company. He has his entire future ahead of him and is planning his wedding. One week later, there is a huge industrial accident at his plant, which leaves the young man physically disabled. How does one deal with unexpected events as this?
Oftentimes, those individuals suffering from a severe stroke will also be left with some type of physical disability. Due to these unexpected events these individuals are robbed innocently of their mobility as well as their own independence. They have to endure life relying on the aid of others to assist them in their daily lives. As a result, their whole life has been changed.
Effects Of Mother Nature
Mother Nature can strike without warning at any time. There are times when her power is amazing, but at the same time horrifying. Victims caught in tsunamis, tornadoes, wild fires, earthquakes, or even hurricanes such as Katrina know the power Mother Nature possesses. After a natural disaster, the victims are left having to rebuild what they once had, which is oftentimes their entire lives. However, their lives will never be the same.
Look On The Bright Side
Unexpected Events do not have to always have negative side effect though. There are times when the sun shines through and out of nowhere you pick the winning numbers on the lottery or after years of trying to conceive your spouse tells you she is pregnant.
The saying, "every cloud has a silver lining" has proven to be true so many times. How we deal with the unexpected events in our lives will affect the outcome of such events. Many are able to find strength in adversity. Along with that comes a new source of courage that allows them to live life to the fullest, maybe in a different way, but certainly with a different attitude.
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