The Journey
Within the last two weeks, I've been blessed to have two individuals share their story and journey with me.
On the sad note, one of my professors informed our class that she has Stage I breast cancer and will begin chemo and radiation for the next few months until she has surgery in July. She's been incredibly open and honest about the experience and her feelings. At age 34, no one wants to have to deal with breast cancer, or any cancer for that matter. I admire her resiliency and also her willingness to share her story with her students.
On the happy note, a colleague opened up to me about his journey to discover who he really is, his road to accept his gay identity, his coming out experiences with his friends and family, and his first relationship. He's a few years older than I am and when I think about how difficult that experience can be, I'm honored that he chose to share his journey with me and see me as someone important enough to fully open up to.
We don't often have time to sit and listen to someone's story and the journey they're on. Life doesn't always afford us the opportunity to do so. That's sad. Because I think if we really took the time to put life on pause, turn off our cell phones, close our laptops and really be present with someone else, we'd find life can be a whole lot more fulfilling and the journey we're on becomes a bit more enjoyable when we have people to share it with.
On the sad note, one of my professors informed our class that she has Stage I breast cancer and will begin chemo and radiation for the next few months until she has surgery in July. She's been incredibly open and honest about the experience and her feelings. At age 34, no one wants to have to deal with breast cancer, or any cancer for that matter. I admire her resiliency and also her willingness to share her story with her students.
On the happy note, a colleague opened up to me about his journey to discover who he really is, his road to accept his gay identity, his coming out experiences with his friends and family, and his first relationship. He's a few years older than I am and when I think about how difficult that experience can be, I'm honored that he chose to share his journey with me and see me as someone important enough to fully open up to.
We don't often have time to sit and listen to someone's story and the journey they're on. Life doesn't always afford us the opportunity to do so. That's sad. Because I think if we really took the time to put life on pause, turn off our cell phones, close our laptops and really be present with someone else, we'd find life can be a whole lot more fulfilling and the journey we're on becomes a bit more enjoyable when we have people to share it with.
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