Introduction

"It's in us all"

I feel that the human being is a remarkable biological combination of cells, resulting in a masterpiece of development, you and me! I am sure the greatest thinkers of our rich past contemplated, on a regular basis the remarkable abilities they found in themselves as well as those around them. The things we take for granted each day which come to us so easily, just cannot be accomplished by all the inhabitants of our beautiful planet individually.

We have in us the ability to adapt to any situation or specific goal when given the time and opportunity to study our new circumstances of life, should they suddenly change. We then can slowly adjust if we choose to.

All of us can adapt to climate change relating to intense physical exertion to our bodies. Artistic control of our wrists, hands and fingers for musical instruments and paintbrushes can also be accomplished over time. Coordination of all our limbs for managing machinery of all types and even great sporting activities can also be accomplished with repetitive effort and determination.

Achieving the goal can be done if we choose to adapt and then follow through by maintaining this determination which is so necessary for success, and in some cases downright survival. It can be done!

I felt compelled to share my story because I firmly believe in the human race as a race of very strong beings, both physically as well as mentally. The fact that we still exist is to me alone a testament to that belief! As humans we are unfortunately subjected to all forms of potential damage to our health during our lives. Physical and mental problems can occur through disease or traumatic accidents as well as social events and aging. It's just our basic human frailties and imperfections reacting to the challenges of life, and the risks we all take every day, that allow us to get hurt or to possibly become permanently disabled.

If we become disabled, we must embrace our disability with this fantastic unique inner strength that we all possess within us. Using the genuine acceptance of our fate, we can then begin to truly live out our days to the fullest, as we all deserve.

Enjoy your gift of life to the fullest!