The Truest of the Life Philosophies
Every once in a while, I found myself feeling pity for someone with traumatic brain injury. But, last week’s video showed me the other side of the coin: “Suffering becomes beautiful when anyone bears great calamities with cheerfulness, not through insensibility but through greatness of mind” (Aristotle).
In the video, a man named Brian, who suffers from brain injury, talked about his philosophy on life. His words really blew me away. He said: “I might look different, sound different, but I still matter.” He taught me that being happy does not imply having a perfect life; instead, being happy means seeing beyond life’s obstacles. I deeply admire Brian for that; he even has a son.
In addition, last week’s video briefly explained the three types of brain injuries: the contusion, the axonal injury, and bleeding inside the brain. According to the video, the contusion is a bruise; the axonal injury is neuron damage; and the bleeding (hematoma) accumulates pressure inside the brain.
It is unbelievable how a brain injury can completely change your life style. Everything changes; the way people look at you, the way your family treats you, and the way you feel about yourself. Essentially, the brain is YOU; the brain is WHO YOU ARE. Suffering from a brain injury is like losing a part of you. But, at the end of the day, accepting yourself is the best that you can do to live your life to the fullest.
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http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/a/aristotle148497.html
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