Take It as It Comes
They felt the sensation creep up their body, a signal they came to understand as the signal of an upcoming failure. Ugh! Why now? I've worked so hard to get this project underway! So many people are depending on me. I'll do my best and work with what happens. As soon as they set their mind to work with what came, they briefly felt the rug being pulled out from under them and blacked out.
When they came to, they instinctively checked their head and looked around to be mindful of any damage that needed corrections. They turned to their partner and asked, “Were you able to handle it? Did my seizure ruin anything?"
“No worries. It was quiet and you were well prepared." Their partner replied.
They sighed in relief. They quietly admitted that not every episode resulted in disaster, but it was useful for them to be ready for the worst-case scenarios. Their epilepsy taught them that people couldn't have full control in life and that it was okay to surrender to work with what happens.
In my life, when I'm reminded that I am only a human with circumstances I can't control, I remember my days with epilepsy and review the life lessons I've gathered. It helps me to not get cross with the situation and surrender to find out what is meant to happen and what I can learn.
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