Being born and raised here in the United States us Americans take SO many things for granted. In a way I feel it makes us weaker than people from other parts of the world that have had to deal with the atrocities and horrors like you have. The fact that you are here sharing this story with us shows how resilient you are. Peace.
I think it has helped me appreciate life including its misfortunes more. Have you ever heard about the Taoist story of the farmer and the horse? That's how I have started to perceive life. :) In case you are interested, this is the story:
"This farmer had only one horse, and one day the horse ran away. The neighbors came to condole over his terrible loss. The farmer said, 'What makes you think it is so terrible?'
A month later, the horse came home--this time bringing with her two beautiful wild horses. The neighbors became excited at the farmer's good fortune. Such lovely strong horses! The farmer said, 'What makes you think this is good fortune?'
The farmer's son was thrown from one of the wild horses and broke his leg. All the neighbors were very distressed. Such bad luck! The farmer said, 'What makes you think it is bad?'
A war came, and every able-bodied man was conscripted and sent into battle. Only the farmer's son, because he had a broken leg, remained. The neighbors congratulated the farmer. 'What makes you think this is good?' said the farmer."
Thank you, @chriscrypto
Being born and raised here in the United States us Americans take SO many things for granted. In a way I feel it makes us weaker than people from other parts of the world that have had to deal with the atrocities and horrors like you have. The fact that you are here sharing this story with us shows how resilient you are. Peace.
I think it has helped me appreciate life including its misfortunes more. Have you ever heard about the Taoist story of the farmer and the horse? That's how I have started to perceive life. :) In case you are interested, this is the story:
haha, great story! never read that one before, thank you