Aa
What We Can Learn From David Blaine Part I
Most of the headlines this morning read something like "David Blaine Fails To Set World Record" or "Blaine's Buildup Fizzled" or David Blaine's Bubble Burst." But isn't this simply a case of catergorizing the glass (or let's say the bubble)as half empty when it really was half full?
To me, what Blaine accomplished was amazing and inspiring, raising the bar for what is possible with the human mind, body and spirit.
There was one part that struck home during his Navy Seal training sessions when Blaine was doing pushups in the hot sand. The Seal instructor said something like "block out the pain, it doesn't exist", just connect with who you are and it the pain will disappear.
But more telling was another part, where Blaine was meeting his long-timer hero for the first time -- motorcycle stunt legend, Evil Kneivel. Kneivel was contending that you had to be "born" to do the truly amazing in life, to push yourself beyond normal boundaries.
It was obvious at least to me that Blaine had a different take, but ended up deferring to the aging and very ill legend. What Blaine seemed to want to say is that we're all potentially David Blaine's and Evil Kneivels -- given the right circumstances, courgage, motivation and willpower.
To me, what Blaine accomplished was amazing and inspiring, raising the bar for what is possible with the human mind, body and spirit.
There was one part that struck home during his Navy Seal training sessions when Blaine was doing pushups in the hot sand. The Seal instructor said something like "block out the pain, it doesn't exist", just connect with who you are and it the pain will disappear.
But more telling was another part, where Blaine was meeting his long-timer hero for the first time -- motorcycle stunt legend, Evil Kneivel. Kneivel was contending that you had to be "born" to do the truly amazing in life, to push yourself beyond normal boundaries.
It was obvious at least to me that Blaine had a different take, but ended up deferring to the aging and very ill legend. What Blaine seemed to want to say is that we're all potentially David Blaine's and Evil Kneivels -- given the right circumstances, courgage, motivation and willpower.
You really keep me going with your optimism AND your realistic approach (seems like it should be one or the another but you do a great job of combining them both!). You and others have done so much to reduce my worries and concerns about tx. I feel empowered with the info but will also keep an open mind about the unexpected and deal with sides as they occur. I really hope the rest of your tx goes smoothly and with any events.
NY Girl, Thanks for your words of wisdom. You are right. If I hadn't of gotten I physical or if I had gotten it one week later, I would know nothing about it since I don't have symptoms and feel great. As I've said before, since my diagnosis, I am more thankful for all the blessings that I have. Alot of them I took for granted before. I believe you too when you say in a couple of months "it will be the last thing on my mind because you were right about my daughter. She is fine and you told me so.
OhGreat, I'm sorry about saying it could be muscle. I didn't realize other people have been saying that. Please let us know what you find out at the doctor tomorrow. It very well could be scar tissue. My friend's brother had spots on his lung...they thought it could be cancer...turned out to be scar tissue.
OhGreat, I'm sorry about saying it could be muscle. I didn't realize other people have been saying that. Please let us know what you find out at the doctor tomorrow. It very well could be scar tissue. My friend's brother had spots on his lung...they thought it could be cancer...turned out to be scar tissue.
RoGirl,
NYGirl keeps me going to with her positive attitude. I appreciate all the people in here.
NYGirl keeps me going to with her positive attitude. I appreciate all the people in here.
I'm so glad I could help you guys to feel better - that is what the other oldertimers did for me when I came in here and what you will do for people who come after.
You will be laughing inside going oh boy I remember worrying a biopsy was going to hurt (when in fact NOPE not at all and everyone will tell you but you won't believe them for REAL until you go through it) and things like that.
We ALL melted down when this first all went on. My first few months I was devastated by the anemia and thought I would die...(I dropped extremely, extremely bad) but I listened to the people in here like Jim who told me get on the Procrit RIGHT NOW and HANG IN THERE YOU CAN DO IT...and I didn't quit and you know what...He was RIGHT :)
It's human nature for us to worry - but what you will go through we've BEEN THERE and most likely have SOMETHING that might make it easier for you to deal with.
That is the GREAT thing about this forum - the understanding of it all. The caring and concern and the fact that so many people WANT to help you. IN all of my life I can't remember such a big group of people WANTING TO HELP MAKE MY LIFE EASIER!
That almost makes it worth having this disease (hahaha almost...if I could have most of my hair back and get some weight and stuff back too) then I wouldn't mind it at all!
Cause the way I look at it heck I've already BEATEN this thing AND I gainned some great friends!
Too all of us hearing that fantastic beautiful expression...TO SVR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
(I can't wait to hear it someday woo hoo!)
PS Doglover - told ya so! ;) Told ya so nananana! :)
You will be laughing inside going oh boy I remember worrying a biopsy was going to hurt (when in fact NOPE not at all and everyone will tell you but you won't believe them for REAL until you go through it) and things like that.
We ALL melted down when this first all went on. My first few months I was devastated by the anemia and thought I would die...(I dropped extremely, extremely bad) but I listened to the people in here like Jim who told me get on the Procrit RIGHT NOW and HANG IN THERE YOU CAN DO IT...and I didn't quit and you know what...He was RIGHT :)
It's human nature for us to worry - but what you will go through we've BEEN THERE and most likely have SOMETHING that might make it easier for you to deal with.
That is the GREAT thing about this forum - the understanding of it all. The caring and concern and the fact that so many people WANT to help you. IN all of my life I can't remember such a big group of people WANTING TO HELP MAKE MY LIFE EASIER!
That almost makes it worth having this disease (hahaha almost...if I could have most of my hair back and get some weight and stuff back too) then I wouldn't mind it at all!
Cause the way I look at it heck I've already BEATEN this thing AND I gainned some great friends!
Too all of us hearing that fantastic beautiful expression...TO SVR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
(I can't wait to hear it someday woo hoo!)
PS Doglover - told ya so! ;) Told ya so nananana! :)
To Rogirl too - I didn't mean to leave you off and just realize I did I am at work trying to type 200 words per minute and it just doesn't work with the brain fog to the fingers (but then it really never did that much before anyway...all the peroxide making my hair blonde I think caused the damage in there not the Interferon!) :)
I mean to write the thank you to you and didn't mean to so I figured I'd write again. People know I am pretty stupid 'round here and often have to write PS in the To line.
I mean to write the thank you to you and didn't mean to so I figured I'd write again. People know I am pretty stupid 'round here and often have to write PS in the To line.
with your great attitude, you will hear SVR. I am looking forward to hearing you tell me, too.
I feel all better now. Thanks everyone! I'm going to take my daughter shopping, and then hit the moutain bike trails.
Talk to you all later.
I feel all better now. Thanks everyone! I'm going to take my daughter shopping, and then hit the moutain bike trails.
Talk to you all later.
Have an Answer?
You are reading content posted in the Hepatitis C Community
Learn about this treatable virus.
Getting tested for this viral infection.
3 key steps to getting on treatment.
4 steps to getting on therapy.
What you need to know about Hep C drugs.
How the drugs might affect you.
These tips may up your chances of a cure.
A list of national and international resources and hotlines to help connect you to needed health and medical services.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Condoms are the most effective way to prevent HIV and STDs.
PrEP is used by people with high risk to prevent HIV infection.
