Rising from the Ashes...

                                               

                                             

                                         Ring a ring of roses

                                         A pocket full of posies 

                                        Ashes, ashes

                                       We all fall down!

Many are familiar with this nursery rhyme....but take a look at the last two lines...we turn to ashes and fall to the ground.

Many times in life,we have faced near death situations literally and symbolically. It is learning to 'rise' from this 'fall' that alone determines our road and our life ahead.

Recently we have seen The Man of the Tournament from last year's World Cup, Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh , who had to go to the United States for treatment of  a rare germ cell cancer between his lungs in January.
Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh who bravely fought cancer and successfully returned back to bat on the field. In the process, his near death experience has made him look at life very differently and value it even more.

Nick Vujicic - The astonishing story of the man born without arms or legs... who plays golf, surfs, and swims .was born with no arms or legs - but he doesn't let the details stop him.

The brave 29 year old whose disability came without any medical explanation - a rare occurrence called Phocomelia admits that he and his parents spent many years asking why this cruel trick would happen to them. But with the help of his faith, family and friends, Nick managed to pull through to become an international symbol of triumph over adversity.

Having lived in Montreal, Canada for 5 years on the street named after Terry fox, it is important and sentimental for me to mention here about this great humanitarian.

Terrance Stanley "Terry" Fox was a Canadian athlete, and cancer research activist. In 1980 with one leg having been amputated, he embarked on a cross-Canada run to raise money and awareness for cancer research. Although the spread of his cancer eventually forced him to end his quest after 143 days and 5,373 kilometres (3,339 mi), and ultimately cost him his life, his efforts resulted in a lasting, worldwide legacy. The annual Terry Fox Run, first held in 1981, has grown to involve millions of participants in over 60 countries and is now the world's largest one-day fundraiser for cancer research; over C$500 million has been raised in his name.

So no matter what experience you might face professionally or personally, you know the heroes that you can look to look up to. They will inspire you and give you immense strength to face your obstacles or difficult circumstances. Remember that your strength and will to rise from the apparent fall is in itself a winning response!