health
The kindness of strangers: I was taken aback by a rude remark. Then it hit me
I vividly remember thinking how out of line she was. But as I thought more about what she said, I realised she’d done me a favour
TL;DR
- The author was building a house and dealing with a demanding career, travel, parenting, and marriage challenges.
- A lighting shop owner made a blunt comment about others having it worse, which initially offended the author.
- The author realized the comment was right and that perspective is crucial.
- This perspective shift helped him cope with severe health issues, including cancer.
- He maintains a positive outlook by remembering that many people have greater struggles.