All of us can shine

Sometime ago, I had the privilege of meeting someone and hearing their life story. This experience was a rare opportunity for me to peep into the life of someone else, and understand their pains and sufferings, ups and downs in their life. Through this conversation, I learnt about the impact cancer can have on someone’s life. Having a chance to talk to a cancer survivor was something remarkable in itself, and I was heartened to know that there are people out there who have been able to overcome such obstacles when the odds are not in their favour. We are lucky that in today’s day and age there are tools and methods to help those with challenges, such as cancer. Unfortunately, not many people are able to struggle out of the whirlpool when fate is pulling them down, deeper and deeper. All of us today need to understand and appreciate the situation we are in. Every second that we are alive is precious—who knows when we will meet with a fatal accident. I am fortunate that I am able to appreciate the value of life. All of us should. And no matter what happens, we should stay positive. Life will always throw obstacles our way, but we need to learn to be determined, resilient and true to ourselves to overcome these obstacles and rise above, to shine like the stars. Everyone has the potential to shine, it just needs a little effort to show it. No matter what situation you are in, no matter if you are a cancer survivor or someone with challenges in your life you feel you cannot overcome, you can shine.

Everyone has the potential to shine.