Running past the problems of life

to cope with the day to day challenges, sometimes, the only thing you have with you is your attitude and how you make the best of what happens to you.

“Race day is always a special and exciting day for us all. My emotions are high as I wait impatiently at the finish line. I watch first for Alex, and then Jamie. And as they each approach the finish line, my heart pounding rapidly; I tearfully cheer, and think of how inspiring they are to so many, and how proud I am of their accomplishments. After the race, as we celebrate among the crowd of runners, many will approach them and offer congratulations and high fives. How grateful we are that we have discovered how much they love running,!” says Robyn.

Apart from taking care of her twins, running and advocating on behalf of those with autism, Robyn Schneider has written a memoir, Silent Running: Our Family’s Journey to the Finish Line with Autism.

Stephen Hawkins could hardly move his own eyes. Yet he made sense of Dark Matter and the invisible forces that shape our universe. Everyone is unique in their own way. Some people take their uniqueness or even disabilities, to stand out as different. Celebrate these people when you meet them because they are an immeasurable gift in someone's life. Sometimes, the part of life that is difficult brings other benefits, such as a sense of perspective or true value that people who lead easier lives can miss out on.

It’s time to re-think thinking. The writer can be reached at gs.sudhakarrao@gmail.com