One paragraph that explains how to enjoy life! Arthur Ashe, the legendary Wimbledon player, was dying of AIDS which he got due to infected blood he received during a heart surgery in 1983. From all over the world, he received letters from his fans, one of which conveyed: "Why does God have to select you for such a bad disease?" To this, Arthur Ashe replied: The world over—5 Crore children start playing tennis, 50 Lakh learn to play tennis, 5 Lakh learn professional tennis, 50,000 come to the circuit, 5000 reach the grand slam, 50 reach Wimbledon, 4 to the semifinal, 2 to the finals. When I was holding a cup, I never asked God "Why me?" And today in pain, I should not be asking God "Why me?" Happiness keeps you sweet, trials keep you strong, sorrow keeps you human, failure keeps you humble, success keeps you glowing, but only God keeps you "going."
From India, Coimbatore
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Hi peer,
What a lesson for a good human being to learn - to not be disheartened by pain and sorrow but to stay calm and quiet for the right share of sorrow, for which we have our rightful share of joy and happiness. Do keep such.
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Tarun
From India, Lucknow
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What a lesson for a good human being to learn - to not be disheartened by pain and sorrow but to stay calm and quiet for the right share of sorrow, for which we have our rightful share of joy and happiness. Do keep such.
Thanks,
Tarun
From India, Lucknow
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Rather touching.
If only we could be a spark of the legends that are the likes of Arthur Ashe!
Any time we are distressed, should we have the compassion and ability to perceive the pains and travails of others less fortunate, we shall be ever grateful to the Almighty Lord.
Thanks, Mr. Peer. Keep at it.
Regards,
Pradeep Bajaj
From India, Delhi
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If only we could be a spark of the legends that are the likes of Arthur Ashe!
Any time we are distressed, should we have the compassion and ability to perceive the pains and travails of others less fortunate, we shall be ever grateful to the Almighty Lord.
Thanks, Mr. Peer. Keep at it.
Regards,
Pradeep Bajaj
From India, Delhi
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Hi,
In times of adversity, we do ask God the same thing - not to realize when we are happy. We never ask, "Why me only?" That's life after all. I heard this story many years ago. This story has a very special meaning to my life. Thanks for reminding me again.
From India, Bangalore
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In times of adversity, we do ask God the same thing - not to realize when we are happy. We never ask, "Why me only?" That's life after all. I heard this story many years ago. This story has a very special meaning to my life. Thanks for reminding me again.
From India, Bangalore
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