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Learnings from MS

Being afflicted with MS has taught me things which I otherwise may not have thought of. I haven't forgotten about the not-so-good things that are just too many to list. And the frustration, exasperation, despair and anger they cause are far too much. But I choose not to dwell on it. Because that will only make everything seem much worse. Let me, instead, tell you what I have imbibed for the better. First and undoubtedly the foremost, MS has taught me patience. A world of patience. When I just cannot hurry for anything , no matter how urgent or important or both, the situation I may be faced with, patience has been my saviour. For example, it could be trying to stop something from making contact with the floor because I couldn't hold it firmly enough or wanting to open the door when I'm home alone because someone has already rung the bell twice and I'm nowhere near the door yet.  So, I practise utmost patience and handle things with extra care so I don't drop anythi...