Affirmation for May 15, 2009: Hippocrates

A wise man should consider that health is the greatest of human blessings, and learn how by his own thought to derive benefit from his illnesses. ~Hippocrates (460 BC - 377 BC)   Happy Friday!   Doug       Remember, you can also receive DailyStrength updates by joining our Twitter and Facebook pages.

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once again so true! i can honestly say i see mine as a blessing, because there are certain things i just would not have realised with out the past 2.5 yrs
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without adversity and struggle,we never truly learn empathy and compassion..
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yet it is so sad that some of us do not wish to learn empathy or compassion
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I agree also. My illness has made me a better person in ways. It has made me see things I had always missed before and to appreciate things more. I used to condemn God for my illness, but have learned to see it as a blessing in disguise instead. It has made me stronger for sure.
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Excellent words to live by..How are you doing Doug?