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“From Hinduism to the monotheisms through to Socrates, Plato and Aristotle, the common message is that we are all, naturally and potentially, inclined to reject the other, and to be intolerant and racist. Left to our own devices and our own emotions, we can be deaf, blind, dogmatic, closed and xenophobic: we are not born open-minded, respectful and pluralist. We become so through personal effort, education, self-mastery and knowledge.” 
― Tariq Ramadan
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3 Questions

When I meet a new person, I am interested in learning about their struggles. I believe these 3 questions reveal a lot about a person, their struggles, their resilience, their attitude towards life, their strength to carry on and move mountains. If they are willing to share their struggles with me I know they are proud of something. Whether it's their ability to identify, acknowledge or overcome, there is something they are proud of. When someone's eyes light up I know I have a story that will teach me something extremely remarkable and valuable and that means a world to me.

I am a marine, I will keep moving forward

5/29/2016

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Gabriel, Santa Rosa, CA

What was your most challenging struggle?

I am 48 years old. I am an ex Marine. I was recently working as a manager at local Costco. A few months ago, I took my daughter to the local library. She asked me to look at some book. I turned around and had a stroke. I don't remember what happened afterwards. I do know I was flown into the hospital. When I woke up, my whole life had changed. I struggle with my speech now. My brain doesn't connect with my words. Sometimes I forget what I am trying to say mid-sentence. I am told, I can't cook, swim or drive unless someone is standing next to me. It's challenging. I don't know how long my recovery will take. I am hoping that the doctors will give me a work release so I can go back to work. 


How are you coping with it?

I go through it. It's frustrating. It's not easy. I am a marine, I will keep moving forward. I don't feel sorry for myself. I still do what I want to do though I am told I can't do everything I focus on the things I can do. 


Knowing what you know now, what would you tell someone who is going through a similar situation?

I will say, don't let one setback bring you down. Keep moving forward. Don't let one incident define you as a person. 
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