> But a lot of the times, (mental) images like of these guys 
> who happily ride along in their wheelchairs (here sometimes 
> improvised wheelchairs of the kind that is a plywood piece on 
> four skimpy furniture wheels) help a lot.

I look at pictures of Disabled American Veterans. The people with one leg
blown off or a face burned beyond recognition but still smiling (as best
they can) and raising a family. There, but for the grace of... Something...
Go I. Although I doubt I could pull off the smile.

The problem is that I forget to look at those pictures when I'm in the
middle of my own angst. Developing the habit of reminding myself to be happy
and grateful when I am totally rapped up in what is wrong with me has proven
elusive.

Another one is trying not to hear my father telling me (in his best
engineering voice) how he would improve the project I just proudly presented
to him. What I HAVE been able to change is when my kids show me something, I
just tell them what I like about it. I never point out improvements or
flaws. Only if they ask, will I offer advice.

Anyway...

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James.
 

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