2007-02-20 09:38:06 · 10 answers · asked by .. 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Yes, when I was 11, I was diagnosed with Leukemia. It was a huge wake-up call for me. I just didn't appreciate life that much before that, I took it for granted. After a few years of chemo, I got better. Then the unthinkable happened: I relapsed. It was devstating, but it only made me appreciate life even more. I'm now 15, and I had a bone marrow transplant a few months ago. I'm doing great. But those events changed my life. It made me a better person.
2007-02-20 10:52:40 · answer #1 · answered by IAmtheWalrus 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
YES! My epiphany happened when I realized that I was completely on my own on this planet. No family, no love and I have survived it all and more. Adopted at the age of 1 in 1964 a very different era, when children were not as protected as they are now. Life brought me more pain than love. Yet, through it all I have persevered. An epiphany of self-survival really hit me hard.
2007-02-20 09:47:32 · answer #2 · answered by Lesha a Canadian. 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I went through a very dark period in my life. My best friend, my grandparents, and my surrogate father all died within the period of a week. I thought that I was on my own, and refused to cry. But one night, it was raining cats and dogs outside. For some reason I don't know, I decided to take a walk without an umbrella. Suddenly, lightning flashed, and for a few seconds, the night sky was as bright as day. For some reason, that triggered a lot of memories I had overlooked. Sitting on my grandfather's lap listening to his war stories, learning to crochet from my grandmother, smiling at Lilith while donating bone marrow for her, and learning to fight from Tao. All that time, I had focused on the bad of society. I only saw the selfishness, the utter greed. I was at the end of my rope and had all but given up.
But then the lightning lit up the darkness.
Yes, the world sucks. It'll never be easy.
But there are people who make it worth living. There are people who can see the good in any situation, who will never, NEVER quit. And if I strive to be one of those people, then my life will be a success, even if in the end I fail.
2007-02-20 12:20:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
(sigh) That's what I'm striving for. That epiphany that changes everything. That moment when I can find peace. Hopefully before the end of this year, I will be able to answer this question with a "Yes."
2007-02-20 10:37:45 · answer #4 · answered by Sugarbaby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-16 03:07:37 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have. It was the most wonderful experience for me. I was in an abusive relationship. I was the one who ended up in jail for defending myself. That changed my world. Not only did it help me see what I want out of this life, It helped me see who I am and what I have to offer this world and how to love myself. It was the devasting moment in my life, but had the best outcome for me and I am thankful for it.
2007-02-20 09:47:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I HAD BEEN MEDITATING FOR ABOUT 28 YEARS AND JUST DOING WHAT MY TEACHER TOLD ME THEN, ONE DAY I HAD A VERY PRESSING DESIRE TO BE ENLIGHTENED.
JUST THEN, I KNEW OF PEOPLE WHO TAUGHT ME STUFF THAT CONTRIBUTED TO REACHING MY GOAL, THEN ONE DAY I WAS MEDITATING AND SUDDENLY THE SOUND I WAS MEDITATING BECAME THE ONE SOUND IN THE WHOLE UNIVERSE, THE RUSTLING OF THE WIND, THE FLOW OF WATER, THE SOUND OF THE BIRDS...AND FROM WITHIN MY BODY CAME THE SOUND!!! I FELT THE ENERGY CREATING THE UNIVERSAL SOUND FROM WITHIN ME PRESENT IN EVERYTHING, MY THOUGHTS, MY ACTIONS ...THEN I KNEW WHAT AND WHY EVERYTHING IS.
CONTENTMENT AND BLISS FILLED MY SENSES AND FROM THEN ON, NOTHING WAS THE SAME...
JANAKI
2007-02-20 10:33:43 · answer #7 · answered by enlightenment2121 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A few now and then, at various major moments in my life.
2007-02-20 09:48:07 · answer #8 · answered by Laura S 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, 2-3 seconds ago. It said: I should stop at once with Yahoo Answers, or else.... (then it went a little blurry)
2007-02-20 09:48:46 · answer #9 · answered by jlb 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no....................wait..........wait................maybe........yes........oh wait........no
2007-02-20 09:47:07 · answer #10 · answered by bobinstien420 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋