Today I was asked how I handled the Set Backs of the injury to my knee from the Motorcycle Accident on February 16, 2018 by a friend who is also dealing with physical limitations. Naturally this gets me to thinking and actually analyzing how I get this thing done. The answer I gave used the stages of life I have experienced already to shape it; childhood, teen, and adult.
As a child we are accustomed to having all of our needs provided for us. Children are also natural sponges for information and typically pick up more than some realize. The child also likes to play. These three qualities can be very useful when having to adapt to a new physical state. The child like quality of being an information sponge can allow you to pick up information from your body and other sources that will allow you to better adapt to your new physical abilities. While learning to adapt your thinking to your new physical abilities you will need that child like acceptance of help and sometimes this means always accepting help to achieve some items. A child's like of play can be used to make the whole process a "game" where the goal is to find out what you can do.
Teens. Teenagers are known for their rebellion. In this rebellion teens are working out what limits are actually beneficial for them and defining who they are separate from their parents. A teen's rebellious nature can be used to challenge what you think are your new limits and used to find new ways to achieve the same results. However, because we are talking about a change in physical ability this rebellion must be tempered by the Adult.
Just as teens are great at breaking rules; Adults are great at making rules. The rules imposed by adults are typically from either outside sources such as respected leaders/organizations or from life experience. Adult rules are there to limit behavior to what is considered correct or acceptable. Adults also guide the younger child and teens. Both of these tenancies can be used to keep the child on topic and keep the teen from further damaging one's self.
