Hey everyone!
In Psychology class I had to choose a song that described me and I picked “It’s a Fight” by Three 6 Mafia. I had to write an essay about it and I thought to share it with you guys.
Music is an art that is expressed through words and it is a significant part of life. When listening to someone else’s playlist, one can recognize their personality and moods. Everyone can relate to at least one song. For me, it is “It’s a Fight” by Three 6 Mafia. In a blink of an eye, I became a paraplegic from T10/11 and my life was turned upside down. This is an injury and can be healed like a broken arm or leg. All it needs is time. Every week I do a total of 15 hours of aggressive therapy and yet I feel it is not enough. My life is a fight to walk again. No one’s life is perfect but we all strive for the best life possible. Some people do have easier than others, but one chapter in everyone’s life comes crashing down- this is my chapter now. I am determined and willing to do ANYTHING to walk again. I am not confined to my chair and NEVER will be. Every morning, I wake up knowing that this day will be another fight. After school, I go to therapy and work as much as my body will let me. Before each session, I listen to this song to motivate me and to remind me that I am not the only one that has a fight. I get pumped up and go to therapy and work hard. Sitting in a chair is not who I am. I am an active person. I need to be up and running and I will do whatever it takes to walk again.
Three 6 Mafia’s song, “It’s a Fight,” has a motivational rhythm and the words inspire me to keep going. “I'm the man, there's no defeating.” I push myself to the limit everyday and no one can tell me that I cannot do this. This song reminds me that I am not alone; everyone has to fight in their lifetime. Some days I am down and feel like I cannot do it anymore but I put this song on and it makes me want to go work even harder. Quitting is not a word in my dictionary. Every day is a fight and I do not plan to stop until I accomplish my goal.
“Life is an interesting journey and you never know where it will take you. Sometimes on your way, you may think this is the worst time of my life, but at the end of the road, through all the adversity, if you can get where you want to be, remember, whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger , and all the adversity was worth it.” Every day may be a new song to describe the day but for the past year, this song has kept me going. I will not let some doctor tell me that I am paralyzed and there is nothing I can do. I can do something. I can fight. And I am. This is my life. This is my fight. And so far, I am winning. I just need to keep going.
God bless and Love always,
Jen
