Paper Cranes Yesterday I had an intimate conversation with my english teacher. We talked about how to face adversity by displaying a strong persona. I paused and think, how can you mask such strong behavior despite things was hard on you? Loads of questions raising through my mind. Then my teacher said," Is there something you like to tell me?" as she inquired. And I replied in low monotonous tone, " I'am actually thinking deeply about it". So, she presented her way of intuitive opinion on the said subject. Vulnerability in the middle of adversity was a normal responds, if you want to scream until your throat hurts, then scream as loud as you can, cry or run and remember to not hurt your self, that's a different story to tell as she indignantly pointed out her opinion. Savor the moment, because during those dark times you will be able to know who you are and whose being real to you. And then she handed me some worksheets to answer and read, then she told me that before I'am going to answer her question about adversity I should answer the worksheets first and by next meeting I will present to her my insight on the said matter. As I read my worksheets, the story about a 12 year old girl diagnosed of leukemia caught my attention. Before she had the disease she was an ordinary girl an energetic member of the track and field. And one day she had loss of consciousness while running on the school field, then the school nurse brought her to the hospital. There, it was discovered after several test that she had the disease. At first her mother were reluctant to speak out the nature of his condition. But she knew very well that she had the " atom bomb sickness" that's the layman's term they used to call it. After the atomic bomb was dropped in Nagasaki and Hiroshima most of the people suffered such condition. While she was admitted a friend introduced her to fold a paper cranes of birds, because according to the story if you will be able to fold one thousand of paper cranes your wish will be granted. And gods will make her healthy again. Every one of us has its own definition and different reaction to adversity. In the story I adored the courage of Sadako ( the name of the young girl ) to withstand in her beliefs that gods will grant her desire to live. Until her last breath she never quit. She died in dignity. Reciprocating adversity with a brave heart and hopes. Thats how Sadako to me a paper cranes of birds thats sours high. And will continue to inspire.