Jun 25 2012
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| Are You Adaptable? | |
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Over the weekend I finally watched Dolphin Tale. It’s the inspiring story about Winter a dolphin who not only survives, but thrives after losing her tail. It’s about succeeding against all odds.
Winter was found on a beach where she washed up after being caught up in some crab trap line. Not long after being rescued she lost her tail as a result of her injuries. The doctors doubted she’d make it without her tail. No dolphin ever had. But, despite all odds Winter survived. Because she didn’t have a tail she was unable to swim “normally” using an up-and-down motion. She adapted by learning to swim using a side-to-side motion. When the doctors discovered that this method was hurting her spine they developed a new plan – to build a prosthetic tail. It was a long process, but eventually a workable prosthetic tail was developed. And with the help of her trainers Winter learned to swim “normally” using the new tail. Amazing. Winter’s story moved me. I cried when Winter, who plays herself in the movie, began to swim and play again. But, she started me thinking about my own life as well. She reminded me that it takes more than the desire to succeed. It’s essential to be adaptable. If Winter hadn’t learned to adapt after losing her tail she wouldn’t have survived. Most of us are not faced with life-and-death situations. But, in today’s economy where every job is temporary our lives can change in an instant. We need to be able to adjust. We need to be open to new ideas and accept help when it’s offered. And most of all, we need to be able to change direction, to reinvent ourselves from time to time. To watch Winter on a live webcam visit the Clearwater Marine Aquarium site. |
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