We rationalize life events with the odds stacked on our side.
- Most people do this
- The majority do that
- Chances are, I’m right
When I received the dreaded call-back on the heels of my mammogram, I knew the odds.
Statistics were on my side.
- Only 8% to 10% of call-backs require a biopsy
- 80% of those biopsies will be benign
Sometimes, statistics don’t matter.
Cosmic Joke
Although I should know better, I couldn’t help viewing this event as God’s little joke.
With 2013 being the 10th anniversary of my Fight Like A Girl team’s participation in the 3-Day Walk for the Cure, was I going to be the next team member diagnosed with breast cancer?
Turns out – statistics were on my side.
Further tests proved negative.
But, I couldn’t help but think how little statistics matter.
- To those diagnosed with cancer
- To parents of a sick child
- To survivors who beat the odds
Statistics are just numbers.
What’s in our heart is what matters most.
Live life to its fullest.
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Live…Laugh…Love
Amen for the negative results, Cathy. You’re right — statistics only matter when they’re affecting you directly.
Thanks, Lori. Even then, they don’t seem to matter in terms of what we feel. I appreciate you dropping by. 🙂
whew! The trouble with stats is they don’t address just me. So hard to stay in the moment with those calls. hugs
Whew is right, Anne. 😉 I’ve always said with numbers & stats, there are so many ways you can spin them. Thanks for the words & hugs, Anne. 🙂
Nice read, so many people live their lives by what other people do and what everyone else things. I definitely dont think its the way to go and if anything I go against that common trend after been few a few hard times and having time to think about the decisions I made to get there.
Just because the last 100 people suffered because of an illness does not mean a cure will not be found tomorrow and that 100% suffer rate could flip to 100% survival overnight.
Well said, Kaylors. I like that view on life. 🙂 Thanks for sharing your thoughts.