THE MICROBIAL MENTALITY: Why Problems are Like Germs

 As a vet student, I've learned that microorganisms are the ultimate party crashers. They show up uninvited, multiply like crazy, and refuse to leave. And the worst part? No matter how much disinfectant you spray, they always seem to find a way to come back. Sound familiar? That's because life's challenges are a lot like those pesky microorganisms. 

    Just when you think you've finally overcome one problem, another one pops up, like a whack-a-mole game. You scrub and disinfect your life with plans and strategies, but somehow, those problems always seem to find a way to reappear. It's like they're mocking you, saying, "Ha! You thought you could get rid of me? Think again!" But here's the thing: just as microbiologists have learned to coexist with microorganisms, we can learn to coexist with life's challenges. 

    We can develop our own "immune system" to deal with problems, using strategies like resilience, adaptability, and a healthy dose of humor. So, the next time life throws you a curveball (or a petri dish full of germs), remember that you're not alone. Those microorganisms may be everywhere, but with the right mindset, you can learn to laugh at them, and at life's challenges. After all, as the great philosopher, Dolly Parton, once said, "If you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain." And I'd add, "And the germs. Can't forget the germs!"

 Morenikejimi A olaleye. 

 Associate editor III, avms editoial board.