Trick or Treat - a survival guide to health care
43 Chasing trivia The Bull and The Mouse: Once a bull was resting after a meal. A mouse was
attracted by some food sticking to the nose of the bull. It sneaked up and bit the nose. The bull woke up with a start and chased the tiny mouse. The mouse was too
quick to be caught. The bull did not give up and went on with its chase until it was too tired to move. Then the mouse moved close to the bull and said, "Hey! You
may be very strong and powerful but power and aggression can't solve everything. Live and let live."
Jain, a 30-year old high-flying aggressive business executive, was exasperated by his
bowel habits. He consulted many specialists for relief. They performed various tests and told him that there was nothing wrong with his bowels. It was just a 'functional problem'.
He went back to his old family doctor and asked him, "But why can't my bowels
move just once a day like all the others? Why should I get disturbed once on waking up
and again after each meal? It is shameful that a top-flight executive can't even control his
bowels.� The family doctor replied, "Mr Jain, there are minor things in life beyond our control. Irritable bowel syndrome is one such problem. Your father has it. Your stressful life will only aggravate it. Relax and let it be." Comments The motto of Alcoholics anonymous is relevant here: "To accept the things I can't change, 127
