It is not about what "It" is. It is about how the individual approaches it. I have been without a fridge for over a week (its comes today- yay) and was without cable (TV and internet) for about 36 hours. I never felt jinxed! I just felt like another adult in this world playing the cards I was dealt. As long as 'it' is not a major health setback, I have learned to be so very grateful!!!