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The people who have helped me. Being disabled is tough. Seeing people walk away because it is easier is tougher.
I am a retired elementary school teacher. Yesterday, I went by school to drop off a few gifts for some special teacher friends. I saw several folks I had not seen in a while, and even met a few new folks. It did my heart good to be at school. I love it so. It did my heart good to reminisce, catch up, laugh, and feel purpose all around me. I will send follow up messages to let folks know how important that was to me. The hymn “All Is Well With My Soul” comes to mind.
Indeed. My road is rocky but I have the “shoes” of faith, love, and gratitude. I am around people at dialysis who are very fragile, in pain, and are very afraid. I see their battles as metaphors for everyone else around me, and find that empathy comes to me to help me understand and respect them.
My spiritual growth is blooming. I am very excited and energized about my growth and learning. For much of my life, I focussed on teaching others. I am at a point in life when I am dedicating time to accepting the teaching of others in new spiritual directions. It is like the lights have come on for me.
Being safe makes me happy. I deal with dialysis, the financial results of so much medical “stuff,” and the keeping up with daily tasks. Just being safe and OK makes me happy and hopeful.
I am in daily practice of the 4 Agreements from Don Miguel Ruiz: 1. To be impeccable with my word 2. To not take things personally 3. To not make assumptions 4. To do my best I also maintain several daily conversations with God about my gratitude for the abundance I experience in my life.
I feel optimistic when I stop to understand that each day is a fresh, clean page to write on
I am grateful for God’s forgiveness. I have made many mistakes, and am blessed by His forgiveness. It helps me forgive myself, and guides me to forgive others. In a culture of competition, judgement, and constant criticism… we NEED to remember who should judge and when. Forgiveness is fruit from a tree that is high in spirit.
Seeing opportunity, I would be more able to stay in the moment. I am blessed to say that I do this more and more… and believe I will continue to do so. Coming through some very, very rocky health issues has blessed me with strength, determination, and optimism. Those things help me see the opportunities ahead, One of the wonderful things I learned from teaching elementary school for almost 4o years was the resilience and willingness to fail and begin again… not seeing failure as fin...
Seeing opportunity, I would be more able to stay in the moment. I am blessed to say that I do this more and more… and believe I will continue to do so. Coming through some very, very rocky health issues has blessed me with strength, determination, and optimism. Those things help me see the opportunities ahead, One of the wonderful things I learned from teaching elementary school for almost 4o years was the resilience and willingness to fail and begin again… not seeing failure as final, but instead as part of the process of learning. I keep this in mind every day, and it really helps me focus on the here and now.
I am saying YES to today because I realize it is today… not tomorrow, or next week. Today is my chance to do my best. If I do that, tomorrow will be easier to handle. As a dialysis patient waiting for a transplant, I need to do my best for my health and mental well-being. I don’t want today’s health condition as my future, but I do want today’s mental state to be good… and perpetual.
I am thinking of that tiny plant. It has worked so hard to escape the confines of the seed, and it is ready to stretch out and create its life. As it peeks out of the soil, it is fragile and somehow trusting. With time, it begins to grow and create its destiny. I think of tenderness as that sprout: wanting to tend it, protect it, and honor its bravery. Different situations require different “flavors” of tenderness. It is important to have these in our emotional toolboxes. To...
I am thinking of that tiny plant. It has worked so hard to escape the confines of the seed, and it is ready to stretch out and create its life. As it peeks out of the soil, it is fragile and somehow trusting. With time, it begins to grow and create its destiny. I think of tenderness as that sprout: wanting to tend it, protect it, and honor its bravery. Different situations require different “flavors” of tenderness. It is important to have these in our emotional toolboxes. To answer the question: recognize and develop these different flavors, and be aware of what you have in your toolbox.
In healing, attitude determines altitude. I am VERY happy for your outlook!
I first went on dialysis in 1995. Once I accepted my “new normal,” it made it easier to move forward with optimism. Fast forward to 2017 and I am SO much more positive and grateful. I believe this is possible for you, too. 🙂
Oh goodness, I will add your day to my prayers for my colleagues that begin school on Monday. Most are in their classrooms this week preparing for a great year. I am retired, but have to say that I actually miss putting my elementary classroom together. I even miss the meetings! I KNOW… I must be crazy… but collaborating is great (when things are working.) The tech stuff just always seems to be doing something nutty. BUT, I sure did enjoy it! I hope your school year is full of blessings o...
Oh goodness, I will add your day to my prayers for my colleagues that begin school on Monday. Most are in their classrooms this week preparing for a great year. I am retired, but have to say that I actually miss putting my elementary classroom together. I even miss the meetings! I KNOW… I must be crazy… but collaborating is great (when things are working.) The tech stuff just always seems to be doing something nutty. BUT, I sure did enjoy it! I hope your school year is full of blessings on a daily basis. ???? Good Luck! You WILL succeed. *<{:^D-\–< ((( *joy*
Cognition with God… really a blessing
I agree… NO substitute for integrity. 🙂
Always smart to take care of our own immediate needs. You are “putting on your lifejacket first.” 🙂 I would say that you are now ready to face your day…. generously.
Thanks, Mary. The fact you realize this about yourself puts you MILES ahead of so many. Once we see failure as part of our process, then the “bounce back” is so much quicker and happier! Thanks for your prayer support. I have been on the transplant list 1 year this week. The timing is so unpredictable. I cannot pray for it to be soon as that is praying the life away for someone else. When God decides it is time, it will happen. In the meantime, I will try to stay healthy and positiv...
Thanks, Mary. The fact you realize this about yourself puts you MILES ahead of so many. Once we see failure as part of our process, then the “bounce back” is so much quicker and happier! Thanks for your prayer support. I have been on the transplant list 1 year this week. The timing is so unpredictable. I cannot pray for it to be soon as that is praying the life away for someone else. When God decides it is time, it will happen. In the meantime, I will try to stay healthy and positive! Today was my birthday, so another milestone has ben achieved. ????
YES, indeed… less turmoil, less drama, calmer seas! Your are definitely on the right path. ????
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