There is a way of reprogramming what the mind believes. A willingness to experience differently and choosing thoughts carefully will craft a new experience. Allow the learning process to take you farther than where you were.

A reflection on balance and how extremes work together, I review the reasons why I choose positivity and optimism. Balance requires discipline and reflection to comprehend. Appreciating all parts of a situation makes the experience worthwhile to grow with.

Imagining what it is like to be a tree while relating to the human experience, I feel peaceful that we are one and the same. Independence and community are supportive during the storms and we all continue growing.

Living with epilepsy taught me that perfection is an illusion. When changes occur, it is best that I know myself, be willing to do my best and work with what is available. Changes are continuous in any situation and I can only offer my best at the moment. What does not turn out has the potential to offer something new.

Whether it is dealing with an ailment or a new phase of life, changes require an extra effort for adjustment. Whatever is faced, I intend to meet the required self=care with appreciation rather than resignation. I respect that what happens is a contribution to my development. I accept the responsibility for my self-care.

 My life experience taught me to focus on something to learn rather than feed negative reactions.Sensing change, it is better to flow with the situation instead of resisting or trying to get my way. Allowing life to guide me, I choose to appreciate the moment and make the best of it. Reflecting on the situation can be done after the process has completed.

 My life experience taught me to focus on something to learn rather than feed negative reactions.Sensing change, it is better to flow with the situation instead of resisting or trying to get my way. Allowing life to guide me, I choose to appreciate the moment and make the best of it. Reflecting on the situation can be done after the process has completed.

Recognizing the many endeavors that start and finish as my life continues on. Appreciating that everything is exactly where it should be. I celebrate that every decision I make is a contribution to who I become, my ultimate purpose.I am grateful for every experience.

Imagine yourself as the blooming flower that you are and open yourself to share beauty. Reach for your light, blossom out of the darkness staying grounded while discovering new heights.

 My core goal is to grow myself. Every example I compare to is an opportunity to expand in a new way. Setting my own heights and competing with myself lets me progress according to my life’s direction one step at a time.

Being aware of change and trusting that I don’t have to know, success is in my ability to experience what is happening. Accepting whatever comes my way reminds me that I am a part of something greater. Continuous growth makes challenges into wonders to discover.

In appreciation for self-knowledge and how important it is to my survival and adventures, I share how being consistent with what is important to who I am grounds me in confusing circumstances. Stepping out to grow into more, confidence is felt when I  know I am working on myself and will return to myself.

Letting go of the need to control a situation clears my mind, allowing me to fully embrace the process. When I release preconceived ideas, the experience transforms into an adventure that I value.

 I've spent a lifetime striving for my physical capability and realize now that my spirit speaks louder than my body alone could ever achieve. I know that when I am physically lacking I have the choice to adapt mentally so I can appreciate and grow with the situation.

 I used to be afraid of getting accused of giving up but then I realized that I can’t avoid the truth. Getting to know what is an illusion and what is real gives me the strength to embrace my reality. Choosing my wheelchair and embracing my disability is my way of loving myself and stopping the actions that deny my truth. There is more to a book beyond the cover you see.

A reflection on how friction in a relationship is not always as I first perceive them. I don’t want to be wrong or less than but there are times when I must agree to disagree and move on trusting that we are both trying our best at the moment.

 As comforting as knowledge can be to have, there are situations that require me to think quickly to survive. When intuition is required over knowledge, I must be ready to drop what I know, listen to what is and trust in what I feel.

Reaction is an inevitable part of an experience. It is a personal responsibility to recognize them and align our actions with ourselves. As what I think and feel become the expression of my person, it's my job to tend to what I grow. I choose what I become by nourishing the thoughts that align with me.

 Enjoyment is possible in any situation when I choose to tap into the wonder and concentrate only on what I can control. Admitting that I don’t know liberates me to enjoy situations like adventures. A constant mindset of learning helps me to uncover what I would otherwise miss when I insist that I know. Life is an adventure when there is something to discover.

 Accepting that change happens continuously and that I am a part of something greater, it is easier to adapt my plans and pay attention to life’s subtle guidance. Without thinking of change with a negative viewpoint, every effort to adjust is a growth opportunityI had not expected and am free to appreciate.