I was taught that having knowledge and being able to recite it would prove my intelligence and assist my survival. My life doesn’t align with that and I’ve learned that a curiosity for learning and a willingness to accept not-knowing offers more discoveries and allows me to survive with the treasure I held within.

Reflecting on knowledge that wasn’t available thirty years ago and coming to terms with my truth. What happened can’t be changed and I am grateful that it never broke me. I can embrace the truth and discover where it takes me.

 The journey to achieve greatness often distracts me from remembering that I am human and still developing. Perceiving what doesn’t go my way as reminders and lessons presents hope for more to come.

 Reflecting on what my experience with seizure recoveries taught me. Acceptance and a willingness to learn turned adversity into blessings.

Perseverance is not only a response to adversity, it is a deliberate choice to accept what I encounter. Choosing perseverance is my key to growth and enjoyment!

Remembering that every detail in artwork has a purpose like every individual and trusting in the process.

Inspired by the realization that the pain I suppressed in my past reappears today and trying a different way of dealing with it.

To be conscious of now, I had to explore my past, forgive what had to be and sort through what is no longer necessary.

A reflection on life experiences; different ways to view and work with situations that cannot be helped.

Written during a time of great frustration with my body and reminded of the importance of acceptance, appreciation and self-care.

Facing the fears my seizures created and admitting that it can’t be repeated.

Reflecting on the thoughts that arise as changes happen and the mind hasn’t caught up.

A reflection on the importance of examining your reactions and knowing what matters to you.

A reflection on the various changes that happen as we go through each day.Imagining that we are the cake that we bake.

Thinking about being a quiet, consistent person and reflecting on why it’s okay to be as we are despite what we encounter.

 A reflection on the adversity of life and how we’re influenced by what we focus on.

Do you have something special that nobody else understands? Take a moment to give it thanks and keep it as a special part of you. This is my tribute to Tommy the Tumor, my special companion.

Reflecting on how experience shaped me and some commentary that kept me going. What we choose to believe reflects in our actions.

 Ever felt reminded of past experiences and made an automatic reaction? Explore the present and resolve past issues to move forward with appreciation.

Recognize hardship for what it’s worth. Believe in your potential and invite new experiences.