Inspirations

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Truth be Unveiled

Uncovering what draws me away from observing openly, I connect with what is and flow more easily. Reactions signal that my attention is required for learning.

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You Set the Stage

Even when I didn’t understand, being honest with what I knew and striving for what I wanted opened doors. Choosing to be myself is my most valued decision.

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Every New Door is an Opportunity

It is the unexpected changes that lead us to appreciate what we wouldn't otherwise notice. It is in daring to take a different route that leads us to recognize our capability.

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A Part of Life

Searching for how life is working with you is a lifelong adventure. Recognize your inclusion and the journey is abundant, worthy of constant appreciation.

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The Past Created My Present

What has passed isn't meant to be forgotten. No matter how an experience unraveled for us, it brought lessons and gifts that we hold in the present. Continuously take time to appreciate the gifts you hold within!

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Disability is Not a Definition

When feeling disabled is a flash of realization at the moment, my perception determines my ability to move with it. I must know the cause of my reaction to find my solution.

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The Miracle of Surrender

Despite how I thought surrender is perceived, a weakness becomes a strength with acceptance. A  new perspective with the willingness to learn makes the impossible into a learning experience.

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Realize to Actualize

 Give yourself time to realize what is happening before drawing a conclusion and believing that it is actual. Treat reactions like a start to discovery. Follow through with what you know while staying aware to learn more.

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Working with New Sprouts

Make time to filter through your reactions and wisely choose what you wish to grow. Changes happen constantly and care is required to determine the root of what starts to grow. Appreciate whatever sprouts and tend to the blooms that add to your existence!

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A Grading, A Periodical Review

We are taught to follow certain orders and aim for perfection. We should never forget to re-evaluate ourselves on our terms and accept feedback as assistive tools. Without mistakes or external opinions, we wouldn’t continue growing with the changes. Let every review received be a time to assess yourself and figure out how you will move forward.

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Opportunity to Reacquaint

 To prevent myself from believing that life is against me when I meet an opposition, I pay attention to the change and concentrate on knowing myself through it. A challenge indicates something I did not consider and accepting it is my agreement to learn

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The Life of a Sapling

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.

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Instead of Perfection

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.

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Share Yourself as One

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.

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No Room for Doubt

 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.

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No Loss of Enthusiasm

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.

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