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.

 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.

 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.

 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.

When I perceive an opposition as a sign for change, I don’t stay frustrated because I see it as an opportunity to grow. What could have been an annoyance evolves into a blessing as I openly flow with the experience. Failure is never a hindrance when I’m discovering more!

Disability is not something that is against us that must be fixed to prove our worth, it is something everyone can recognize in moments of uncertainty and grow from it. Disability is a motivation to pay attention to our ability and apply it to the situation. Recognize that disability is something that everyone encounters on their journey to grow. 

Reflecting on the realization of the experience that is the root of who I am.

Sharing a constant battle that I must face in order to learn as my present self.

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

Keep examining what surrounds you, past and present. Don’t lose sight of yourself, no matter where you’re headed.

Reflecting on the different times when reaction assumes without knowing.

Goal setting is helpful. How we perceive the goal and journey will determine how we continue forward.

A reflection on choosing to love without expectations.

There is no control over how we get interpreted but we do control our purpose.

A reaction can set a judgment. It’s our responsibility to acknowledge our reaction and work on understanding the situation before drawing a conclusion.

A reflection on following Life’s lead and the necessity to be aware at all times.

Reflecting on my journey to step back into the world and how planning too much lowers the drive to try new things and repeated past patterns.

 A reflection on how I find more in life when it's quiet and open myself to learn more.

A reflection on Life’s fast pace and a remembrance on why it’s important for me to know why I journey.