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.

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.

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.

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.

 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.

 I know that people are human beings struggling with who they are in the life they live. I recall my experience as a teenager living with epilepsy at a time when epilepsy was hardly known. Despite my unique experience, it was not different from other people's experiences. Perspective helps me to recognize how human I am, despite my differences.

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.

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!

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 a mantra that sustains me through challenges.

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.

As important as an end goal is, the journey to the end is just as valuable.

Reflecting on how productivity isn’t always how success should be measured. Acknowledging how small contributions are valuable to our success.

Reflecting on how the past has affected my mind and the effort required to reprogram old habits.

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

The realizations after taking time to reflect on myself and my past.

A reflection on how perspective and the use of words can uncover different meanings.

Reflecting on the different times when reaction assumes without knowing.

Reflecting on a way of embracing and utilizing fear.