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.

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.

 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.

 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 the importance of perspective in adverse situations and being conscious of what to carry away from a situation. It is in how we choose to nurture our perceptions that leads to our reality.

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!

Relating to the experience of a blank canvas to humble myself during a moment of feeling empty and unfulfilled. Being mindful of the patient care that goes into art, the slowness of a process is no longer troublesome.

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. 

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

Reflecting on working with what we have, what we think and the importance of doing our best.

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

Choosing to look back to recognize growth instead of judging what cannot be changed.

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

A reflection on the roles taken in life to achieve purpose.

A reflection on how fear is an asset that serves us.

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

 Looking at the different things life represents and how perspective helps us create our definition.

Reflecting on how a valued object goes through its own hardship to become and is special on its own.