In 2004, I was struck by a life-threatening attack of acute encephalitis that resulted in paraplegia and subsequent lower limb paralysis. During the five years of rehabilitation to regain my physical independence, not only did I re-learn how to move and utilize my body, but I also experienced a greater personal insight. I was given […]
The present is the only moment that you can be assured of. There are no guarantees that the opportunities that you have today will still be there tomorrow. “Now” is the only time to do something that will make a difference. It does not matter how much effort it took in the past and you […]
My recovery and subsequent rehabilitation from paralysis, following a serious brain infection, taught me to look beyond difficult circumstances and to trust that everything would work out. I discovered that my determination to recover was progressively strengthened as I realized that I would, and I could, endure anything. Trust is knowing that you will persevere […]
The most difficult aspect of my recovery involved practicing patience. At the time, all I wanted to do was to get better and get back to my life. Now that I look back on it, I can see that patience was truly a virtue because it encouraged me stay to focused on the present. Patience […]
There are two basic human emotions, love and fear. When faced with an obstacle, you can choose to act out of love or out of fear. Reacting to the obstacle out of fear only results in panic. Embracing the difficulty with love can encourage a deeper insight and self-knowledge. Passion was the first of the […]
Introduction to the 5 Strategies I used to Overcome Obstacles At any given time in our lives we are faced with varying degrees of obstacles, whether they are physical, emotional, social, or self-imposed. Overcoming the obstacle represents an amazing opportunity for self-growth and discovery. After a serious brain infection, I was left fighting for my […]