 Life is a race. You can not have your friends or partners do it for you. You have to do things for yourself. For example, when I had to relearn to walk. I could not just sit there, and not do anything, expecting to one day run a marathon. When you go into the gym, simply put, you are ripping muscles assuming they will regrow bigger and stronger. You have to have faith that this will happen. Those microtears are the building blocks to growth. Like Arnold Schwarzenegger said, “I pick things up and put things down.” It is a practice you do over and over again. You work hard to see results and then you continue the work to maintain. Just like life, you have to do the monotonous things to reach the bigger goals. Comment below with some of your goals….
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I was thinking to myself, it doesn't matter how many times you fall it only matters how many times you get up. I'll be the first to admit I have fallen many times. Getting up tells everyone, and yourself, that you're not done. So at this point you need to figure out the rest of your story. Is your story going to be one of hope or regret? There are many temptations and avenues you can take. I sincerely hope you take a holistic, and Godly, approach in all things. Amen!  I would love to read your own stories of hope, comment below.
 I recently bought four new books to get inspired for my next book. They all have to do with TBI or stories from people affected by a TBI. I decided to start with one of the stories. The book is called Chicken Soup for the Soul; Recovery from TBI: 101 Stories of Hope, Healing, and Hard Work. Each chapter is another journey shared from 101 other perspectives. Authors Amy Newmark and Dr. Carolyn Roy Bernstein have collected so many stories and each experience is different, each challenge is unique, and each inspiring journey is its own. So far, it has been emboldening to read the first several chapters. The TBI stories and recovery journeys are way different than mine. However, I can find things to connect with. This has helped me be more introspective and my writing has expanded. It reminds me that there is always hope. If you are interested in checking out the book, you can find it here: Amazon for $11.58 Please share your own thoughts on the book in the comments below:
It was a good moment this morning. With my TBI I have been unable to sleep without medication for years, however, this morning I woke up at 5 am. Too early! So through the grace of God, I was able to go back to bed until 9 am. A much better time to wake. This was just another example of His guidance in my life. Giving Him all the praise, Amen! It also happens to be Spring Forward, which means we lost an hour of sleep on Sunday. This is also something to keep in mind this week if you have had trouble sleeping.   It is nice to be able to look up and see my accomplishment, and the quote, "Always Earned, Never Given." It motivates me. Going from not being able to walk to running a 5K. Or that I wouldn't get out of a comma to now being a writer. It doesn't matter how many times you fall, it matters how many times you get up. I hope this can spark motivation in you today, tomorrow, and in life. COMMENT BELOW>> What motivates you?
My mom and dad came to see me last weekend. They picked me up and we went to OD’s Kitchen. It is one of my local favorites. I really like the food because it is an old-school diner feel. It has real food not a lot of preservatives. It was nice to see my parents. It’s like coming home after a long day and you can see the light on your family's faces. It brightens your day that much more. When we are younger we take for granted seeing our parents every day. When you get older you can realize and enjoy seeing them. You have more nostalgia. You are also all adults at this point so you have more to relate to. Some of the concerns your parents might have had for you when you were younger, are concerns you might have for your own kids. It gives you more to be able to talk about. You feel love, excitement, and security, and you do not need to impress them. Although I am pretty sure that they are impressed by all I have done and are proud of me. My parents had to face my early prognosis and have seen all that I have overcome. I know not everyone has supportive parents as adults so I do not take them for granted. If your parents are not always supportive, just focus on yourself. Do you boo boo. Protect yourself and be an advocate for yourself. You can also reach out to good people in your community or life. The road less traveled often leads to success, but that does not mean you have to walk it alone. Under LIKE and POST below, remember to leave a comment.
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