As I look at this picture, I am reminded of what transpired on the day I took it. I was in a hot air balloon, flying over the city of Gorem in Turkey, admiring the vast beauty of such simplicity. This photo inspires me in ways I cannot explain, but for some reason I have this affect on people - inspiration. I started to see a speech therapist and she was in awe of my strength. She could not fathom the control I had acquire with my condition in such a short amount of time. Even after all these praises, I left the office in tears. My emotions were playing tricks on me. I could not believe the positive effect I radiated to people. This pathologist had only spent, a maximum of 45 minutes with me, and already she was showering me with praises and showing me off to her colleagues. Little did she know, the difficulty it is to be strong and optimistic everyday. But even so, after hearing this strangers praises I became instantly overwhelmed. I don't know if it was because I see a glimpse of hope, or because I don't give myself enough credit regarding my strength and optimism, or maybe I don't hear these praises enough to believe them. Even so, maybe my emotions were running wild due to the fact I was so grateful to have touched and inspired someone even when horrible things are happening to me. How can I emit so much positive energy when I feel lost and frustrated? Gratefulness and hope transmits an energy that I have now come to realize as a powerful thing. Not dwelling on what I have lost, but realizing my gains in this situation, has kept me strong and has allowed me to affect others in positive ways. Hopefully we can all find this positiveness in us, so we can enjoy the little things, and allow others to enjoy our company as well.
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