When I set out to heal my life after the diagnosis of Post-Polio Syndrome in May of 2007, I kept a gratitude journal. I gave thanks for all I experienced and reframed polio, trauma and the diagnosis of Post-Polio Syndrome as gifts. I continue to keep a gratitude journal and pause throughout the day to notice the blessings in my life; sometimes it’s smiling and feeling grateful that we have enough toilet paper and can go grocery shopping with relative ease. I gave thanks in advance for when we would be able to go to Cape Cod and out to dinner again and my heart overflows with gratitude that very soon we will be able to do just that.
In the midst of the pandemic, writing poetry helped to keep me focused on transforming anxiety, fear, darkness and uncertainty into gratitude, hope, possibilities, light, love, staying connected to Source.
As National Poetry Month continues, I am delighted to share with you:
The Switch
Flip the switch from darkness
from unwell to well-being
dwell with Source.
Generate positive thoughts
current of gratitude
dispels doom and gloom.
Electrify imagination
in mind’s eye
ignite possibilities!
Shockwaves from past
flashbacks
back to the future!
Dampen fears
shift gears
be light hearted.
What ifs
glitter and sparkle
light up hope!
Rewire recharge
turn on tune in
vibrant optimism.
Flip the switch
switch perspective
let the magic begin!
Spring is a magical season. I love watching our garden grow and the gradual transformation of barren branches to buds and soon bursting forth with deep green leaves. There is so much to be thankful for this Spring as we emerge from the dark winter of this past year.
From my heart to yours
In health and wellness
Mary
For more information about my journey from childhood polio and trauma to the finish line of the 2009 Boston Marathon and beyond, visit my website.
"Hope is a Garden:Poems and Essays From the 2020 Pandemic" along with all of my books to inspire and uplift you is available on Amazon.
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