Just be
Whisking away fear and doubt
leave behind dead end thoughts
robbing us of life’s joy
In mind’s eye see the way
Clarify
a path paved with problems or possibilities
burdens or blossoms of hope
Weeding with compassion
tender understanding for roots of despair
path once strewn with lies
belied my being joyful
Consumed with worries
robbing me of today’s joys
blocking out landscape?
Shift perception
unlock the fullness of life
What if…?
Ease lights the way
erasing nagging negativity
a knowing smile
gifting myself presence
unwrapping treasure troves of truth
trusting
Simplest of pleasures tickles soul with delight
Believing is seeing the way made clear
clearing the path to joy!
I realized that my word for 2025 is Believe!
From the Polar Express: "Seeing is believing but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we cannot see."
Ever since I was a little girl, I had a powerful imagination. I would imagine a life very different from the pain I endured in the wake of paralytic polio and abuse at the hands of family members. I believed that I would make it through that horror and one day have a wonderful life.
For years, I allowed busy-ness to quell my imagination and creativity. In the wake of the diagnosis of Post-Polio Syndrome, my imagination and creativity were fired up and I believed that one day, in my mind's eye, I would win a 10K race. Well I may not have won that 10K race but I did go on to run the 2009 Boston Marathon despite all appearances to the contrary. I was in a toe-up leg brace at the time using a cane and at times a wheelchair for mobility. I was told to prepare to spend the rest of my life in a wheelchair.
For many of us, the results of the 2024 Election were devastating. I am blessed to be surrounded by like-hearted friends who, like me, can share the emotions while also believing that ultimately love and light win the day. The arc of justice may bend slowly but it always bends toward the light. One of the things my friends and I agree on is that we can not and will not allow ourselves to be as shaken as we were for the 4 years after the 2016 election. We all see beyond the appearances of what may be and tune out the doom and gloomers figuring out what we can do to be the change, to be the light workers and believe that something beyond what our eyes can see can happen at any moment to turn the tide.
In health and wellness,
Mary
Visit my website to be inspired by my journey. May it ignite a spark within you to go farther than you ever believed you could. Be sure to visit the News and Events Page with links to podcast interviews, speaking engagements, where you can find my incredibly inspirational story and upcoming events.
On January 15th, I will be speaking at Cohasset Elder Affairs to share my journey and have a book signing.
Proud to BU is a podcast highlighting the illustrious achievements of Boston University Alumni. Here is the link to my episode.
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