Sunday, December 30, 2012

Thoughts on Living Well Beginning Today


Those of us living with a chronic fatal disease may sometimes feel hopeless. We don't move forward. We are angry and bitter. We have to live with new limitations. 

A new year begins. It is time for a fresh outlook. No excuses for not living well with a bad diagnosis. I thought these words of advice might be helpful:

"You are not limited by what you have been or what you have done. You are empowered by what you choose to do and who you choose to be.

You cannot be held back by what you know or don’t know. You are propelled forward by what you decide to learn and by making meaningful use of your knowledge.

You never have to be stuck where you are. There is always a way to get yourself moving toward where you wish to be.

There is nothing to be gained by blaming your misfortune on anyone or anything. Instead, accept where you are and embrace it as an opportunity to move on ahead.

Whatever pushes against you, also gives you a steady platform upon which to build. Whatever seems to be a limitation, is a limitation only as long as it seems to be.

Choose your direction and go. Refuse to allow anything to stand between you and the authentic fulfillment you seek."
       Ralph Marston

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