How to stay positive
Since I got up waaay too early this morning, I've been thinking about deep spiritual/existential stuff.
There are people who think I'm a positive person. I don't know if I agree with them, since I do have my moments of negativity. But when I think about it, I do have a positive outlook on life. And why shouldn't I? Life is short and the possibilities are endless. So what if life is always fatal; that doesn't mean I should spend it all glum and gloomy thinking about my demise....
Sure, my health isn't the greatest, but I can handle it most of the time. Why? Because it's really not that bad. For you who don't know, here's my current list (some have to do with eachother, but then they're all part of me so I don't take that into account):
1) Spina bifida (L4-S1 MMC), The most severe defect compatible with life. And I survived that! Kind of cool when you think about it. ;-)
2) Incontinence with pretty much constant urinary tract infections.
3) Scoliosis (30-60 degrees 15 years ago, not sure if it's changed any recently).
4) Chondromalacia patellae (softening of the cartilage in the knee cap) in both knees
5) Hypertension
6) Mild depression (recurring, not constant)
7) Osteoarthritis in my right knee
8) Obesity
9) Mild light sensitivity/night blindness
Whoa. Makes me feel old and sickly to read that! *g* But I don't dwell on it often, because even though that's a description of the state my physical body's in, it doesn't describe ME per se. The spiritual side must be taken into account as well, and that part is doing a lot better than the physical at the moment! :-) I love God, I love Bahá'u'lláh and my family and friends all over the world, and find strength in them.
There's one person in particular that always inspires me and keeps me focused on what matters. And that is Renett Grové. Without her, I don't think I would have managed to get past some of my health problems. And it just so happens that today is her birthday! :-)
Of course, the rest of my family and friends help out too, and for that I'm really grateful. Love, prayers and good thoughts are coming your way. :-)
O God, refresh and gladden my spirit.
Purify my heart. Illumine my powers.
I lay all my affairs in Thy hand.
Thou art my Guide and my Refuge.
I will no longer be sorrowful and grieved,
I will be a happy and joyful being.
O God, I will no longer be full of anxiety,
nor will I let trouble harass me.
I will not dwell
on the unpleasant
things of life.
O God, Thou art more friend to me
than I am to myself.
I dedicate myself to Thee,
O Lord.
~'Abdu'l-Bahá
A song to start your day: Dan Seals - Love is the Answer (YSI)
There are people who think I'm a positive person. I don't know if I agree with them, since I do have my moments of negativity. But when I think about it, I do have a positive outlook on life. And why shouldn't I? Life is short and the possibilities are endless. So what if life is always fatal; that doesn't mean I should spend it all glum and gloomy thinking about my demise....
Sure, my health isn't the greatest, but I can handle it most of the time. Why? Because it's really not that bad. For you who don't know, here's my current list (some have to do with eachother, but then they're all part of me so I don't take that into account):
1) Spina bifida (L4-S1 MMC), The most severe defect compatible with life. And I survived that! Kind of cool when you think about it. ;-)
2) Incontinence with pretty much constant urinary tract infections.
3) Scoliosis (30-60 degrees 15 years ago, not sure if it's changed any recently).
4) Chondromalacia patellae (softening of the cartilage in the knee cap) in both knees
5) Hypertension
6) Mild depression (recurring, not constant)
7) Osteoarthritis in my right knee
8) Obesity
9) Mild light sensitivity/night blindness
Whoa. Makes me feel old and sickly to read that! *g* But I don't dwell on it often, because even though that's a description of the state my physical body's in, it doesn't describe ME per se. The spiritual side must be taken into account as well, and that part is doing a lot better than the physical at the moment! :-) I love God, I love Bahá'u'lláh and my family and friends all over the world, and find strength in them.
There's one person in particular that always inspires me and keeps me focused on what matters. And that is Renett Grové. Without her, I don't think I would have managed to get past some of my health problems. And it just so happens that today is her birthday! :-)
Of course, the rest of my family and friends help out too, and for that I'm really grateful. Love, prayers and good thoughts are coming your way. :-)
O God, refresh and gladden my spirit.
Purify my heart. Illumine my powers.
I lay all my affairs in Thy hand.
Thou art my Guide and my Refuge.
I will no longer be sorrowful and grieved,
I will be a happy and joyful being.
O God, I will no longer be full of anxiety,
nor will I let trouble harass me.
I will not dwell
on the unpleasant
things of life.
O God, Thou art more friend to me
than I am to myself.
I dedicate myself to Thee,
O Lord.
~'Abdu'l-Bahá
A song to start your day: Dan Seals - Love is the Answer (YSI)