concept that I have
grown to learn over
these past tremendous
years of my life; there is
not one thing we can
take for granted in our lives. This is a very difficult lesson to learn,
and I have stumbled and fallen many a time, until one day this
realization alas sunk in. It came to me one day when I was walking
out and about. I saw a woman in a wheelchair coming up on a
corner. I could see that it was a struggle to get up to the corner so
that she could wait for the light to cross the street, yet she
continued on as if it were rote. I was awe struck at this woman's
seemingly acceptance of her fate of being in a wheelchair: they
seemed to be one. I was inspired by her simplicity along with a
fierce determination.
I myself, at that time, had been literally falling and hurting myself
quite a bit. I have epilepsy you see, and due to the enormous
amount of stress in my life at this time, my seizure disorder was taking over
my life.
I had to give up my driver's license, give up my beloved
cycling, give up jogging, and I was very fortunate at that time to be
able to walk, but this in and of itself was a deeming challenge. My
legs had become my source of transportation, my freedom, yet, that
freedom was being threatened by injuries due to the countless falls
I had been having.
Seeing this woman on the corner spoke to me very deep inside. A
voice from within whispered, "Maria, you must take great care with
each and every step, with each and every action or you too could be
bound to a chair." Two years later, it nearly happened, what this
celestial voice rang to me. One fall too many had left me unable to
walk. I was not in a chair, but I could have been. By the grace of a
greater power than I, a gentle soul took care of me. He bathed me,
he fed me, and he massaged my body and my limbs so that I could
get up and walk again.
I am walking today and I take great care with each and every
step. I am thankful for every
foot that I am able to put before
the next.
I shall never forget the
amazing woman on the corner, my amazing friend with his gentle
soul, and the heavenly voice that spoke to me that incredible day.
My being able to walk, is a beholden gift, and I shall be thankful
for this treasure. I shall not take it for granted, but I shall bless it
each time I walk, at night before sleep, or anytime I feel the need to
be grateful for the gift of walk..
CELEBRATE YOUR LIFE AS IF YOU LIVE IT EACH MOMENT...JUBILATE AT ALL THE SIMPLICITY OF LIFE...WALK...TALK WITH A STRANGER...REACH OUT A HAND...GAZE UPON THE STARS...THANK YOU BODY...KISS YOUR HANDS AND BE GRATEFUL THAT THEY ARE A PART OF YOU...Be well all of my beloved readers, be well...all of my love to you always, Maria
Maria Juarez Beam (Boheme)...Paz y amor!
Musical Selection: "Grateful--A Love Song to the World"
Empty Hands Music-- Nimo. Feat. Daniel Nahmod
https://youtu.be/sO2o98Zpzg8
I dedicate this writing to my beloved friend, Brian Wynn, for without him, I would not be walking. I miss you Brian and I love you. I know you are looking down upon all who you love...
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