Women's Life Link Be Well, Be Happy, Be YOU!
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Have you ever met someone who whines about everything? She never accepts responsibility for her actions; it’s always the fault of someone else. It’s fair to say that this perpetual attitude is precisely why she is living a life of despair and frustration. She has never realized that it’s her Journey to own and treasure. After all, isn’t it much more fun to pass the proverbial buck on to Aunt Millie or anyone who willingly enables us to do so? For a while, perhaps, then it gets old…excruciatingly old.
A remarkable woman comes to mind; her name is Helen Keller. Though everyone has at least heard of her, the story told in most text books and biographies may not make the point that I’m about to. Helen was someone who knew how to own her circumstances and make the best of the hand she was dealt. Where so many fail and get tripped up, she succeeded. Why? I believe it was her circumstance of limited senses that gave her a unique perspective about “who she was and why she was here”.
She had no distractions (TV, radio, eye candy, Face book, fussy kids) from the powerful emotions and drive she felt inside. Some of those emotions were dark but only because she wanted to communicate so badly. Just think how many times we hesitate to speak out or be ourselves due to confusion or fear. Not Miss Keller; nothing stopped her from pushing (working) through her challenges to become one of the most renowned motivational icons of the twentieth century; an inspiration to all, not just the physically-challenged, an astounding achievement if you consider her limitations. Like Helen, I tend to believe that our “limitations” are the key to making a distinct mark on the world. It makes me believe in miracles to read about her life.
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This was a good read for me today… but am having trouble deciding if I can be the Helen Keller or will be the whiner. I have so many distractions in my life that keep me from following my passions…. or better yet, my dreams.
I’m sitting here today in tears cause I feel like a whiner… I want nothing more than to curl up in my bed and never come out…. however, than I remember reality and know I don’t have that choice. Life must go on and I must keep at ‘er.
I just wish that I had more time in my day…. more strength to complete everyday duties…. and more happiness to help guide the way.
I really think I need your book 🙂
Hi Angela,
We all feel that way at times. I’ve experienced days of despair and thoughts that don’t serve me or the greater good of mankind. One key is to break things up into categories instead of viewing everything together, which can be overwhelming.
As far as my book goes, I’m working on it. It will be available soon for beta readers. I’ll be sure to get you a download as soon as I can.
Best,
Kellie