Being In The Now, This Moment
A lot is made of the American holiday of Thanksgiving. But is it just one event, one day to really appreciate what we have? To really understand that choices we make have an impact on others as well?
For 23 years, Ron Houben spent only talking to himself in his mind. The world around him thought he was in a coma. Yet, there are others we see who are among us who we treat as if they can not understand us either. They too are trapped in bodies with limited communication, most unwilling to take the time to stop and listen. You may hear the popular names of Stephen Hawking, Helen Keller, but there are others.
Each day we go speeding past these people is another day lost to the real details of life. Every person on the planet has a story, but it is the ones who live with the challenges society puts up that are the interesting ones. These are the stories that talk of invention, creativity, and the passion to move on.
Mistakes can be made (Adam L. and Lady G.), which affect many. Our choices each day help define who we are. Facing the challenges is a whole lot harder than taking the easy road. The rewards, though are much greater. So, the question is are you going to be flip about the world around you or are you going to face the mounting challenges and help yourself and others see its true beauty? Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
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