“Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be.” Abraham Lincoln When I had surgery once, I had a long recovery. The first two weeks were difficult and I had prescription pain pills. The two months following that were all about healing, restoring my strength, and exercising for flexibility. But for a long time, putting weight on my leg while learning to take a full stride hurt…a lot. So I walked with a cane for quite a while.
Since it was such a long recovery, I often got questions like, “How are you doing?” or “Are you getting better?” I chose to always respond with, “I’m doing really well, thank you.” I admit, part of this response was due to pride. I wanted people to know I was getting better quickly; that I was bouncing back better than the average person. But the reality was, I still hurt or I wouldn’t be using a cane. When I exercised and stretched to rebuild muscle and tendons, it was hard. But I chose to make the distinction between the pain of my pre-surgery condition and the pain of rebuilding muscles that had not been used in quite some time. Although they both hurt, the first was debilitating while the second was healing and restoring. So, was I misleading my well-meaning friends when I said I was doing “really well”? I don’t think so. I chose to see the pain of healing as self-inflicted, intentionally induced to ensure a full recovery. So, yes, I was doing well…by my perspective. Since when healing we can have both good days and bad days, this attitude turned out to be an encouragement to me on the days when the journey seemed longer than expected. Is there a perspective you’ve adopted that’s not allowing you to be a role model for others in your life? Can you find a way to alter your point of view of your situation to improve your perspective? Are you willing to alter your perspective and change your attitude? Lord, may I never forget to praise You for the miracle of how You created our bodies to heal. Continue to teach me patience and give me a right perspective to walk closely with you. Amen “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” I Thessalonians 5:16-18 What are your thoughts? Libby Note: Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865), the 16th President of the United States that led the nation through its Civil War; the country’s greatest moral, constitutional and political crisis. In doing so, Lincoln preserved the Union, abolished slavery, strengthened the federal government and modernized the economy.
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WelcomeI love the wisdom of the ages gleaned from relevant quotes. In them there is a connection to the human experience that crosses all borders. Join me as I relate my personal experiences, and link the wisdom of the quote to the Source of all wisdom: God's Word, the Bible. Enjoy, Libby Categories
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