A funny thing happened in Cancun that has become a catch phrase for me. I usually got up at the crack of dawn to see the sun rise over the ocean for prayer and reflection. One morning I felt the need to work out, so I went to a secluded area and did some Yoga stretching followed by 100 sit ups. I rested a few minutes and started walking on the beach. No small feat for me since as I’ve stated I just stopped walking without the cane a short while ago, and this was my first time on a beach, and walking in sand. By the time I was walking back I was flat out pooped. I passed this German couple, who assumed I was tipsy at 6:30 in the morning (which in Cancun, CAN happen). Anyway, as I stumbled past them the woman said to me, “Perhaps you should lie down”. Now for some reason this struck me as extremely funny, so I started laughing and stumbling even more. I heard “tsk tsk such a shame” as I went past which made me laugh so hard I almost fell.
If only she knew! But it was kind of cool that she DIDN’T know and rather than crawling on the ground I just looked drunk.
When I told Jake the story initially he laughed, then he said something pretty profound. “People have been telling you to lie down since you started this journey”. And you know what, he’s right. Doctors, family, well meaning friends all initially thought this was not a good idea for me. Rather than push myself, perhaps I should just accept my fate and lay down. Thank goodness I didn’t, and chose to listen to those people who believed in me. And more importantly, I listened to ME!!! And look where I am today! Had I just lain down I think the scenario would be different. Heck, I know it would.
So I will always remember the thick German accent telling me “perhaps you should lie down”. And I laugh, and say NO WAY. It makes me get up and do more. Now gotta run and take a walk before lunch is over. Have an above average day!!
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I LOVE it!! Definitely a "Janimal" moment and wonderful memory for you.
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Thanks Becky! And you're right - it is!
ReplyDeleteWhat truth! You have to believe in yourself and know what you want. People often give you their advise, but don't have the whole picture. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteThank you Dianna. Listening to the Spirit inside you is so important. And I believe with everything in me that you must see it with your mind first. BELIEVE IT regardless of what the outside shows or says. Which is why I will believe I will dance again some day. I tried it in Cancun (thanks Keith). On the outside I kind of looked like Elaine from Seinfeld. But on the inside I'm a prima ballarina. :) And you just KNOW that one day..........
ReplyDeleteJust remember Elaine always has a great time dancing!
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