Might it be within the the repetitive movement of every inhale and exhale where we find complete understanding and connection to all living beings.
Although we may never be able to find complete answers to many difficult questions or fully comprehend reasons for many painful events that have unfolded in our lifetimes, what we can be sure of, is that we are not alone in encountering painful experiences.
Some days working toward improvements and attempting to maintain forward motion can be a major task.
For some reason this movie came to mind this morning and I am feeling the need to share.
The movie Breathe is based on a true story of Robin Cavendish, the story of a man who became paralyzed from polio in 1958 at the age of 28. Doctors gave him only a few months to live however he went on to live for 30 more years with his wife, Diane . Together, they left the hospital, developed groundbreaking medical innovations like a wheelchair with a built-in respirator, and traveled the world to advocate for the independence of people with severe disabilities. ( A trailer for this movie can be viewed on YouTube and the Movie is available on Amazon)
Many years ago I was working as a traveling in home caregiver to mostly elderly individuals, however several of my visits were younger individuals who were living with severe disabilities due to progressive medical diagnosis.
To those who I have been honored to assist with waking to face each day and return to assist with getting to bed for rest at night, I am truly grateful for the friendships and wisdom you have shared with me.
I have met some of the strongest people who truly deserved the highest respect.
Our world and emotional understanding of each others existence is relative only to our own experiences in life…… however, it is the sharing of our individual experiences that allows us to learn from each other.
With Respect, Hope, Joy, and Love, Carmela
Carmela Snelbaker 