Spinal Network News - August 2017

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We need to drop the attitudes and mind-set (narratives) that keep us stuck in a space and, see what is possible when we open ourselves up to being open and honest with ourselves—to let go of that which is holding us back... we resist what persists. We need to choose that what is, is what is, and live in the now—life is full of possibilities. Ultimately, we are in control of ourselves and how we choose to see things. When we go through a traumatic, life-altering event, all these patterns of being that we have come to know and have relied upon, will come into play, and we will view our ‘possibility’ through this lens. I think this is why people process their grief differently; there is no right or wrong. Grieving is natural, understandable, necessary, and very human. So, what can we do to help ourselves choose our new way of being and be open to seeing what is possible in our lives? I have been thinking about this a lot, as I really want to be able to help people in this journey. I would love to hear from you about what works for you and, even what doesn’t work. My thoughts around this are, that we need to recognize that we have the power to look at ourselves, at how we judge others, and at how this could be limiting us. I am not saying that we all do this, but if we do, then maybe we need to take an honest look at ourselves. If we can be open to the view that life is full of possibility and, take responsibility for our thoughts, actions, and reactions, by trying to find out where they are coming from and what happened to us to create our way of viewing life and people; then it should be possible to separate out the thoughts/attitudes and ways of being that limit us, and create a place where we can see clearly what is actually happening, not what we think might happen. Then, we have the potential to open our mind up to look at things in a different way, without the limits our beliefs had put on us previously, and see a life full of possibilities. I would really love to hear from you and start an open and frank discussion on this topic. I want to figure out a way we can help show people that, although life is definitely different and has different challenges following on from an SCI, life can still be great; that we all have value; that life is full of possibilities and, that we are in control of our own destiny. My team and I are here to help with this; we have lived experience of spinal cord impairment; we are all survivors and, we care and want to assist people to live great lives full of purpose and joy. 24 |
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Page 1 and 2: SNN August 2017 Volume 20 Issue 2 I
Page 3 and 4: EDITORIAL GIVING YOUR LIFE A PLAN..
Page 5 and 6: THE ULTIMATE DRIVING CONTROLS HERE
Page 7 and 8: Hans Wouters presents the “Chalic
Page 9 and 10: As Pullar lay prone saying the Lord
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