In Hardship, Choose Bewilderment Over Cleverness

Many Thanks to Toko-Pa Turner! Thank you so much for your beautiful words and wisdom. I didn't know how to express this concept to others while I was in my disoriented state (with chronic Lyme) but always knew that the well-meaning support that people wanted to give didn't sit right with me. I especially love the clarity around any spiritual enlightenment that is automatically expected to be gleaned during and after recovery. "Allowing what’s essential to reveal itself like a wild animal returning to its place of origin after a long exile." This is such a powerful metaphor and completely respects the process of healing. People used to ask me: "So what did I learn from this experience?". My answer: The opportunity to wake up every day and say yes to all that is my life.

Dear Mia, I copied your last sentence into my journal because I wanted to remember it: "The opportunity to wake up every day and say yes to all that is my life." Words to live by. Thank you. You have a generous heart, Bless you for it.