Please read Part 1 under the title of Do Not Give up On Your Dreams or Your Destiny Part 1 of 2 for context. Thank you.
With my spiritual awakening and awareness I came to realize that the events that led to my becoming a traumatic brain injury — at the age of 10 — were an essential switch that prepared me to pursue my dreams and my destiny. With out that switch being pulled — at an early age — on the railroad of my life I would not be able to know what I do today. Although I did not grasp the significance of my traumatic brain injury — until about 5 – 6 years ago — I now realize that had it not been for my traumatic brain injury I would not be able to follow my dreams or pursue my destiny.
With my spiritual awakening and awareness I came to realize that what I thought was meant for my harm was in reality designed for my good.
Today’s thought
Although you may not believe that hope exists my friend, it does. You are being taken care of just for today. The clouds will lift and you will gain a new perspective. What you think makes no sense now will become clear. You will realize your dreams and you will find your destiny. Hope will become your constant companion. Your independence will become your liberation. You will learn to connect with yourself and with your fellows.Your frustration, disappointment and discouragement will be turned for your good.
Stay the course, do not give up on your process because more will be revealed right on time. You don’t have to know the big picture and you can trust the process, a loving God and yourself. What you thought was meant for your harm, you will come to realize was brought about for your good. You will realize what you could not do for yourself was being done for you. You will be greatful for unanswered prayer.
You will come to understand that the events and circumstances that led to the switches being pulled — on your journey — were created to protect you and not to harm you. You will come to realize that you were being led in the direction of your dreams and your destiny.
If you have a hard time believing that good will come from your circumstances, discouragements and disappointments, believe because I believe. You will get what you need, one day at a time. You will come to recognize that what you have is enough, just for today.
Be encouraged my friend, you have a future and a hope. You are being prepared for greatness. Your star will arise. You will be glad that you stayed the course and you will be so glad that you did not give up on your process, a loving God or on yourself.
Be encouraged my friend. You will live your dreams and you will experience your destiny.
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Craig,
You have once again given me great encouragement at a time I need it! Some of the daily struggles that are hard for everyone else can be near devestating for someone with TBI.
My biggest problem is with people that know what a hard time I’m having and they trivalize it by saying things like world has become so fast paced is hard for everyone to process thoughts. That’s when I’d love to be able to do a vulcan mind meld and let them see the lightening storm my mind is constantly in.
Thanks,
Jackie
Hi Jackie,
You are very kind. Your words of encouragement are a balm to me. Some times I wonder if I am having a positive impact upon other tbi survivors lives or if what I am doing with Second Chance to Live makes a difference. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment and encourage me. You are a blessing to me Jackie.
I understand on the minimization front. I have had that done to me many times, in a similar fashion. “Oh we all struggle with that” I hear. Very frustrating at times because the implication is that what I struggle with is no big deal. I think that people that say that to me are trying to encourage me, but the implication is that what I struggle with is not a big deal.
I have written several posts that address that issue and have helped me to accept myself. I do not know if you have read them my friend, but let me give you the links.
https://secondchancetolive.org/2007/05/12/traumatic-brain-injury-and-denial-my-perspective-as-a-tbi-survivor/
https://secondchancetolive.org/2007/08/14/my-struggle-living-with-an-invisible-disability/ 4 part series
https://secondchancetolive.org/2007/08/21/having-an-invisible-disability-%e2%80%93-the-consequence-of-denying-my-reality%e2%80%94part-1/ 2 part series
https://secondchancetolive.org/2007/08/28/traumatic-brain-injury-and-the-double-bind/
https://secondchancetolive.org/2007/04/18/the-power-of-identification/
The good thing to know is that we are not alone in our struggles and that there are solutions.
I hope you have a simply amazing day my friend and God bless you.
Craig