Please read Part 1 and Part 3 for context. Thank you. In the following months after I bowed out of the black belt cycle I devoted my time to rehabbing my knee. After several months I met with my Sensei and the decision was made that I take 1 class a week -- a weapons class -- that would limit torching or high impact. I continued taking this class at the martial arts school … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2010
Traumatic Brain Injury and Making Adjustments Part 1
By Second Chance to Live
Hello and welcome back to Second Chance to Live. Thank you for making the decision to stop by to visit with me. Please remember that you are always welcome around my table. In the following series I will share a principle that I am using in my life -- because of my experience. My interest is not to draw attention to me, but to share a principle that I use in my life. Let me … [Read more...]
Traumatic Brain Injury and the Power of “Queue” Part 3
By Second Chance to Live
Please read Part 1 and Part 2 for context. Thank you. In Part 1 of the article I introduced the young woman and her struggle of accepting the reality of being a “cueue”. In Part 1 I shared my struggle in accepting the reality of being a traumatic brain Injury survivor. In Part 2 of the article I spoke to the awakening the young woman experienced when Beverly Crusher said, “You … [Read more...]
Traumatic Brain Injury and the Power of “Queue” Part 2
By Second Chance to Live
Please read Part 1 for context. Thank you. In part 1 of this series I spoke about the struggle that the 18 year old woman faced between what she wanted and her reality. Although she wanted her circumstances to be different, she made the decision to accept her reality. With her decision – accepting the reality that she was a “queue” -- she realized that she would be limited in … [Read more...]
Traumatic Brain Injury and the Power of “Queue” Part 1
By Second Chance to Live
Hello and welcome back to Second Chance to Live. Thank you for making the decision to stop by to visit with me. Several days ago I watched a television show that has been on my mind. The television show: Star Trek -- The Next Generation. In synopsis the show introduced an 18 year old woman who came to the Enterprise to work with the medical staff as a sort of intern. In the … [Read more...]