INSPIRATION
Cruising the streets
I dream of one day being in the "Dream Cruise". No, I do
not own a classic car, but if I was in the "Dream Cruise", it would be
because a dream of mine had finally come true. What is the
dream? The dream is to be able to comfortably get into any car
and to go any distance that I chose. You see, panic attacks
prevent me from getting behind the wheel of a car. Actually, they
prevent me from doing a lot of things, like grocery shopping, talking
to the neighbors, or even walking around the block.
But, I have a dream, much like Martin Luther King, and that dream is to
be able to enjoy being in the "Dream Cruise". I watch it on
television, and I see a lot of stop and go traffic, not to mention the
heat and the yelling of patrons. I can't fathom being in the
"Cruise", but I can't stop dreaming about it. I just think that
if I could do that, I would be able to do anything that I wanted to
do! Yes, being in the "Dream Cruise" would set me free! I
only have an old Chevy, that has rusted through in many areas, but it
would not matter... They let anybody be in the "Dream Cruise",
and I know they would let me be in it.
Well, I have dreamt about this long enough. I believe that dreams can come true....they can happen to you......
So, I have been practicing. I have gotten into our car, and not
gone anywhere. What I have done is put a tape in the tape player
and done a relaxation exercise. When I found that was working
pretty good, I headed down the driveway, trying to keep relaxed and to
breathe properly. Then, around the block I went....
The Dream Cruise is in August and my plan is to be in the
Cruise. I am taking my support people with me, which happen to be
AIM members.
Like the "Little Engine That Could", I started by thinking I could, to
absolutely knowing I can, with the use of Affirmations. If I can
do this, guess what, so can you, and even greater things. Cheer
for me on the "Cruise". I will be in the rusted maroon Chevy
Impala, 1993.
FREE AT LAST! FREE AT LAST! THANK GOD, ALMIGHTY, I AM FREE AT LAST! ANONYMOUS AIM MEMBER
"If you spend a lot of time thinking about your problems, they'll grow
bigger and stronger. Is that what you want? Of course not! Instead,
focus on your goals. Start your day with them at the front of your
mind, and use notes to recall them strategically throughout your day."
~Les Brown
By Debbie C
Live life one breath at a time...just breathe. If I could write my own
job description it would simply state "Teaching Others To Breathe". A
close friend of mine tells me that I have taught him the art of
breathing and that he shares these words with others.
In Life, it is not what you go through, it is what you get through.
Nancy Mure
Today's Quote
The U.S. Constitution doesn't guarantee happiness, only the pursuit of it. You have to catch up with it yourself.
-Benjamin Franklin
It takes strength to be firm.
It takes courage to be gentle.
It takes strength to stand guard.
It takes courage to let down your guard.
It takes strength to conquer
It takes courage to surrender.
It takes strength to be certain.
It takes courage to have doubt.
It takes strength to fit in.
It takes courage to stand out.
It takes strength to feel a friend's pain.
It takes courage to feel your own pain.
It takes strength to hide feelings.
It takes courage to show them.
It takes strength to endure abuse.
It takes courage to stop it.
It takes strength to stand alone.
It takes courage to lean on another.
It takes strength to love.
It takes courage to be loved.
It takes strength to survive.
It takes courage to live.
This is
Rex Barker, reminding you that in life, it is important to have both
strength and courage - just we all need to be wise enough to
distinguish between the two.
If you would like to add
your own inspiration to this page, please e-mail anny@ameritech.net
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