Positive Ability

It seems as though once in a while there is a ’spirit’ that we can’t see or touch that speaks to us. That shakes us into awareness … making us wonder what type of changes are absolutely necessary to succeed. Mentally, physically, emotionally, and professionally.

Well, the ’spirit’ recently grabbed my shoulders and shook me hard. Very hard. Hard enough to make me realize that I had to make some serious changes in the way I thought about life. My life.

I was recently diagnosed with Type II diabetes. Yes – good old adult onset diabetes. As the doctor spoke the words I felt like I had lost a good friend. That old friend that loved anything resembling dessert, anything resembling a devil-may-care diet. The ‘old me’ was leaving on a long trip … the new me had arrived … without notice.

A few weeks into this adjustment I have to say … I feel so much better than I had been feeling. I’ve lost some weight – still more to go – and have learned to eat healthier meals. I’ve also discovered that there is almost any dessert imaginable made in sugar-free form! Even my beloved ice cream! Yippee!

The lesson here? Occasionally we are thrown a curve ball. It happens. But even when we aren’t quite sure how to react to that curve ball … there is a solution if we stop and take stock of the situation. Then it’s up to us to make an informed and educated decision on how to proceed.

I am now a diabetic. Big deal. I will handle it. I will control it. I will still rise with the sun and make the most of every day. It’s who I am.

How do you deal with the unexpected? Do you cave in? Crumble? Panic?

I am here if you need me. We can work on it together.

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