There must something I can do. When too many days appear the same, I wonder what talent I might still have. I hate the word "disabled". It has a tendency to impress others with the idea that I'm a cast off. That's not the feeling I have; yet things I used to do are challenging, at times impossible. Sadness is the enemy I combat when thinking on the past. Still I'm encouraged that there is something, and I seek it.
People say, "don't look back," and yet the very thing that gave me past happiness might simply need adjustment. I take care not to limit myself in thought. Physically I can push along some days without injuring myself. It's been a matter of knowing when to stop, rest, return to a project. I was diagnosed "disabled" in 1998. Since then I've come to know the things that have to be avoided. Where would I be without common sense?
So I'm exploring every venue that comes to mind. I welcome any thoughts or ideas from others. Hey just throw something out there; you never know.
Here's hoping your day is filled with direction!
Hi Dixie. I remember when the word "handicapped" became taboo and "disabled" took it's place. "Differently-abled" was short-lived and too clumsy. But why label at all? All of us are less than perfect in one way or another but in some cases the imperfection doesn't show.
ReplyDeleteI say drop the labels and say "I am what I am" to the world "Take it or leave it!"
Listening to: Julian Bream playing some Villa-Lobos Preludes
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Bazza, over here we have all the labels; nothing gets dropped or changed except quality of treatment. But I so agree with you!
ReplyDeleteI had a listen to Julian's preludes 3 & 4, but maybe I need to hear something more. I'm trying to imagine myself painting to this... might have to pick another one of his recordings.
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