Creating a Time Bomb

“Today I celebrate one year that my life has changed completely. It was on this day last year that I was enjoying a BBQ with the family when out of nowhere I was struck by something (enigma in medicine) that prevented me from walking. From that moment, I have changed in mind, body and soul. No regrets, just struggles, pain, victories and lots of lessons. I am very grateful for where I am today although I know I still have a long way to go. One day at a time and one step at a time, thanks to God. I also thank all those who have helped me on this journey!!! Today I celebrate life!” ( Meire Marion - May 15, 2012)

This is a text that I posted on my social networking page. My life has changed in so many ways since May 15, 2011. I see the world differently and it saddens me to see that we only learn through pain. I see people differently and how human values have changed throughout these years.

People are worried about consuming and making money. Obviously both things go together. You need the cash to purchase things. We are bombarded with information from all around about the importance of having top notch equipment and perfect bodies, hair, skin, clothes, homes, vacations and so forth. To have all of this, you need to work longer hours and undergo periods of stress, lack of sleep, mal nutrition, reduce free time, reduce family time, no time to strengthen our spirit and eventually become unhappy workaholics.

When you see it in writing, it is so clear to see how harmful we lead our lives. We prepare ourselves for destruction. We lead ourselves to doom. We transform our bodies into time bombs. One day or another it will all go up in the air. You end up making so much money to be spent on medication and doctors, sometimes. Or is it sometimes? The body was not made to be immortal. One day it will stop functioning properly and then you will be forced to change your life. (If you are given the opportunity, of course.) Eventually towards the later years, if you reach it, you end up wasting money on doctor’s bills.

Nonetheless, one thing that I am truly grateful for is my faith. This is getting stronger on a daily basis. Putting my life in God’s hands is the best decision I have ever made in my life. He has made it possible for me to walk again and even though there are still obstacles to overcome each day there is a new opportunity to make a difference and enjoy what is meant to be enjoyed: LIFE.

So much love! I am sorry if you do not understand what I mean. But deep down in my heart I hope that you too can feel all this love from above.

( Written June 18, 2012)

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