“I just find myself happy with the simple things. Appreciating the blessings God gave me.” ~ DMX
Standing tall. Eyes wide with hope. Moving fast. Trying to live life. Running so hard. But constantly falling down.
At least two times a year my world stops spinning. And when I hit the ground everything halts. It all comes crashing down. Whatever I’m carrying in my hands and pockets fall to the floor. A discontinued existence.
But each time a disaster happens, I slowly pick myself up. Gather my belongings and begin running again. Seemingly bouncing back. But there is always something I leave behind. A little eyesight. Some strength in my right hand. A memory of a conversation I had last week.
I never know what ability I might lose. I really don’t have much influence over the circumstance. So, I try to control what I can. The main goal is to make sure I pick up my crown. Despite how confused I get or how weak I am I strive to keep my joy. I’m the girl running to my next life experience. With missing parts. Holding a paper crown to my head.
It’s made of paper and its fragile. I must protect it from all the little fires started by sudden baseline changes, exacerbations and random daily mishaps.
The crown helps me remember I’m the Queen. The Empress. The Ruler of my realm. It’s a crown of dignity. Self-esteem. Pride. And no matter what I do. No matter how many times I stumble. If I’m too tired to get out of bed. If my voice is too low to speak. I will never drop my crown and leave it behind. Because my paper crown is my happiness.
WOW! God gave you high strength to fight for your goals. Keep it up, Your words are very Inspiring for the world.
You are so gifted as a writer, your ability to nail how so many are feeling as they deal with different losses each day, these may not only be physical, support, friendships, abilities to do what one loves are also in the mix and each time you write you expresses these losses in a new and thoughtful way. Yes, keep straightening that crown, you wear it very well and inspire so many as you do. All my best wishes.
Geez. Your expression was in a simple form yet so detailed and relatable. Thanks for sharing. ❤️
You are the Queen, now and always. xoxoxo
Although pieces of me fall away over time, I remain 100 percent me. Curious how that works.
Beautiful and inspiring…
This made me cry it was so relatable. You are so strong to write how so many of us feel. To continually lose things and try to pick up the pieces takes true strength. Keep straightening your crown. ❤️