The Smithsonian is one of the most celebrated and prestigious museums in the world. It archives history of the United States like no other museum could ever accomplish. Those who are in the Smithsonian, represented in some way for their accomplishments, achievements, and contributions have a special place in our history.
There’s a bumper sticker/refrigerator magnet etc. that states, “Well behaved women seldom make history”. Think about that for a moment and then see how it applies to your life, compare and contrast the figures you admire most in the Smithsonian. How does your life measure up? If we were putting together a museum just about you what would be the highlights?
When diagnosed with a chronic or life-threatening illness merely trying isn’t good enough. Until your mind, body, and spirit are on the same page with a common goal you’re probably just going through the motions. Your life is too precious to simply just go through the motions. A quote from the show The West Wing states, “You think there’s a room in the Smithsonian for guys who never tried?”
There’s nothing about overcoming an illness that’s easy. For many the simple act of getting out of bed in the morning could be the biggest challenge of the day, but trying is a must. Whether the reason you can’t get out of bed is physical or emotional; the act of trying, desiring, even willing if necessary goes a long way.
I’m not suggesting that you have to fly around the world looking for gurus and healers who will perform miracles. I am suggesting that you take your thoughts and actions one step further than usual. It’s too easy when facing a health challenge to get caught in the rut of the same. Life becomes a routing when it should be a continual mystery.
How will you make history for yourself? What can you do today, just one thing that will move you one step deeper in healing your mind, body, and/or spirit? Who do you need to call to join you in this mission? Don’t be well-behaved, be outrageous!
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