From: Broken Body, Wounded Spirit: Balancing the SeeSaw of Chronic Pain SPRING DEVOTIONS |
Living in the present can seem daunting to those of us who
live with chronic pain, but when we focus on the beauty around us, we can take
a respite from our physical being. Our perception is our reality. In addition
to writing books and advocating, I write poetry. I am not a great poet, but
finding words that tell a story lifts me up in the present. I am not
thinking of things that have happened in the past, or wishing for the future, instead
I am fully vested in the now.
Entering the World of Now © by Celeste Cooper
Mindful presence wraps me in a legacy with the sagest of souls.
Inspired by words of wisdom my mind flows naturally with their
goodwill.
Great people influence my desire and curiosity for being
present.
There is only attendance and resolve when I live in the
world of now.
In every birth of every living thing, there is purity, a
truth.
Innocence bares the gift of a new beginning.
Many tongues speak the language of nature’s primal
significance.
A flower speaks as it reaches for the light; watch it
grow in the world of now.
My spirit is filled with the melody of joy offered by the
songbird.
Gratitude is in knowing its influence in finding my song to
sing.
A soul soars to the new heights by appreciating the
offerings of its existence.
Listen closely; my voice is shrouded with loveliness as I
enter the world of now.
Talk about living in the moment, “The World of Now,” recognizing
April as poetry, Qi Gong, T'ai Chi and Yoga awareness Month, all these things can be particularly
helpful for people living with chronic pain.
Watch the trailer by our friend and fellow author,
internationally known T'ai Chi and Qi Gong expert, Bill Douglas, on my NEW
website, http://CelesteCooper.com. Bill developed the stress management program
at Kansas University, is an expert for Dr. Andrew Weil, and he has been kind
enough to endorse several of our books.
You can find the trailer on my Qi Gong Page, here. Learn
more about T’ai Chi on my new website, here (you can learn more about him by
clicking on the link with his name, Bill Douglas). Find information on Yoga, here.
In healing and hope, Celeste
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"Adversity
is only an obstacle if we fail to see opportunity."
Celeste Cooper, RN
NEW Website: http://CelesteCooper.com
All
answers and blogs are based on the author's opinions and writing and are not
meant to replace medical advice.