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Sudden Impact: S.O.S.
Survivor's Observations & Stories
Miracle Mission
Many years ago I wasn't expected to live. Most of the doctors said, "Let God have him -if he lives - he'll be a vegetable for the rest of his life." I can now vividly recall visions of a priest always walking around the hospital ready to give my last rites. It is visions like this that stay firmly pressed in my mind. My Mom was always there, day and night; she would go home occasionally to do her 'changeover.' She would pray daily at a Methodist church and strengthened by the inherent power that comes from a place of worshipping wisdom!
I can recall the verse I lived by, which went as follows: "Life is like a stone…knowing that the value of this stone is not important until lost in some manner…the stone does have a significant value…but life is much more precious with spiritual value!"
I can feel in my mind, body and spirit how there must be some spiritual plan for the rest of my life. There's more to my life than just living it. When I let my mind go, it dives into solid serenity. My mind goes through those tranquil phrases in the "Desiderata," which motivates me into a new positive way of life. It goes to a place like this to capture comfort. In this day and age I finally can feel a new programmed peace within.
My key is to find the strategies to hold onto that placidness. Occasionally, I sense this inner power trying to guide me towards a given goal. This is the only effective way I can win…by going back in my mind's wonder and visiting my "miracle mission!"
By Rick Clark, Editor
Related Links:
www.naturalstandard.com
"Religion, Spirituality & Traumatic Brain Injury" recent studies show that religious and spiritual beliefs may aid in dealing with traumatic brain injury.
www.psychcentral.com/news
"Spirituality Enhanced Recovery from Traumatic Brain Injury" a discussion of how spiritual relationships helps those with traumatic brain injuries rehabilitate from their injury.
www.healtalk.com
"Desiderata" see the writing that gives Rick such powerful daily inspiration.
www.craighospital.org/sci/mets.spirituality
"Spirituality" because traumatic brain injury can be a life changing event, your whole way of life - including your spirituality is challenged.