Category Archives: My journey towards independence

My journey from utter helplessness to independence

Day 2973: Become Everything You Want From the World

In life we attract what we are not what we want- that’s my message to the world

It’s 11: 19 AM on day 2973 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray read a Bible verse and do some work

Yesterday I was reminded that in life we attract what we are not what we want I’ve noticed that most people want from life what they themselves aren’t they want love while they are hateful, trust while being disloyal, abundance while living in a mindset of scarcity…life doesn’t work like that love, be loyal and see that you have much already and love, loyalty and abundance will come looking for you.

Day 2972: Existing Vs. Living

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The difference between existing and living is the contribution we make to the world- that’s my message to the world.

It’s 7: 33 AM on day 2972 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray read a Bible verse and do some work.

Yesterday I was reminded that money and fame are not my end-goal in life what’s most important to me is that every day I exist the world is better BECAUSE OF ME sometimes I volunteer my time and other times I give of my resources. Make a difference WHEREVER YOU ARE in whatever way that you can.

Day 2971: Reflect and Reprioritize

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Reflect often and reprioritize as much as you need to – that’s my message to the world

It’s 1: 59 PM on day 2971 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, spend time outside, read a Bible verse and do some work

This year I switched up my routine entirely I no longer switch on my laptop first thing in the morning instead I pray, spend time outside, actually eat breakfast… it has made a remarkable difference in my life I think my surgery is the best thing that has ever happened to me it has forced me to reprioritize and made me realize that the most important things – the trees, flowers, birds, and a deep sense of connection – are out there in the world and the most important people are sitting across from me

Day 2971: Contentment in A World of Consumerism

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If all you have now is all you ever will have would you still be grateful?- that’s my question to the world

It’s 11: 13 AM on day 2971 of my journey towards independence and I managed to spend time outside, read a Bible verse and do some work

Today I found myself wondering if all you have now is all you ever will have would you still be grateful – in our consumerist society could we possibly be content with enough while still striving to be all of who we were born to be…I hope it’s possible FOR ALL OUR SAKES because this more-is-more culture is destroying Earth (literally).

Day 2970: Trying

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Even when nothing seems to go right keep trying – that’s my message to the world

It’s 1: 03 PM on day 2970 of my journey towards independence and I managed to spend time outside, read a Bible verse and do some work

Today nothing is going my way people are ignoring me, my ideas lack their usual spark…Tuesday feels like a Monday but I’m not quitting God is conspiring for me to succeed something awesome is going to happen before today ends I know it.

Day 2969: 29 October – 5 November Goals

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“Your Monday morning thoughts set the tone for your whole week. See yourself getting stronger, and living a fulfilling, happier and healthier life.“ –
Germany Kent

It’s 12: 12 PM on day 2969 of my journey towards independence and I managed to spend time outside, read a Bible verse and do some work

Last week I set some goals and today I will again be evaluating myself to measure my progress and I’ll be setting some goals for the coming week as well. Take a look:

22-29 October Goals Review

Continue to be kind, honest and generous (give more, do more and be more) [tried]
Be the best Supersidekick to my Superhero Catherine Constantinides [tried]
Spend time outside as often as I can [I did]
Finish reading Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi [not done yet]
Learn 7+ new things [not done]
Write done 7 beautiful moments of the week [not done often]
Try new things [not done]
Use social media to showcase the ability of differently-abled people and teach that Different IS COOL! [ tried]

Highlights of the Week

Watching my Superhero Catherine Constantinides anchor Let’s Have It Out – she did great taking on the Moroccan diplomat on the issue of the Western Sahara
All the moments I spent outside

29 October – 5 November Goals

Continue to be kind, honest and generous (give more, do more and be more)
Be the best Supersidekick to my Superhero Catherine Constantinides
Spend time outside as often as I can and appreciate the little-big things
Finish reading Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Learn 7+ new things
Write done 7 beautiful moments of the week
Try new things
Use social media to showcase the ability of differently-abled people and teach that Different IS COOL!
Arrange to speak to do a talk in front of kids at a Sunday School nearby before the end of the year – public speaking is the only fear i have besides my family getting sick and dying I want to get over my fear of public speaking before 2018 ends.

Day 2968: To my Mother Who Stays: THANK YOU!!!!!!!

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Pay more attention to those who stay than to those who leave – that’s my message to the world

It’s 11 : 56 AM on day 2968 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, go to church, read a Bible verse and do some work

This morning I was reminded to pay more attention to those who stay than to those who leave I get sad sometimes that family members who I thought would always be there for me seem to have forgotten me – no more weekly phone calls nothing I’m lucky if they reply to my whatsapps and call on my birthday – but my mom who this morning walked to church pushing me reminded me that she will stay with me for as long as God allows and I truly truly truly appreciate that.

Day 2967: Look At Yourself From The Outside

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“Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; but remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.” – Epicurus

It’s 12 : 50 PM on day 2967 of my journey towards independence and I managed to read a Bible verse and do some work

This morning I looked at my whole life from an outsider’s point of view and I saw a girl swinging from treetops, jumping from cliffs, doing her best to be of service all without the abilities most take from granted and just from a second I thought wow and then I was back to myself again but that moment reminded me that I must stop being so self-critical because I genuinely am trying at this life thing.

Day 2965: One of Life’s Weeds

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Be like a weed between the pavement beautiful because it’s not supposed to grow there – that’s my massage to the world.

It’s 12 : 52 PM on day 2965 of my journey towards independence and I managed to spend time outside, read a Bible verse and do some work

This morning while outside I couldn’t help noticing the weeds between our pavement and I thought how beautiful they were because they weren’t supposed to grow there I feel like one of life’s weeds because by all accounts I wasn’t meant to be anything that I have become and yet somehow by God’s grace and determination something has been made (and is in the making) from this life of mine I feel truly blessed.

Day 2964: Catherine Constantinides Discusses Western Sahara on Let’s Have It Out #LHIO

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Catherine Constantinides to Acting Charge d’ Affaires, Abdelkader Naji of the Moroccan Embassy to South Africa [regarding Morocco’s 42-year illegal occupation of Western Sahara]: “How can you offer local autonomy to a country you don’t believe exists? ”

It’s 2 : 15 PM on day 2964 of my journey towards independence and I managed to spend time outside, read a Bible verse and do some work.

Last night My Superhero Catherine Constantinides guest anchored Let’s Have It Out discussing the Western Sahara Conflict with Acting Charge d’ Affaires, Abdelkader Naji of the Moroccan Embassy to South Africa I was impressed by Catherine’s restraint the Charge d’ Affaires’s only aim was to attack her and her only aim was for the truth to be known God bless her he tried to talk over and attack her meanwhile she was sticking to the facts and trying to make the world aware of Morocco’s 42-year illegal occupation of the Western Sahara – I picked my Superhero really well *impressed with self* . Please do watch the episode below and share: