Life is a Miracle | Overcoming Fear | Mindfulness

The journey of life can be difficult.

The turns and bends are like a roller coaster with your eyes closed, or a simulator.

It reminds me of riding the Space Mountain ride in Disney World. You're in complete darkness and don't know which way the roller coaster will take you. I'm actually terrified of roller coasters, but with some encouragement, the right kind of internal positive dialogue, the right friends and family, it helps me overcome my fears.

I have a cousin, Meganne (Wyatt) Christian who is Reserve Astronaut / Commercial Exploration Lead at UK Space Agency and Member of the European Space Agency Astronaut Reserve. She recently reminded me the power of having new things to look forward to and not dwelling on the past. I don't think I'm cut out for being an astronaut. I always struggled to choose a profession when I was in school. There's so much pressure to choose a profession for the rest of your life. I find fear and anxiety can creep in which holds you back from making sound decisions. It’s also difficult to plan out your entire life.

Does anybody else need a little help sometimes? 🙋‍♀️

Makes me think of fear itself. I have a childhood fear of birds. I remember being scratched on the head with the claws of a Satin Bowerbird while walking through the Aviary at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary as a little girl. You're meant to remove all your valuables but I forgot I had sunglasses on top of my head. The bird cut the top of my head when swooping in and took my sunglasses and I was bleeding. I've had a fear of birds ever since. I've had some small victories overcoming the trauma. I've had many friends and family help me overcome this fear.

Does anybody else encounter fear that hinders you in life? 😳

I remember being in hospital just over a year ago and feeding crows mint leaves with another patient. I also sang and danced to mainly Bruno Mars songs in the courtyard there with another patient. My mother used to be a dance teacher and a nurse and my dad used to be in the choir. That was healing. I also remember church friends who used to live in Kona, Hawaii helping me with my fear of birds by holding their budgie (Aussie slang for Budgerigar) in their house during a night full of friends, music and community. That was healing.

As a child, I remember going to Couran Cove Island Resort on South Stradbroke Island with family. My dad used to be their insurance broker and was friends with Gold Coast Mayor, Ron Clarke, who was an olympian. We often would have family getaways there. I remember riding a bicycle (with training wheels on) with my little brother back when we were younger, back to our cabin. On the way back, I sensed my brother wasn't there and turned around to find him on the ground being swooped by either Plovers or Magpies. We had to get medical staff from the island to come and tend to his head injuries.

Does anyone else have issues navigating medical issues? 🤷‍♀️

My family has encountered various medical issues over the many years. I remember my younger brother dislocating his neck playing rugby when he was in Grade 6 and was in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for children for a long time, with a neck brace. The doctors said his injuries could have left him paralysed the rest of his life. I remember visiting him in the hospital. It was heart wrenching to see him bedridden. They had a little schooling room in there for him to try and keep up with his schooling and a little gaming console to help him pass the time.

Many people came and visited him. They said his recovery was miraculous. In the middle of the night, one night, he got up and realigned his spine in his sleep. My parents were taking turns every night to be with him in the hospital whilst working full-time jobs to take care of us. We were told we had the right to sue due to the negligence of how the rugby game was managed, but we decided as a family, not to.

He has sustained many other injuries and I have seen many miraculous moments in his life. His impact on my life and generosity, nobody fully knows, but God. He is kindhearted and worthy. I am eternally thankful that I get to have him as a brother. 

"Ever Be" (Live) - Bethel Music & kalley

"Abba (I Belong to You)" - Tavarious Linzer

I think life is a miracle. Does anyone else think so/have encountered miraculous moments? 🙇‍♀️

"Great Are You Lord" - All Sons and Daughters

"O Come to the Altar (Live)" - Elevation Worship

"Reckless Love" - Corey Asbury

There are good people willing to help, if you let them. 👋

May we always look out for the one person. I had and continue to have so many people looking out for me. I was stuck in a pit of depression, but am growing stronger everyday and I am training my mind to be more mindful and less mindless.

How do you practice mindfulness? And are you aware of when you are being mindless? 🤔

I sometimes wonder if I’m the only one with these life questions…

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