last weekend, i attended a screening of the science of inspiration, which is a full-length presentation that sheds light on the world of diabetes and the people who live with it. the documentary, put together by triabetes, followed a group of diabetic individuals training for a triathlon and recorded the tremendous challenges they face and admirably overcome.
triabetes, a project of insulindependence, aims to “shatter preconceived notions of what people with diabetes can do, revolutionizing the way people approach diabetes through inspiration, education of the patient and medical communities about diabetes and exercise, and exploration of the physiological and social foundations of successful diabetes management.”
i have not (up until this point) been aware of the powerful effects this debilitating disease has on millions of lives nor have i experienced it firsthand with someone in my own life. after watching the movie and listening to the touching stories that these brave beings chose to share, I left the theater feeling heartbroken and inspired at the same time.
peter nerothin and nate heintzman are the two very beautiful souls and amazing men behind the movement. to learn more, please visit insulindependence.
this bundle of sweetness has knowingly captured my heart with her wide-eyed innocence, her thirst for life, her beautiful soul, her strong will, her never-ending curiosity.
during my jog this morning, my heavy feet did not have my undivided attention as they usually do while i execute my mind’s goal. to my amazement, my heart took over and pounded away with a love for life that caught me off guard as it broke wide open only to pour out some of the love that filled it beyond capacity to make room for what’s to come. this ‘growing of the heart’ happens more often than not but it is usually while i am loving or dancing or driving or doing something i thoroughly enjoy. so for it to occur while i was running, counting the minutes until i am done and can sit down again, took me by surprise.
the emotional experience (while i am throwing one foot in front of the other) brought to mind all the beautiful individuals that make my world a brighter place to live. after all, my precious family and friends, the ones who have magically appeared in my life, allow me to love without walls, give me the courage to take risks without giving in to fear’s demands, bring me a little slice of heaven every time i crave sweetness, show me colors i have never seen and love me unconditionally for all of my wild and bizarre ways.
the past 4 months have been an amazing journey for me. what was supposed to be a one month hiatus of rest and play after a bout of serious burn-out turned into 16 weeks of unforgettable moments that slowly transformed my perception of reality. nothing happened as i expected. my plans were shot to hell. and i could not be happier for the way things have spontaneously unfolded. some times it takes stepping out of the day-to-day routine, releasing the grip on personal forecasts and allowing life to pave a path that resonates with who we have become so that we can shed our old skin and emerge with new eyes, restored awareness and an awakened passion for our capricious excursion.
rob thomas
i got to see this beautiful creature in concert a couple of weeks ago.
