Hi Everyone,
Corey received a gift from her cousin Becky. A necklace with the word ‘dream’ etched on a silver plate with a single pearl attached (pearls were Corey’s signature jewelry).
Today as we were driving home from Bryn Mawr, she touched the necklace forgetting it adorned her neck. I reminded her of who gave it to her and what message was engraved on it.
She touched her charm as we rode in silence. I began to think of her inspirational word. Sometimes dreams aren’t tangible. They are a lifetime goal or vision, usually with a purpose that hasn’t yet been fulfilled. Sometimes dreams aren’t entirely realistic. On the other hand if they were, they would already be achieved.
I believe dreams can change reality. They help to redirect our focus and see things differently then they are now. Unfortunately, it’s difficult to be a dreamer day in and day out when reality forces us to look at the present instead of the future.
Corey was very quiet. I sensed she was processing something.
C – mom, dreams are different then goals aren’t they?
M – depends on your definition
C – its important to dream isn’t it
M – I definitely think so
C – I don’t think it matters what injury you have i think you have to dream if you want to get through recovery.
M – what’s your dream
C – to be all better and start a new life
A simple word with a simple charm speaks to her future. Corey, like the oyster cultivating the pearl, is dealing with her own irritant…recovery. With acceptance, patience and effort, she is slowly creating a new life; her own fresh start, her pearl.
Today I’m reminded that our daily irritants don’t have to keep us from dreaming of the beautiful miracle we are cultivating every day, xoxo