“When you’re surviving you can’t dream” Michael Ketterer.
Well that’s profound. When I think about examples of people surviving, it’s clear to me that this is true. When we are focused on getting by, getting through the next moment, day, whatever, we can’t even imagine what might be or dream about getting there.
Surviving is like coping. We cope with bad news. We cope with negative situations. And hopefully just long enough to move into the next phase – doing something about it. If we’re coping, we’re just getting through it. Is it possible to just get by every day, for a lifetime? Sure. Is it enjoyable? I’m guessing no.
What can we do to move from surviving, or coping, to thriving? What will it take to truly live life and enjoy ourselves? This will certainly look different for each person. Take some time to think about what it would take for you. What if the next time you start to complain about something related to diabetes, instead you think of something positive diabetes has brought to your life?
How about making up a little happy dance or phrase every time your blood glucose lands where you want it? Maybe laugh about overtreating a low instead of berating yourself? (“Oops – did it again!”) Order a custom designed t-shirt with your favorite blood glucose number on it (and keep people guessing). Start dreaming about your next life goal…and then start working toward it.
I wonder what would/could happen if we turned surviving into thriving.