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Greatest Gift
by Nancy M. Turcich, NTS, RPP, RPE
By far, the greatest gift of all is health...body, mind and soul. It is no easy task to stay on track and find balance within, but it is more than worth the effort.
After falling from a cliff in 1982 and badly damaging my physical structure, I was forced to look at my body in a different way. Pre-injury, it did everything I ever asked it to do with little effort. If I wanted to move my legs, I moved my legs. If I wanted to get up from a chair, I got up from a chair. However, once paralysis set in, simple movements became impossible. Regardless of the effort put forth, my lower extremities wouldn't budge.
I've always been strong-minded. If there was a will, I found a way. If I wanted to do something, I did it. I never needed anyone else in order to do something. Laid out flat on my back in a hospital bed with my body covered in plaster changed all of that. Nearly everything that my mind wanted to do I had to rely upon another person to do. I could brush my teeth, but I needed another person to bring me the toothbrush, toothpaste, cup of water, and spit bucket.
At the time, my soul seemed to be on vacation, as if it were thrown free when I hit the boulder that crushed my spine. Reflecting upon that time, I know that it was actually the only thing working, as it always had- for my greater good. The spirit within was alive and well, talking to me, listening to me, hearing my pleas.
I was mad at my soul in the early stages of my recovery. I looked at my nineteen- year-old lifeless from the chest down body and said, "If I can't walk, then that is the end for me." My soul disagreed. I asked, "Why did you stay alive in this body?" "What was the point?" A direct answer escaped me, but my soul kept me company in the dark hours of doubt, doom, and gloom.
Each level of healing has brought me closer to me- the true me, the me I am meant to be. Pieces of my physical self return with new sensations awakening in my cells. Even the "not so pleasant" sensations bring a smile to my face because I recognize that another part of me is alive. Surprises arrive some twenty plus years later.
They say that we all have a purpose, that no one else on earth can do what we do. We are all unique. All I have to do is look at my brothers and sisters to see the truth in that statement. After all, we all came from the same two individuals, yet, we are all our own person.
The challenge to recognizing any gift is to feel it, see it, and be it in the present. Each day upon awakening I lay in bed and let my mind wander. I may recall a dream, or think of something new to write. I reflect upon the day and night that are now my past. I look into the crystal ball of my future and wonder how accurate I can be. And then I give thanks. Not for anything in particular, but for everything in general. I gaze around the room and see the faces of people I love in the pictures that encapsulated a moment in time. I glance at the ceiling to see what characters jump out of the plaster design above my head. I experience my body and how it is feeling presently. And then, ever so slowly, I roll to my side and push myself up to walk through another day.
I live a simple life and I have found that it works for me. I consciously take care of my body, my mind, and my soul. When I feel out of balance, I do what I can to regain a sense of wholeness. If all else fails, I lay myself down, close my eyes, and know that the next day represents a new opportunity for me to find myself again as the night wipes the slate clean.
The greatest gift has come to me through years of getting to know me. The internal and external checks and balances guide me to my center, to the safe and welcoming place within. My work as a polarity therapist brings peace of mind and an alignment with the Source within. I truly enjoy unwrapping that present, putting it on, and walking through this world.
For more details about holistic therapy and Nancy's experience with healing refer to her book
"Finding My Way From Paralysis To A Rich, Full Life."
Reproduction of articles are permitted by Nancy M. Turcich, NTS, RPP, RPE, author and
holistic bodyworker, with acknowledgments and credentials included.
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For further information or questions, please contact Nancy @ Natural Massage Therapy at
928-717-1251, nmt1@naturalmassagetherapy.com.
All articles are for informational/educational purposes only. This information does not take
the place of current treatment plans nor medications prescribed. Always consult your physician
to determine the most beneficial course of treatment for your individual needs.
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