Wednesday, April 9, 2014

I Was Blind (almost) But Now I See

“The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.”-Helen Keller
 “Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others.” -Jonathan Swift
     Yesterday was my cataract surgery. Within a half an hour, the skill of my exceptional ophthalmologist (Dr. R) changed my vision to 20/20. Medicine is truly miraculous. Waking up this morning, I could not help but feel awed by seeing clearly, experiencing more vivid color, and having my eyesight fully restored. Today I saw Dr. R for the last time-he said the surgery looked perfect. He looked even more gorgeous now that I could see him with perfect eyesight. Before our visit ended I told him how profoundly grateful I was for his surgical skill and gave him a big hug. Being a quiet and reserved sort of man, this took him off guard. I am sure not many patients hug him. The other parting comment I left him with was, whenever he has a bad day to remember patients like me who will always be indebted to him for the restoration of their eyesight. 
     It is appropriate for me to share today’s Daily Word’s affirmation about vision:

Consciousness
I see the dawn of a new day.
My life is a reflection of my consciousness. If I am feeling unhappy with my circumstances, I don’t linger in disappointment or discouragement, but rather I rejoice in the discovery that I can change my life by shifting my consciousness. If I don’t like the film that is playing, I can change the reel!
To shift my consciousness, I examine my beliefs. Do I believe I am deserving and loved? Do I believe I am one with God? I discard any unsupportive self-talk and affirm: I deserve all the good God has for me. I am whole, confident, and strong through the power of God within me. I repeat this practice until my consciousness shifts and I see the dawn of a new day.

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