Don't give up enthusiasm

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“Nobody grows old merely by living a number of years. We grow old by deserting our ideals. Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul.”

— Samuel Ullman

I would like to thank

The Uplifters

for allowing me to co-host last night’s workshop. It was a great hour of knowledge, reflection, and sharing. Thank you so much

Aransas Savas

and for those who joined us.

Beth and Karen it was great to see you!

I want to share a piece quoted from The Indian Journal of Psychiatry. It had such an impact on my healing journey that I added it to my book (with permission)— My Road: A Runner’s Journey Through Persistent Pain to Healing

Listen to the biochemistry of belief and the inspiration for today’s poem out loud above or on The Run to Write Poetry Podcast.

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                  Belief

Every tiny cell in my body—
is paying deep attention 

gathering my beliefs
listening to what I say

passing this information 
in and out

over 75 trillion cells 
I've heard. 

in and out
And they will obey. 

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Write together Friday is tomorrow at 11 am (EST). Please join us. The link is below.

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The Indian Journal of Psychiatry, 2009 Oct-Dec.; 51(4):239-241. Used with permission.