there i am

I finished There I Am the other day, and it has been on my mind ever since.  Ruthie Lindsey is a lovely soul, and her story is one of love, loss, choices, and healing.  

Ruthie was in a terrible car accident in high school and it caused her severe pain later in life.  She let the pain win for seven years-- bedridden, addicted to painkillers, barely holding on.  Eventually, she fought her way out of addiction and despair, and she found a way to change her narrative.  She learned alternative strategies for handling her chronic pain, and  her mindset now is amazing.  She spreads light and love intentionally each day.

Although a lot of us might not be able to relate to Ruthie's chronic pain, we all have our "thing" in life.  We have limiting beliefs, emotional burdens, past traumas, and present struggles.  If Ruthie can learn to choose joy and beauty after all she has been through and as she deals with pain on a daily basis, surely we can too.  

If you feel like it, check out a sample of the book on Amazon.  If you aren't interested in the book, maybe just take a moment to think about the quote I included in the slideshow to the left.  ❤ 

Ruthie also did a podcast with one of her dear friends.  It's called Unspoken.  They don't make new episodes anymore, but I sure have enjoyed the older episodes.  Give it a listen if you want to get to know her a bit.  

Have you read something inspirational lately?