Because gratification of a desire leads to the temporary stilling of the mind and the experience of the peaceful, joyful Self, it's no wonder that we get hooked on thinking that happiness comes from the satisfaction of desires. This is the meaning of the old adage, "Joy is not in things, it is in us." -Joan Borysenko

"All progress occurs because people dare to be different." -Harry Milner

"There are many ways of going forward, but only one way of standing still." -Franklin D. Roosevelt

"Reasonable people adapt themselves to the world. Unreasonable people attempt to adapt the world to themselves. All progress, therefore, depends on unreasonable people." - George Bernard Shaw

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How do these quotes go together??? Guess my stream of thought is difficult to follow sometimes! I received an e-mail early this morning with a great video about joy. It was very timely because I have been having some doubting thoughts about being able to walk again and have been somewhat discouraged that other people are not as positive about it as I am. I know everyone's intentions are good. They don't want me to be disappointed if I don't become an independent walker and are concerned about my physical safety in the meantime (falling). My only disappointment will be if I don't get to try. So...to keep motivation alive, I'm reviewing progress up to this point to remind myself of where I started and how far I have come - a quick review to dispel doubts! So, that's where the progress quotations come in...

BTW - I'm learning yoga in an adaptive yoga class