July 2026: Tomorrow is Still Unwritten
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Recently, I visited a back specialist hoping to discover whether there was something new causing the
pain and muscle spasms that had suddenly disrupted my life.
After reviewing my CT scan, he looked at me and said, "There is nothing new here."
In one sense, that was good news. No new fracture. No new crisis. No emergency surgery.
What he did see was a collection of findings that have appeared repeatedly on CT scans and X-rays over
the years, along with the natural wear and tear that can accompany eighty-two years of living.
His conclusion was simple. The recent pain was likely an aggravation of old conditions combined with
activity that exceeded what my body was prepared to handle.
Then he surprised me.
Rather than focusing only on the pain, he became concerned about what lay ahead.
He strongly encouraged me to meet with a rheumatologist and explore options for strengthening my
bones. His message was clear: "Let's reduce the chances of the next fracture rather than simply reacting
after it happens."
My daughter accompanied me to the appointment, and as we drove home, I found myself reflecting on
two very different ways of looking at reality.
One approach says, "This is how things are, and this is how they will always be."
The other says, "This is how things are today, but tomorrow is still unwritten."
The first view often feels heavy and final. The second feels open and alive.
Neither denies reality.
The pain is real.
The findings are real.
The limitations are real.
Yet possibility is real as well.
What if reality is not a prison but a snapshot?
What if today's circumstances are simply our current experience rather than our permanent identity?
Many of us have been taught to accept a diagnosis as though it were carved in stone. We hear a
prognosis and unconsciously decide that our future has already been determined.
But life has shown me otherwise.
I have experienced unexpected healing.
I have watched people recover beyond expectations.
I have seen new treatments emerge.
I have witnessed attitudes change, relationships heal, and opportunities appear where none seemed possible.
Reality tells me where I am.
Possibility reminds me that I do not yet know all that may unfold.
Perhaps wisdom is learning to hold both.
To acknowledge what is true today while remaining open to what could be true tomorrow.
To respect the facts without surrendering to them.
To honor the diagnosis without making it our destiny.
For me, this is not wishful thinking. It is not pretending that difficulties do not exist. It is not spiritual
denial.
It is the understanding that there is more to life than what we can presently see.
Some call it possibility.
Some call it faith.
Some call it grace.
Some call it consciousness.
Whatever words we use, it is the recognition that life is continually unfolding and that we do not yet know all that is possible.
The way we see ourselves, the stories we tell ourselves, and the possibilities we allow ourselves to
imagine influence how we experience our journey.
As I reflected on all of this, another thought came to me.
Part of remaining open to possibility is learning to forgive ourselves.
I cannot change what I did not know twenty, forty, or sixty years ago.
I made decisions based on the information, understanding, beliefs, and experiences available to me at the time.
Today I know more.
Today I understand more.
Today I see connections I could not see before.
That is not a reason for regret.
Rather than criticizing my younger self, I choose compassion.
I choose to thank the woman who carried me this far.
She did the best she could with the awareness she had.
And now, with greater understanding, I simply continue forward.
I choose to love and trust my Creator God.
I choose to love and trust my body, even when it struggles.
I choose to love others, recognizing that they too are learning as they go.
And I choose to continue sharing what I learn, not because I have reached the destination, but because
the lessons gathered along the way may help illuminate the path for someone else.
Perhaps wisdom is not arriving at a place where we know everything.
Perhaps wisdom is becoming willing to learn, grow, forgive, and remain open to new possibilities for as
long as we are given breath.
I do not know exactly how my back will feel six months from now.
I do not know how quickly my wound will heal.
I do not know what new solutions may appear.
But I do know this:
As long as I am breathing, I choose to remain open to possibility.
Reality tells me where I am today.
Possibility reminds me that the story is still being written.
~ Barbara
From Frustration to Clarity
Tomorrow is Still Unwritten!
Have you ever noticed how one word—worried, overwhelmed, discouraged, stuck, or afraid—can
quietly shape an entire day?
This month's special guest, Gerri, has a remarkable gift for helping people transform those limiting
thoughts into new possibilities. Through a simple yet powerful process, she shows how changing the
way we think about one word can immediately change the way we feel and respond.
You'll leave with practical tools to:
• Replace anxious thinking with hope and clarity.
• See challenges from a fresh perspective.
• Feel calmer, stronger, and more confident.
• Discover that one small shift in thinking can open an entirely new path forward.
If you've been feeling stuck—or simply want a fresh perspective on life's challenges—this evening may
be exactly the encouragement you need.
Join us and experience how a few words can begin changing your tomorrow.
📅 Tuesday, July 14, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM Eastern Time
💻 FREE Zoom Gathering
🔗 Click Here to Join Zoom
Meeting ID: 870 6988 9804 Passcode: Tomorrow
No registration required — but if you think you may attend, a quick text to 216-409-4906 with your name is appreciated.
Enjoy from the comfort of your own home. Bring your curiosity, your lived wisdom, and simply yourself.
I look forward to seeing you.
~Barbara
CREATING A STRONGER TOMORROW - BODY, MIND & SPIRIT
Tomorrow is Still Unwritten!
Tomorrow is never promised—but how we prepare for it is completely within our control.
This Special Inspirational Zoom is designed to encourage and inspire you to care for your whole self.
We'll explore simple ways to build greater health, strengthen your mindset, nourish your spirit, and learn
about products and tools that many have found helpful on their wellness journey.
Together we'll explore:
• Practical ways to support healthy aging.
• Encouraging ideas for greater peace, purpose, and resilience.
• Simple wellness products and resources that may enhance your journey.
• Inspiration to help you move forward with confidence rather than fear.
You'll leave with renewed hope, practical ideas, and the reminder that each positive choice you make
today helps create a healthier, more joyful tomorrow.
Come expecting encouragement, clarity, and inspiration.
Bring a friend—everyone is welcome!
📅 Tuesday, July 21, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM Eastern Time
💻 FREE Zoom Gathering
🔗 Click Here to Join Zoom
Meeting ID: 869 7143 3313 Passcode: Calm
No registration required — but if you think you may attend, a quick text to 216-409-4906 with your name is appreciated.
Enjoy from the comfort of your own home. Bring your curiosity, your lived wisdom, and simply yourself.
I look forward to seeing you.
~Barbara
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