Ode to Dana and Christopher

Christopher Reeve's Widow Dies at Age 44

"..Dana Reeve, who won worldwide admiration for her devotion to her "Superman" husband, Christopher Reeve, through his decade of near-total paralysis, has died of lung cancer at the age of 44.Christopher Reeve, star of Hollywood's "Superman" movies, became an activist for spinal cord research after a horse-riding accident paralyzed him in 1995. He died Oct. 10, 2004.

Dana Reeve was a constant companion and supporter of her husband during his long ordeal and his work for a cure for spinal cord injuries."

Whether we wish to admit this or not emotions do rule our lives. Being "overly" emotional or having a marked lack of emotions are both unhealthy.

But remember...Every emotion has a front and a back. Take love for example. Self-love can be healthy and even healing, if it translates into positive and productive action.
An excess of it can however border on narcissism.
This type of self preoccupation can distort the tone of any criticism, lending it a decidedly negative tone. It could evoke feelings of resentment, anger, self-pity, and even self-hatred..the polar opposite of its origin.

Self pity is one emotion that Christopher and Dana Reeve would not abide.
Think about the times you allow yourself the "luxury" of wallowing in great sadness, nit-picking everything that seems to go wrong in your Life.. and drowning yourself in sorrow, oftentimes over trivial, non-life threatening events.
It's easy to feel victimized, not to mention the added 'bonus' of accruing as much attention as possible.

True - Life can afford us some serious heartache.
Dana and Christopher seemed to have a "picture perfect" life till that fateful day in 1995.
For all intents and purposes Christopher lost the use of his body. The subsequent tests, procedures and surgeries and the interim periods of convalescence...must have seemed endless.
And yet they both exhibited a form of courage that was nothing short of inspirational. They retained their lively sense of humour and availed every opportunity to help others with spinal-cord paralysis.

When problems or even perhaps tragedy or trauma strikes, it is not time to call forth self-pity, but rather the inner reserves of strength you most likely never even knew you had.

When faced with a challenge, always act. and always ask: What am I going to DO about it?" "What's next?"
Let your imagination be your coach.

If you truly want to honor Dana and Christopher Reeve.....in the words of a friend of mine.......tomorrow morning..Rise and Shine..don't rise and whine.
In their memory..Join their ranks.









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