True Blindness Isn't Just In Our Eyes

Table of Contents

1. True Blindness Isn't Just In Our Eyes

2. Mindset: Your Mind Is Playing Mind Games

3. 3 Quotes For The Week

4. Life Tip: The Most Valuable Asset

5. Philosophy

6. Message For the Week

7. Resources

Issue 10

Welcome to the 10th edition of our newsletter, can you believe we’ve hit double digits already? I’m beyond grateful to have you all here, sharing this journey of reflection and growth with me. This week, we’re diving deep into a topic that’s close to my heart: true blindness isn’t just in the eyes.

As always, I’ve got your favorite lineup: three soul-stirring quotes to spark inspiration, a life lesson that’s been simmering in my own experiences, a sprinkle of philosophy to get those mental gears turning, and, of course, the message of the week to carry you through with intention and grace!

True Blindness Isn't Just In Our Eyes

Meet Erik Weihenmayer: a name that resonates with resilience and courage. At just a teenager, he faced the unimaginable when he lost his sight completely. Yet, instead of succumbing to despair, Erik chose a different path, he chose to climb, both literally and metaphorically!

In 2001, Erik became the first blind person to conquer Mount Everest, a summit he couldn't see, but felt in every fiber of his being. His journey isn’t just about breaking records; it’s about breaking barriers, those invisible chains that often hold us back from our true potential.

He’s scaled peaks on all seven continents and even kayaked 277 miles through the wild Colorado River, a challenge that terrifies many who can see! Talk about redefining limits!

Erik's story teaches us something profound: the most significant obstacles we face are often the doubts we harbor within ourselves. True blindness isn't just in our eyes, it's failing to recognize our power and strength.

Mindset: Your Mind Is Playing Mind Games

Ever notice how your brain loves to throw a tantrum when you’re tired? Or how it convinces you that a single snack is the end of your healthy eating journey? And don’t even get me started on those moments of fear where your mind goes full-on drama queen, making mountains out of molehills.

When you feel those familiar traps creeping in, take a deep breath and remind yourself: “Not today, mind. I’m in control!”

So, next time you find yourself doubting or spiraling, pause and ask: “Am I just tired, hungry, or scared?” Trust me, your inner superhero is just waiting to take charge!

3 Quotes For The Week

It is the nature of the strong heart, that like the palm tree it strives ever upwards when it is most burdened.

The sun, the moon and the stars would have disappeared long ago... had they happened to be within the reach of predatory human hands.

Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them - that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.

Life Tip: The Most Valuable Asset

The most valuable asset in life?
It’s not money.
Not fame.
Not even time.

It’s character.

Everything rises and falls on the kind of person you choose to be:
In private.
When no one is watching.
When no praise or reward is expected.

Philosophy

“Pass through this brief patch of time in harmony with nature, and come to your final resting place gracefully, just as a ripened olive might drop, praising the earth that nourished it and grateful to the tree that gave it growth.”

—MARCUS AURELIUS, MEDITATIONS, 4.48.2

Message For the Week

Give an inch, and people will take a mile.

Set boundaries.

Without boundaries, you will find that your life will seem like random chaos. It is not random.

You are opening the door for chaos and pain to enter into your home with a smile on your face.

Set boundaries.

Resources