Chatting to my son some 3979ft above sea level, flying at 800kph and 7143km away from Berlin this evening, gave me a new (although known) perspective to how remarkable life and technology is, high in the air chatting to me and watching the soccer world cup match on tv....amazing!

This got me looking at myself with refreshed eyes.

What could I claim as my identity now that my "shakes" (essential  tremors) has toppled me from my self-assured  perch?

I have let go of expectations. I no longer judge "success"--for myself or others--by what people do, but rather by who they are. I am more accepting of their flaws and of my own. My focus is on being rather than doing, on surrendering rather than controlling, on treasuring sweet moments here and now, rather than striving to scale the top of table mountain in record time.

Now, when people ask me what I do, I say, "I am JOY champion!" 

My "shake" has opened my eyes to the true meaning of life.

I just pray and ask the Lord to "give me oil in my Lamp" daily, and keep me filled with joy, hope, peace, understanding, wisdom .....  and lots of faith.

 Greetings to you....

Tuesday, December 3, 2013, the IETF ( International Essential Tremor Foundation ) will be part of a call to action that will change the calendar and help make history! We are celebrating a day dedicated to giving -- when charities, families, businesses, retailers and more will all come together for ‪#‎GivingTuesday‬ - a movement to celebrate giving and encourage more, better and smarter giving during the Holiday Season. 

Consider giving something back today and this festive season. Together we will show how the world can do much more with our wallets than just consume. We invite you to be part of this global or national giving celebration particularly to a health foundation such asThe International Essential Tremor Foundation or associations such as  The Parkinsons Association, Disability Associations, Breast Cancer, Cerebral Palsy etc thats dear to your heart.

Thank you and be blessed