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29 DECEMBER 29
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My Mother created my birth announcement!
Note: my Mother’s expert hand: continuous paper cut out!!!!!
AWEmaZING!!!
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My Mother lost most of her amniotic fluid
at 20 weeks in her pregnancy.
I was born full term.
Β I was born with congenital dysplasia of the hips, right knee, and feet
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My right leg was twisted around my neck.
Surgical reconstruction began at 6 months.
My body is a dynamic testament,
actualized visions,
the blooms,
of remarkable creative medical genius.
My life story has been a unique,
treasured story of collaboration
catalyzed by my
congenital complicated complex orthopedic equation
met with
the pioneering creative genius of orthopedic surgeons
and
physical therapists.
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My story is an improvisational story
steeped in abiding trust;
tuning fork of recognition;
moral courage;
sacred listening;
mutual dedication;
the divinity of the brilliant light in creative genius;
and
RADICAL HOPE.
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HIP HAND HEART
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ALL of my toe joints were congenitally dislocated.
Yes, they looked like a lioness’ clawed paws.
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On 27 December ,
TWO days ago,
Dr. Coetzee reconstructed each toe!
I was prepared to meet the post-operative pain
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prevail through the 8 weeks of recovery.
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My ensemble of friends are remarkable templates of character
– as are my selected orthopedic surgeons and physical therapists!
They all know I am a RISE UP action figure
– NOT a potato chip planted/stuck onto a sofa.
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TEAM – GOO DNESS OF FIT!
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Dr. J. Chris Coetzee
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Above: a close visual approximation of my right foot…
Note: look close at my baby 6 month foot!
ALL my toes were congenitally dislocated
– as were my hips, right knee. both feet and other joints.
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Above: the visual reality of the post-op reconstruction of ALL ten toes!
ELEVATE!
ICE!
WHEELCHAIR!
KEEP POSITIVE
– NO DHA * welcomed!
* D rama H ysteria A ctors
– narcissists: the binary gaslighting/manipulative I am a victim ‘players’!
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Yes,
for my birthday
the AWEmaZING Dr. Coetzee
gifted me
with
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“FOREVER YOUNG” will be MY birthday song on 29 December!
May God’s bless and keep you always
May your wishes all come true
May you always do for others
And let others do for you
May you build a ladder to the stars
And climb on every rung
May you stay
May you stay forever young
Forever young
Forever young
May you stay
Stay forever young
May you grow up to be righteous
May you grow up to be true
May you always know the truth
And see the lights surrounding you
May you always be courageous
Stand upright and be strong
May you stay
May you stay forever young
Forever young
Forever young
May you stay
Stay forever young
May your hands always be busy
May your feet always be swift
May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift
May your heart always be joyful
May your song always be sung
And may you stay
May you stay forever young
Forever young
Forever young
May you stay
May you stay forever young
Β Bob Dylan
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BIRTHday GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRL ! 29 December!
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My Mom, an artist, created my birth announcement – all by her hand.
My Mom was my mentor.
She shaped/trained/ refined my eye, sensibilities and hand into creative WINGS!
I am so GR8ful and appreciative to FLY/SOAR in the skies my Mom opened to/for me!
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Catherine Louise Johnson Β born 29 December on Planet Earth
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CRUCIBLE/ BAPTISM of FIRE / THEΒ DIVINE FIRE THAT BURNS IN EVERY SOULΒ
ALCHEMY SYMBOL FOR FIRE
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Catherine Louise Johnson Β 24 October 2017
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SEeSEaSHIP #10Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Catherine L. Johnson Β 2017
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BlesSINGS to ALL
whose presence, authentic abidingΒ love + riSING SONGS
have graced MY life
– ALL who called OUT to my blood, soul, marrow, heart to be
ALL THE THINGS I was destined to be
dancing with courage; defiance; perseverance;
RADICAL HOPE; LIGHT;
faith
and YOUR irreplaceable loving presence.
YOUΒ KNOW who YOU are and WHY Β YOU are AMAZING GRACE to ME !!!!!
Thank YOU!
Catherine
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Today I have lived twice the years of my beloved maverick Daddy,
Richard Harold Johnson, when he crossed over.
My beloved Mother, Doris Cottor Johnson Omlie, lived a mere four moreΒ years
than the age I am today before she crossed over.
This is my life and it is such a LIFE, the very life of LIFE!
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Catherine Louise Johnson Β CELEBRATINGYES 29 December 2017 on Planet Earth
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There
is a
Native American parable
about an ELDER who says:
Β “I feel as if I have
two wolves
fighting
in my heart.
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One wolf is the
vengeful, angry one.
The other wolf is the
loving, compassionate one .”
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Β When asked which wolf
will win the fight in his heart,
the ELDER replies:Β
“The one I feed.”
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My INTRINSIC values, my ART of LIVING:
GRACEΒ
ENERGY
GRACE
CHERISH
GRACE
CARESS
GRACE
VULNERABILITY
GRACE
HOPE
GRACE
WHISPER
GRACE
COURAGE
GRACE
COMPASSION
GRACE
TRANSCENDENCE
GRACE
NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION
GRACE
HUMILITY
GRACE
RESPECT
GRACE
INTEGRITY
GRACE
GOD’S WILL
GRACE
HONOR
GRACE
TRUTH-TELLING
GRACE
DIVINE
GRACE
REVELATIONS
GRACE
DEVOTION
GRACE
COLLABORATION
GRACE
CALL + RESPONSE
GRACE
MOVING FORWARD
GRACE
VIBRATION
GRACE
HAPPINESS
GRACE
LIGHT
GRACE
KISS
GRACE
SUBLIME
GRACE
TENDERNESS
GRACE
RESOLVE
GRACE
TRANSFORM
GRACE
HARBINGER
GRACE
SACRED
GRACE
BEGINNINGS
GRACE
CLOSURES
GRACE
FORGIVE
GRACE
DEDICATION
GRACE
KINDNESS
GRACE
STILLNESS
GRACE
INTIMACY
GRACE
TRUTH
GRACE
SPIRITUAL AWAKENINGS
GRACE
EMPATHY
GRACE
CHARACTER
GRACE
STRENGTH
GRACE
DIGNITY
GRACE
REFUGE
GRACE
TOUCH
GRACE
AMENDS
GRACE
IMAGINATION
GRACE
TRUST
GRACE
SHELTER
GRACE
DEVOTION
GRACE
CONDUIT
GRACE
EPIPHANIES
GRACE Β
BALM
GRACE
FAITH
GRACE
INSPIRATION
GRACE
HONESTY
GRACE
MAVERICK
GRACE
PERSEVERANCE
GRACE
VISION
GRACE
AUTHENTIC
GRACE
IMPROVISATION
GRACE
SWEET
GRACE
LOVE
GRACE
BLOOMS
GRACE
LULLABY
GRACE
ELEGANCE
GRACE
BREATH
GRACE
RHYTHM
GRACE
SENSUAL
GRACE
SINCERITYΒ
GRACE
JOY
GRACE
BEAUTY
GRACE
SYNERGY
GRACE
LIVING A/LIVE
GRACE
ENERGY
GRACE
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La Venadita (Little Deer) Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Frida Kahlo Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β 1946
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Life energy Β FLOWSΒ through us like a swift stream
when there is nothing to obstruct it.
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Though the channels
THROUGH which this energy FLOWS
are OPEN systems
and
influenced by factors
OUTSIDE
of our control,
one ultimately
chooses what impact
these Β factors
will have in one’s lives.
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CLEAR blockages in the energy field
to ensure that FLOW is maintained.
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Life energy FLOWS through each of Β us
like a swift stream
when there is nothing to obstruct it.
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Yet,
various forces such as
trauma;
the spiraling downbeat vibrations of others;
deceit and betrayal
and
unresolved grief of
past heart-breaks, irreversible losses and terrible disappointments
can and/or will
act like pebbles to stones to boulders
to mountains to earthquakes
that
impede/ BLOCK
the flow+ current.
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obstructions
to Β accumulate
without conscious clearing,
one’s life energy is thrown off its course
or
cataclysmically blocked entirely,
causing illness;
emotional/spiritual/psychologicalΒ duress + distress
restlessness,
and
will,
ultimately,
STEAL
the vitality
of one’s
sacred/ LUMINOUS life FORCE .
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sacred unrepeatable jewel
of one’s life,
Β one will take the time to clear
these forces away
and
seize their power to impact
one’s lives.
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When I practice :
RADICAL HOPE;
living my intrinsic values,
my ART of LIVING ,
with honor and respect
for myself and others;
breath meditations – tending to my mind and body;
MO VING FO RWARD
with FAITH + fearlessΒ improvisational creation/creativity;
RUN/PLAYΒ with my Β selected + cherished DEARS /DEERS
and
fiercely shield myself
from negativity/bitterness/dishonesty/toxic energy,
I preserve my Β
WILDERNESS/INTEGRITY/AUTHENTICITY
and
the JOYOUS flowing OCEANIC FIELD
ofΒ
GRACE ENERGY’S
Β LOVE/ sacred LIGHT/ BEAUTY
within
me.
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WELCOME
call and response
relationships
that
HONOR + RESPECT
who I am
and
they have the capacity to state:Β
βI SEE YOU!”
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Β Those same cherished beloveds
KNOW
that my response is:
βI SEE YOU!”
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GRACE ENERGY
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PORTRAIT OF ME
SEE N/E XPE RIE NCE D
Β THROUGH Β the eyes/ life/ real experienceΒ of my then 7 year oldΒ friend CHAD
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TRU THW O W TRU TH!!!!!
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CHOICES – ENERGY LIFE MAPS /
one’s CHOICE of Β internal VIBRATIONS
– like attracts like:
LOVING COMPASSION
VENGEFUL ANGER
JOYOUS HAPPINESS
SEETHING BITTERNESS
MOVING FAITH/HOPE FORWARD
FROZEN FEAR /Β NO MOVEMENT
CREATIVE IMPROVISATION
PRESCRIBED SOCIAL SCRIPTS
FREEDOM / HONORING THE DIVINITY WITHIN
HOSTAGE / ALLOWING FEAR TO SEIZE / STEAL
OXYGEN BREATH- INHALE/EXHALE
NO OXYGEN- I CAN’T BREATHE
COURAGE LIGHT
COWARD DARKNESS
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Β EVERY DAY WE CREATE THE STORIES OF OUR LIVES.
THE STORIES OF OUR LIVES BECOME OUR LIVES.
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LIFE IS AN IMPROVISATION
OF
DIFFICULT + BEAUTIFUL.
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Rhythm. Rhythm. Rhythm. Rhythm. Rhythm.
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COURAGE IS LOVE / LOVE IS COURAGE
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CREATING HAPPINESS IS HOPE
Β HOPE IS LIVING HAPPINESS
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CREATING/CREATE/CHOOSE
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SACRED JOYOUS LUMINOUS SOUND
FOR Y/OUR WORLD.
YES.
DO.
PLEASE.
YES.
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BEAUTIFUL + ESSENTIAL SOLITUDE.Β
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