From Nurse to Patient: Lisa Myers MSN RNC CSN

My glass is half full. I choose to think this way, it plays a part in your response to trauma, stress, and disappointment. Dealing with chronic illness for years, I had to find my way back to me, which was giving back and channeling those that exhibited grace under pressure. That person to me was Muhammad Ali. My father took me with him to watch boxing with his friends. It was great to hear them talk crap, and listening to great music in the background. 

 I saw him when I was 5 years old and it has affected me to this day. There was a funeral at Wayland Temple Baptist Church and there were a lot of famous people there, Flip Wilson and Muhammad Ali were the two that I remember. Me and my friends went off the block together to stalk stars at a funeral. The 1970s was a great time for children, pre-internet and pre-cell phone era. I saw Muhammad walk down the steps, cross the street, and walk toward his white Bentley. I yelled his name, he stopped, touched my hand, said something, and smiled at me. He may not have known, but that moment made an enormous impact on me. I followed his career, enjoyed the taunting, and fancy footwork. 

Ali was more than a fighter to me, he stood up for his beliefs, and was punished taking the best years of his career away. I loved the way he gave back, always acknowledge his fans, lectured, and how he used his name to promote philanthropic events.

I noticed throughout my toughest moments fighting kidney disease , I felt best when giving back to others. Having a positive mindset affects how you respond in stressful situations. Seek support from others that are going through similar circumstances by joining support groups.  If your glass is half full, then fill it the rest of the way or pour it into a shot glass. Thanks for reading my blog.😊

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