The Spark That Inspired Me
The Spark
My grandma, she had Parkinson’s Disease. Parkinson’s Disease is a disorder of the nervous system that affects movement. It may start as a small tremor in the hand and gradually become worse. Mimi never got to the point where the disease was extremely debilitating for her, but Parkinson’s disease did give her a little gift that I will never forget & its something I think about often. Parkinson’s Disease gave her the spark.
One thing she did do was shuffle her feet. This meant that she had a lot of static electricity in her body, so every time she kissed you on the cheek there was a tingle. It wasn’t exactly a shock, but a definite tingle. I just decided I was going to call it the spark because I realized how amazing that is. She left a mark on every person she touched and it was created by the disease that sometimes made her tired or frustrated. From something bad there was so much good. I don’t remember anything different from Mimi. I don’t remember the time there wasn’t a spark every time she kissed me hello + goodbye.
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she had the best laugh
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I decided a short time ago that I was going to use this as inspiration. I decided that I was going to think of everyday as a chance to leave a spark on someone. I am a music teacher and sometimes I get in the mindset “what was a thinking?” Sometimes I think these kids don’t care about quarter notes and melodies, but then I remember something. I’m not here to teach them about only music. I’m here to teach them about life, about what it can be like to do good in this world. I want to live my life with a spark. I want to make a long lasting mark on the people around me, like my Mimi did with me & my family.
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vintage
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I think it is a true gift to be able to think of each day as an opportunity. I don’t want to wake up and only think about how tired I am. I want to do good, I want to be the good in someone else’s day. I learned this from a spark on the cheek so many years ago & I’m just figuring it out. Too often I get in a routine and I’m bitter about it. I’m bitter about doing the dishes and the laundry and working full time, but I’m starting my journey.
not a care in the world [1964]
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I’m starting my journey to be better. I’m starting my journey to live the best life and to be a SPARK in the world. I am going to fail sometimes and I won’t apologize, I will learn. I will make the next day a new and bright one. I want to leave my mark & I don’t want people to forget it.
Thanks Mimi. xoxo
Thanks for giving me a chance. I just really wanted to get this out there and share what I am about at this point in my life.I have a beautiful little family that make me want to do better for this world. I am taking it one day at a time + can't wait to continue this journey with you. [thanks friends]
