inspirational stories - Blog - SynerVisionCommunity2024-03-29T02:27:13Zhttps://www.synervisioncommunity.org/blog/feed/tag/inspirational+storiesA true miracle storyhttps://www.synervisioncommunity.org/blog/a-true-miracle-story2023-03-03T03:46:57.000Z2023-03-03T03:46:57.000ZLynn Bogen Sandershttps://www.synervisioncommunity.org/members/LynnBSanders<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10979098071?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400&transform=rotate%28270%29"></div><div><p><br /> <strong>I'd like to share a true miracle story.</strong></p><p><br /> It's the story of an amaryllis bulb, hidden away for at least a year... that has grown despite the odds.<br /> <br /> You see, I received this "bulb in a box" as a gift from my dear friend, the late Reverend Kathy Dale McNair, who passed away last November from ALS. Kathy was one of my closest friends, beloved by so many people.<br /> <br /> At the time -- while she could still speak -- she urged me to plant the bulb quickly. It came with a separate container and peat moss. She told me that if I didn't plant it soon, it might not live. <br /> <br /> Did I plant it? Unfortunately, no...<br /> <br /> I was worried that I wouldn't get it right. Concerned that I couldn't get it to grow. Maybe I'd do it later... </p><p>So I just put it aside. I forgot about it. <br /> <br /> Then, we moved and I saw the amaryllis gift box again. I doubted it would live, but I had to pack it away and take it with us.<br /> <br /> We're still unpacking from our move a few weeks ago. When I came across the box, I still had my doubts. <br /> <br /> <strong>But this time, I decided to take action. </strong></p><p>I opened up the box, unfolded the directions, and pulled out a forlorn, shriveled bulb. </p><p><br /> It looked so sad. Hidden in the dark for a year. Wouldn't anyone care for it? Was there even a chance it could grow?<br /> </p><p>My husband said, "<em>It's never going to live... it looks dead... why not just throw it away?"</em><br /> <br /> How could I do that? It was Kathy's gift to me. So I followed the instructions (not that difficult after all), placed the bulb in the peat moss, watered it, and gently placed it by the window on our kitchen table.<br /> <br /> I hoped... I gave it a chance. I believed it might happen.<br /> </p><p><strong>It took just a few days. One tiny green shoot timidly emerged. </strong><br /> <br /> Then another... and another... <br /> <br /> And now -- it's literally reaching out its arms to say,</p><p><strong>"THANK YOU! I KNEW YOU COULD DO IT!"</strong><br /> <br /> <strong>Isn't life like that? Throwing us curve balls... challenges... </strong><br /> <br /> <strong>Do we decide to move forward and take a leap of faith? </strong><br /> <br /> <strong>Or do we choose to shrivel up and never give ourselves a chance?</strong></p><p>I<strong>t's totally up to us. No matter what happens, we get to decide our thoughts.</strong><br /> <br /> <strong>And the thoughts we choose have repercussions that can make all the difference in our lives.</strong><br /> <br /> I invite you to reflect on your challenges right now. </p><p>What can you do to take a leap of faith and move forward?<br /> <br /> Whatever you decide, please remember -- there is greatness inside you!</p><p> </p><p>Warmly,</p><p>Lynn<br /> <br /> P.S. I"m here for you. If you want help in bringing out your stories -- from videos to articles to books to promotion, reach out to me. <br /> If I can't help you, I'll be glad to connect you with someone who can. We're all in this world together! <br /> To schedule a chat, visit: <a href="https://jobsande.lt.acemlnb.com/Prod/link-tracker?notrack=1&redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZzdG9yeW1hcmtldGluZ2NvYWNoLmNvbQ==&sig=boVcRb8oE6wMiPm2qpQd6TNZBD4Bv4LvRHoftZ8MM2M&iat=1677795048&a=%7C%7C89074934%7C%7C&account=jobsande.activehosted.com&email=YC%2F6mP%2BzG%2BgH%2FsAkzk4EACOAUU8rFelkhiXaBbHgvpNRtNKGJ%2BM%3D%3Aj84XoUdX2WJD4X3KPOc12cOnVhrZoNOy&s=002e12ec6ce6d54e9750b99a5eb31d4c&i=223A237A6A809" target="_blank">https://storymarketingcoach.com</a><br /> </p></div>