Today.
Now.
And going forward,  
do not let life’s battles 
freeze you.

You may have woken up today
broken,
or gone to bed 
broken,
feeling finished.

But 
You are not done.
You will still choose 
to walk toward wholeness,
one quiet decision 
at a time.

I learned this from a patient
relearning how to walk.
Every step he took,
he whispered:
“Don’t freeze.”

So, 
Let your heart
grab this:
“Don’t freeze... get up!” 
Rise slowly 
if you must… but get up
Stand trembling
if you must… but get up
Rise.
Move.

Healing is not
a miracle of arrival;
it is moving
in the right direction
even when times
are challenging.



Author Bio
Dr. Ivan Edwards is a multidomain figure at the intersection of medicine, military service, ministry, poetry, and the arts. His work explores resilience, identity, and the human spirit.

Press
“His life reflects discipline, compassion, and creative expansion, woven through decades of service to patients, communities, and the greater human story.” — Daily Monitor, March 9, 2026