Here’s to the close of 2011! I’m a long-time fan of Mr. Fred Rogers of the PBS series, Mister Roger’s Neighborhood. My good friend and neighbor gifted me with a book of his quotes for Christmas (thank you, Jen!). Even though it’s been years since I’ve seen a video episode displaying his magical, yet subtle…
Category Archives: Mind-Body
My Ten
The ten statements above have been lifesavers for me. I live by them. When I was writing/designing the graphic above, it really hit me: these ideas are not that complicated—so why do we allow things in our lives that sap our energy? Really, think about it. Having MS means that energy is no longer something…
Perception Interrupted
G’day, greetings, and salutations. I hope as you view this post you find yourself smiling and content. I gave myself a dose of art therapy today with photos I snapped of flowers that have been in my home this summer, all gifts from dear people in my life. I adore the text I placed below…
Mountain Rests
I wrote this recent Haiku during a stormy patch in my day. Vertigo had my head spinning, my mind filled with my typical MS fog. The more frustrated I became, the faster my head spun. I moved to the floor, sat cross-legged, and sunk into meditation with Snatam Kaur on my stereo. Taking deep controlled…
Savor
In a funk as the morning fog lingered into early afternoon, I sat wondering about life. The fog can seem a closet that won’t open. Claustrophobia. Haunting. Then… I feel a shift. This fog, my supposed nemesis, is merely sky reaching down to me. She’s nature giving me an ethereal kiss on the cheek. Again,…
Silence
Our lives become richer by our willingness to traverse walls. If our daily experiences were all rainbows and smiling faces, imagine how dull our lives would be. Really. Difficulty may not be fun or enjoyable at the time, but think back to the most challenging times in your life and put into perspective how those…
Images as Connection to Creative Energy
The creative life force plays a large role in my life. My wish: to nudge your connection to this creative energy today. Sandra at Always Well Within posted an intriguing message recently. This is no surprise—she often writes about topics that leave me thoughtful for weeks or months. (Visit her often to expand your mind,…
A Healing Toolbox
If you’ve been reading this blog for the past ~18 months, you’ll know I tend to not post or interact online when I’m not feeling well due to Ms. MS. I could go into the details of why I haven’t posted for two weeks, what makes things difficult at times, or rant about this crappy…
Goodies
We have a delayed order of business to discuss. As I mentioned I would in my latest post, I did, indeed, choose a winner at random on Sunday to receive a crisp new copy of Rebel Buddha from yours truly. I apologize for my delay in sharing the results. Feel free to send Ms. MS…