We focus so much on our differences, and that is creating, I think, a lot of chaos and negativity and bullying in the world. And I think if everybody focused on what we all have in common - which is - we all want to be happy. - Ellen DeGeneres For the past 5 or so …
Back to Keeping it Simple
The holidays stress people out so much. I suggest you keep it simple and try to have as much fun as you can. - Giada De Laurentiis After a much needed rest and release over the holiday season, I am so happy to be back to pondering life with all of my readers. I will start …
Winter is Coming
"People don't know whether it's winter or summer, when they're happy. " - Anton Chekov As the weather in Alberta has now quickly changed to winter, I have been thinking about what that change can mean to those of us who live with an illness. Whether you have an illness that affects you physically or …
Resources for a Disabled Traveler
"It is better to travel well than to arrive." - Buddha This past weekend, I was fortunate enough to go on another adventure. For my mother's birthday, my sister and I planned a surprise trip to British Columbia to go on some wine tours. The weather was balmy and sunny and we had an amazing …
Looking for Sign Posts
The doctor of the future will no longer treat the human frame with drugs, but will rather cure and prevent disease with nutrition. Thomas Edison Disease aside, I feel I have always known that what I put into my body in terms of food, played a huge role in my health. However, somewhere along the …
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Technology
Technology is a useful servant but a dangerous master. - Christian Lous Lange There are many reasons I am very happy I have lived most of my post diagnosed life while the internet existed. I am very grateful for the online support groups that are around now. I can communicate with people around the world …
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Sitting Through the Storm
The word "happy" would lose its meaning if it were not balanced by sadness. - Carl Jung I usually try to find a positive spin on my posts. At least I try to find the rainbow at the end of the storm by the end of my blog entry. A heads up that this post …
On the Outside Looking In
If you go deeper and deeper into your own heart, you'll be living in a world with less fear, isolation and loneliness. Sharon Salzberg One of the hardest things for me about living with an illness has been how isolating it can be. When I stopped working, it was easier for me to get used …
Re-framing My Thoughts
Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you'll start having positive results. -Willy Nelson For the last 5 years or so, I have actively worked with a counselor on looking at my thought patterns. It is strange for me because before I was on disability, I began my career as a teacher and counselor. …
My New Wheels
Walking is man's best medicine. - Hippocrates Well, I finally did it. I went out and bought a walker. It took me so long to make the decision, but I am happy I did it. Walking for a long time has been getting harder and harder for me so it was time for a change …
