Are you tired of them yet, the new year affirmations and self-goals; the promises to better yourself in a all area of your life? Have you disinfected that juicer you hide under the various kitchen tools that you never use? Is your stationery bike really under that mound of sweaters that continues to grow with the advancements of the season?
No to personal growth? Where is your positive attitude? I don’t know about yon but my glass is half full and will remain so as long as there is another bottle in the fridge.
Because I have committed to journal-ling more dependably, I will then record differences I see in my physical, emotional, and mental health. With a better awareness of who I am and what I can do, the future is wide open for possibilities. Because I currently have knowledge of alternative health aids, I will make better use of that knowledge.
If you or someone in your community is interested, I will bring my dog and pony show to you for a reading, a lecture, a question/answer session or a down-home bitch session. Contact me here or at LisaAnnetteMcCombs@yahoo.com.
Although advocate for MS Awareness year round, in March I spend much energy, time and finances to educate people about the MonSter. So, not only am I spreading the word, I am breaking most of the rules of an MS Warrior: I am exhausting myself, probably dehydrating myself, not getting the recommended amount of shut-eye, and definitely not concentrating on ME. That’s okay, though. At the end of the month I feel that I have made my contribution to society.
Normally I begin this journey with an area MS Walk. No, I no longer walk, but I am a member of a fellow Warrior’s team. My job is to sit in the elements at my little table, swap war tales, and peddle my books. Because of the Walk dates, this year my walk is not until April 27 at Tugboat Park in Morgantown, WV. So, me with my glass half full, will continue promoting MS education into April.
Find your walk now. They are everywhere; and, guess what? If you are unable to actually walk there are many volunteer services you can preform. Just your presence is helpful. Come one, come all. Bring friends, bring your dog, bring a book, just be there.
https://secure.nationalmssociety.org/site/SPageServer?pagename=WLK_HOM_aboutWalkMS
https://www.facebook.com/WalkMS/
For some one who no longer makes resolutions, I seem to be adding up some goals. Why? Because we do not grow if we do not learn, and NO ONE
is going to teach me more about my disease than fellow Warriors and personal experience.
Let’s read! So many books, so little time…
So, You Have MS. Now What?: My Personal Journey with Multiple Sclerosis
Stumbling In Flats
So, here’s my spiel…
I dare you…
No, I double-dog-dare you to read with me this year.
Starting in February (because I must finish the stack of nearly finished novels on my bedside table), let’s read together. The only rule is that the books we read are about MS or positive image guides.
I plan to begin with Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis. No, Rachel Hollis does not have multiple sclerosis, but she is a renown life coach who will probably teach us a thing or two about personal image.
And, because it is February and the month everything red and pink, I will own a pair of those awesome red Converse sneakers! I am setting goals (and spending money) left and right!
Read more about Rachel Hollis at:
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