“It’s Choice Not Chance That Determines Your Destiny” -Jean Nidecht I believe that All life’s experiences are connected ~ A series of events and outcomes that lead to the next chapter of this extraordinary journey called “Life”. What might have at one time seemed like an insurmountable challenge may have turned out, in hindsight, to […]
Hoping is Not a Hopeless Endeavor
We have all felt that sinking feeling of hopelessness at some point in our lives. I remember as an incredibly shy teenager, I often felt that being hopeful of being asked to the prom or working really hard in hopes of being an “A” student to please my parents went hand-in-hand with feeling naïve, frustrated […]
The Hope of a Folding Chair
On a recent beautiful and sunny Southern California day, the Pasadena Rose Bowl was buzzing with thousands of people. Some were in wheelchairs, some used walkers or canes while others were athletes or your average pedestrian. Everyone, however, shared a heartfelt desire and commitment to raise awareness and funds for those they love who struggle […]
The 5 Pillars of Hope and Healing
The Journey from Diagnosis to Hope and Healing begins when you decide that you are not a statistic. You have the power to create a new outcome and shift from being fearful of your illness to fearless in face of the odds. Healing is multi-dimensional and begins from the inside out. You absolutely have the […]
The Power of Gratitude
Journaling and practicing gratitude has been my daily practice since my 20’s. While focusing on gratitude had previously added positivity to my day, I had no idea how much it could actually change my life until I was diagnosed with MS. Then, practicing gratitude became a lifeline and absolutely shifted my experience from being fraught […]
Getting “Unstuck” ~ Fear vs Power of Intention
We’ve all been there. Most of us occasionally get stuck in an emotional or physical hamster loop. Sometimes, no matter how much we try to stay positive, fear of the statistical outcome of our diagnosis can be emotionally and physically debilitating. And living with the uncertainties of a chronic illness like MS, can make even […]
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