How Are You?

“Good morning, how are you?” dearest Stephanie asked me this morning. Hmmmmmm, honestly, “Physically not too well, but mentally great!” “That’s right, I can relate!” She said.

We went on to talk things through, and she talked about her arthritis pain, and I shared about my MS. She understands, as she cared for someone with it… and I understand arthritis. How comforting it is to relate with positive survivors!

Last night I found myself beating myself up again. I had excruciating optic nerve pain and extremely blurred vision with really bad large muscle spasms. My thoughts were blaming me for exercising too much and for putting too much dressing on my salad… then I said “stop!” You walked a lot because it felt right at that moment. And when you used to train for sports, there was a lot of pain- it is called strengthening and conditioning, and that’s a gift. As for the dressing, it was calculated into my diet– and I need to trust it. Self love I needed to extend to my multiple sclerosis. I reluctanty took pain medication, and was able to get a sound, complete, and good night of sleep.

This morning, I came across this amazing picture of a surfer bravely, yet heroically taking on this beautiful wave! Then I read about how he steps up to his fear, calms himself, and then appreciates the wonders of the ocean. It was really inspiring. So, HOW AM I? Wonderful, strengthening and conditioning. How are you?