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2 things have been making a big difference in my life.

the 1st is medical: my tysabri treatment. my energy is significantly increased in endurance. it used to be that one active day would need a resting day to follow. now, i can have 3 active days in a row and just need a good night's sleep. gone are the days when activity overwhelmed my body. i still don't push myself too hard. it's just nice not to spend half my time recuperating after doing things i enjoy...visiting friends, strolling around my neighborhood, etc.

the 2nd is spiritual/emotional/mental: using the ideas from 'the secret' [see my last post]. the change in perspective has made everything a bit better. i'm much less frequently sad. when i do get upset, i can temper it w/ images of my future able body. just the thought that 'my able body' is possible [though i have no idea how] makes everything more bearable. visualizing takes practice. my mind tends to wander. so practice i do. writing seems to help me stay focused. my images are not fancy. i see myself in everyday activities - stepping into the shower, standing up from the toilet, working out at the gym. the process is strengthening my spirit, rejeuvenating my hope. i will not forfeit my dreams.