“I teach something called The Law of Probabilities, which says the more things you try, the more likely one of them will work. The more books you read, the more likely one of them will have an answer to a question that could solve the major problems of your life.. make you wealthier, solve a health problem, whatever it might be.” –
Jack Canfield, Success Coach
”Meet up with your fears. If you respect fear, face it straight on and act anyway, what you’ll find isn’t terror – it’s exhilaration and the moments that you’ll never forget.” – Laird Hamilton
I AM closer, and in facing it head-on, I am positively excited (and optimistic) over my life rather than existing in a state of fear. Instead of thinking “woe is me; the pain is so intense that I have to use a wheelchair”, my new thought is “this is great; I’m going to build some serious arm muscle and get a nice cardio-workout”. Instead of thinking that I can’t do a certain something, I marinate on creative ways in which I can. A turn-around in thought is an incredible and valuable gift – to myself, from myself; Merry Christmas 2011, Rebecca. A new way of looking at circumstance is indeed a precious gift. With this, I am most certainly closer than I was yesterday, last week, last month, or last year. Hell, I am closer than I was years ago in a perfect physical casing because of the inner depth which I was previously lacking. Certainly a blessing! ♥
Whether suffering from a chronic illness or not, every human being will experience a “Dark Night of the Soul” at some point in their life. Dealing with health challenges or disability may result in more long, dark nights. I am no stranger to them. At times, the pain – both mental and physical – is so great that I am unable to conceive of a way through. But there is! There is always a way though. It’s a hard but BLESSED lesson to learn.
1. Hope that tomorrow will be better
2. Acknowledge the good of today and immerse yourself in it
3. Keep a gratitude list and smile with each entry
4. Extend a gesture of kindness to another
5. Have a cup of tea and dream within your abilities
6. HOPE
Last week, I experienced two new body therapies for the second time – only one of which I will (still) show a photo of – for obvious reasons once I share the two: Colon Hydrotherapy and an Ion Detox Foot Bath. Guess which one is depicted to the left? [*slightly sardonic smile, AGAIN*] The Ion Detox was therapy #1. I was much more relaxed as I knew what to expect from the “other”, and instead of worrying, I just relaxed and and enjoyed the colors. The water was orange-brown again, but even darker this time – it almost looked black from certain angles. The consistency was still rather sludge-like *waves to Shrek at his cottage*. I was prepared for the toxic foot sludge, feeling dizzy after, the scope in my backside, the process of the treatment, etc. etc. What I wasn’t prepared for was “how much I left behind” and how much lighter I felt – quite remarkable for a woman who less less than 110lbs! Perhaps I may be questioned why I am using these (among) two of my therapies? Well, considering the serious detoxification diet I’m on nutritionally, it seemed prudent to detox by other means as well.
My initial and followup reaction is that yes, the experience was/is certainly beneficial to the plumbing and I fully intend to continue on this course of action 
Both of these photos represent the triumph of the human spirit (to me). The first is a well known public figure – a Canadian (and International!) hero, Terry Fox. The second is a lesser known figure, my husband. Terry Fox is a reminder to me that I need to persevere. Through my husband, I find triumph through the trials and tribulations of life. “Get busy living, or get busy dying” is my favorite Hollywood line, taken from the Shawshank Redemption. I am in pain, and I cannot walk well. I’m NOT dying, so why do I act like it at times? I find the times are getting less and less, and I am accepting my situation with grace while dealing with my health in a hard-core nutritional fashion! An international and an every-day hero are reminders to me to GET BUSY LIVING!
Very interesting that, despite the medical condition, there are so many similarities found and lessons to be learned.
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The ride isn’t always smooth, but it’s always eventful. After the neurologist appointment Monday morning, it seems I will be investigated for potential Multiple Sclerosis. My thought: “DUH, I already knew that! I’m considering it probable MS.” Following an electrifying nerve test and rather painful EMG, I was released to return to home to my sanctuary of peace. I’m not really sure what to think – should I be upset or particularly concerned? If I wasn’t *me*, I would be… but I am, and I have my own ways of dealing and handling situations. I’m a big proponent of raw food, but it’s time to step it up a notch. I am adopting the Hallelujah Acres diet which has incredible results. Completely vegan, no caffeine, alcohol, white refined anything, or sugar. I can handle this – I’m almost there already. I also made the discovery that the narcotic pain reliever I was on for my burns was antagonistic to LDN, which I take at night. For 3-4 weeks, I have been hideously ill due to a mis-medication mix beyond my control and fault. I could be angry, but instead I am only grateful that I KNOW.
Last week, I experienced two new body therapies – only one of which I will show a photo of – for obvious reasons once I share the two: Colon Hydrotherapy and an Ion Detox Foot Bath. Guess which one is depicted to the left? [*slightly sardonic smile*] The Ion Detox was therapy #1. I couldn’t fully relax as I kept reflecting on therapy #2, but I was still transfixed by the darkening of the orange-brown colour in the water. The consistency was also rather sludge-like – I’m sure Shrek would have been quite comfortable building his summer home there. After years of heavy drinking in my younger, self-destructive days, it was no surprise whatsoever that it was my liver[*] that was detoxifying. Flipping back to #2, I thought I would be very self-conscious allowing a stranger to insert something hose-like up my posterior, but the situation was very business-like and informative. I hardly had time to blush before we were off to the races, so to speak. Yes, stuff came out. No, I will not describe it.
[*] – Interesting as my herbalist put me on a liver tonic…
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