I, too, turned the calendar page to 2006 intending to live my life more consciously in touch with my authentic self and the world I live in.
I guess an ideal goal would be to live each DAY as if it was my last (but then, how would I eventually be able to pay rent, buy groceries, etc.).
And, of course, if you give yourself a year, then, as December roles around, you would begin thinking about death and transition and post-physical spiritual things, wouldn't you.
You're a good writer... I used to have a GF with MS -- I also was her Avonex-injector for many months... so yeah -- it is an act of love.
Thank you for replying. I was hoping I wasn't too boring for my audience. :)
I would love to be able to live each DAY as if it were my last, but I can't, really, like you said. Instead, I try to be aware of my mortality every day, and try to make a little progress. Like, yesterday, I joined a health club, got a personal trainer, and tomorrow, will visit him for the first time. This is my gift to myself. I want to be healthier before the end of my year. That, at least, will make me healthier in the long run, and I will be able to live with this MS a little better. Stay stronger.
And, of course, if you give yourself a year, then, as December roles around, you would begin thinking about death and transition and post-physical spiritual things, wouldn't you.I thought about that too. :) I think that's probably what's going to happen. It will make me more grateful for January
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I'm sorry to hear about the diagnosis. i have a friend, a former coworker, who developed it. It's not a death sentence, but for some it turns into not the easiest thing to live with in the world.
I'm not diagnosed with any particular neurological condition, but i share some of those same mind related things you describe, from time to time anyway....so maybe it's just everyone... (or the way I can't stop eating those delicous lead paint chips, mmmmmmm)
you like my LJ?? It has 2 entries! My real site is http://kisrael.com/ ... I keep meaning to hack up a way to mirror its contents as an LJ but haven't gotten around to it yet.
Re: my friend... well, we weren't superclose, but coworkers, and we worked together on a few small projects. I think she got hit with it later in life. She gets around w/ her canes without too much problem, and raises her son on her own... a few times I discussed various ways of cultivating his interesting in programming. She's a very tough person, but sweet.
I don't know too much about symptoms, besides the motor control stuff. I do know she liked to keep things cool, temperature-wise, otherwise she would feel worse.
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That was really intresting to read all about. I do wish you the best of luck.
*hugs from the little phone*
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Thanks! Sorry I never replied to this, it never showed up in my inbox for some strange reason. :) Thanks for the hug, little phone. :)
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I guess an ideal goal would be to live each DAY as if it was my last (but then, how would I eventually be able to pay rent, buy groceries, etc.).
And, of course, if you give yourself a year, then, as December roles around, you would begin thinking about death and transition and post-physical spiritual things, wouldn't you.
You're a good writer... I used to have a GF with MS -- I also was her Avonex-injector for many months... so yeah -- it is an act of love.
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I would love to be able to live each DAY as if it were my last, but I can't, really, like you said. Instead, I try to be aware of my mortality every day, and try to make a little progress. Like, yesterday, I joined a health club, got a personal trainer, and tomorrow, will visit him for the first time. This is my gift to myself. I want to be healthier before the end of my year. That, at least, will make me healthier in the long run, and I will be able to live with this MS a little better. Stay stronger.
And, of course, if you give yourself a year, then, as December roles around, you would begin thinking about death and transition and post-physical spiritual things, wouldn't you.I thought about that too. :) I think that's probably what's going to happen. It will make me more grateful for January ( ... )
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I'm sorry to hear about the diagnosis. i have a friend, a former coworker, who developed it. It's not a death sentence, but for some it turns into not the easiest thing to live with in the world.
I'm not diagnosed with any particular neurological condition, but i share some of those same mind related things you describe, from time to time anyway....so maybe it's just everyone... (or the way I can't stop eating those delicous lead paint chips, mmmmmmm)
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:) Thanks for replying. How is your friend doing now? What kind of symptoms does he/she have, if I may ask?
I like your icon. I like your LJ, too. Would you mind if I added you to my friends list?
--Sara
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My real site is http://kisrael.com/ ... I keep meaning to hack up a way to mirror its contents as an LJ but haven't gotten around to it yet.
Glad you like the icon, that's http://alienbill.com/ ....
Re: my friend... well, we weren't superclose, but coworkers, and we worked together on a few small projects. I think she got hit with it later in life. She gets around w/ her canes without too much problem, and raises her son on her own... a few times I discussed various ways of cultivating his interesting in programming. She's a very tough person, but sweet.
I don't know too much about symptoms, besides the motor control stuff. I do know she liked to keep things cool, temperature-wise, otherwise she would feel worse.
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