A little over twenty years ago I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. I can say that may have been the most terrifying moment in my life. There have been many challenges along the way in the past twenty years since then. Many fears that needed to be faced head on. There were many decisions to be made and feeling my way blindly through it all, but trusting my inner voice. At the same time there were many beautiful moments and an abundance of love. There was a life to be lived. But how to live it? Once I was able to go through the grieving process of losing my health, I chose to live to the best of my ability. Not a stone was left unturned. Not an “I love you” would be missed. I chose to give all I had to this life I had been gifted. What did that look like? Well, it was a lot of hard work wrapped in faith. Faith in the ability to heal. There was no other way.
It will be my birthday tomorrow; one more trip around the sun has been made. I have been reflecting and pondering today . I’m in awe of what I have been so fortunate to receive in this lifetime; including this disease that opened my eyes to that which is important, and giving me my purpose, my dharma. I have been able to transcend MS, but at no moment am I not aware of the responsibility I have to others, to help them transcend with me. It is with a full heart that I have taken that on. It is each yoga class, each conference call, each moment I have where I can see a person finding their connection with self love and healing that makes this life so full. I have written this because I want to thank those who have allowed me to be part of their healing process. For those who are yet to come, I am here waiting, and looking forward to meeting you. Looking forward to the next trip around the sun and what it will bring.