DOT,
Hugs to you….everything begins with first steps…and inches not big jumps….I do wish everyone would stop telling me that if I just lost 60 pounds I would feel so much better – DuH! That is the problem – I exercise, eat healthy foods, and get good rest and keep gaining weight…then I tore the ligament that holds you digestive organs in place….still attempting to out run diabetes…
It is very hard to believe and have faith – day after day after day after hour…
I know the drill…all I can do is inspire, I can not do it for people…
but I will say – Loving yourself is that feisty spirit coming through – you are worth it….
Let’s do it! Let’s knock their socks off….Queen of Healing here issuing the challenge…

As you know, I’m a Western medicine person who struggles with the beliefs of the other approach. One of the things not mentioned that seems to work well is to be feisty. Bernie Siegeel talked about how the survivors in his cancer groups were those who were aggressively supportive of themselves.

What I see in the story of your friend is that she was so willing to fight for her life that she even put her family through great inconveniences, rather than being a martyr, as I probably would be, and not asking them to make sacrifices for her. I think there’s a correlation between cancer and frustration/self-sacrificing. Standing up for oneself, owning the right to live, seems to help.

Of course, what I say is not what I do. Just this morning I wrote this list:
– Poor sleep means poor healing.
– Poor diet means poor healing.
– Lack of exercise means poor healing.

Now I’m off to Dr. Weil’s site to see what I can find to encourage me to reverse these things. I remember after I lost 50 pounds, how much less tired I was. Carrying around 50 pounds every day was exhausting.

(((Hugs))) to you. Onward and upward!

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It sounds fantastic. I like stories for their inspiration, but also for their insight. One of the problems in today’s world is finding the trusted information that really works. It sounds like Mrs. W has a lot to share.

Lately I’ve wanted to go on a hunt for the world’s best doctors as rated by the patients with amazing stories. Every now and then I’ve come across amazing stories of healing and I can’t help but think that there’s some incredible experts in the world. I think it would be great to have a trusted set of incredible doctors with great track records. Knowledge really does make the difference. I would like to know the best of the best. I’ve been disenchanted by too many.

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I can say what inspires me is nature, always. To be outside in any kind of weather, to hike, run, play and gold makes me happy.

Jannie is so funny. I’m going to try that at the top of the hour. I agree “happy thoughting with a smile” is the way to go.

I admire the woman in the story. She took control of the situation and never waivered.

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JD,
Hope you are doing well today and I am delighted to find you here and read your story about your friend. Asthma is such a scary dis-ease and that your friend keeps putting himself out to continue his journey with success is another inspirational story – thank you for sharing. I think the world will be a better place when you get into the world of work – you will be a great counselor, teacher – what ever you decide. Your heart is so full of care and concern. Thank your for dropping on by.

Jeannette,
Thank you for dropping by and for sharing your enjoyment of this blog site. Welcome, Welcome. I will hop on over and check out your site in just a few minutes.

Jeannette :>)

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This story is remarkable. People say our minds are the most powerful thing about our body, so it’s no doubt that her mind did aid in this healing process. And yes, I do have a tale of inspiration from a friend….

My friend has had asthma since he was young, and it gets very bad. I remember one day we were all playing apples to apples (a friendly card game with lots of laughs) and afterwards he went into an asthma attack. It was more frightening then I could ever put into words. Before you knew it, paramedics were inside the house and my friend was gasping for air. He was drifting in and out of consciousness, but he held on and made it though. He had to spend the night in the hospital and underwent routine tests and such.

What I’m getting at though is that this guy has struggled with this disease for so long, and seeing him stay strong and fight these attacks is so powerful. He has said many times, “JD it’s so easy just to let go and not want to go on, but I can’t.” Being through those asthma attacks, I’m sure it is easy to want to let go and give up so there will be no more stuggling, but he’s a fighter. Fighting to pursue his dreams and aspirations that he wants. What a great hero he is to me. I just think of his heart and courage and it makes my school stresses and such seem like a breeze.

Thanks again for sharing this story with us. Have a great night.

-JD

Until I was able to get on a roll with happy-thoughting (fun term, Jannie!), I was writing out my vizualizations, or “daydreams,” much like crafting stories. However we arrive at them, it’s the feelings we’re after: happy confidence and faith. Belief.

This is a wonderful reminder you’ve provided us, Patricia. No matter how practiced we think we are, there’s always need for inspiration. Thank you!

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