Gratitude

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Dear Fellow Travelers,

Over the course of a few days, certain posts were made touching on either spirituality or even religion, and a role in wellness. And, while those folks who rightly objected, pointed to the mandate of our forum to primarily promote LDN, I post this now, after due reflection, and consideration of the sometimes intangibles which relate to the healing sought by all of us who are afflicted.

My DX is MS, and as a result, face many significant challenges all related to mobility. Yet I am fortunate to still retain some abilities, and, thanks in very large part to LDN I am certain, have a sense of wellness predominate, versus a sense of illness. I eschew all CRAB drugs, and focus on diet, supplements, and that exercise which I force myself to do, even as it is more difficult to do so. Along with this, is the intangible of attitude, augmented as it is, by a spirituality brought about after periods of extremely painful evolution. Having squeezed through the other side of the maelstrom, I now enjoy a serenity unknown to me before. In short, this very much does help me cope with my MS, and the daily demands it makes on me for adjustment and adaptation. In fact, on those days when I am extremely grateful, I actually notice an improvement in my walking and energy, giving some truth to the mind/body connection proposed throughout the centuries.

In this, I do hold the belief that our LDN helps promote this, by virtue of the positive effects it has physically, and so much so, that LDN, has become an integral part of my life now. But the spiritual side of healing simply cannot be ignored, and in that, attitude plays a large role. In short, instead of being bitter over what I can no longer do, which is considerable, I remain grateful for what I still can do, which is equally considerable. The difference is instantaneous, and profound, and contributes to that sense of wellness which I spoke of. I know it is easier to be grateful, when I still have a job, and thus, income, my home, a car, and retain some mobility. But, I simply refuse to allow despair to creep in, which could just as easily happen, given all that I have ‘lost’.

I guess in the end, it is like one of the many, many sayings of AA, where I began the spiritual journey 15 years ago, “Whatever works for you, do it.” I post this not to criticize anyone. Or, to promote anything whatsoever. I do so just in the hope that any one of our dear members reading it may get something helpful from it, and to confirm a belief that augmentation of LDN with positive attitude, and gratitude, really, really can make a difference in my humble opinion.

With love to all,

Dave in Pa.