Saturday, October 3, 2009
CHOOSE A DIFFERENT REALITY - RIGHT NOW
Each day presents an opportunity to CHOOSE a different reality than the world and circumstances have brought us, even on those occasions when we are the ones who made the original CHOICE. Oftentimes people complain about what they perceive is a reality, and more times than not the perception can be changed by what we allow to flourish in our head and heart. Okay, today you got up, had an ache, an attitude, car didn't start, let someone take your joy. Get over and through whatever it is and CHOOSE A DIFFERENT REALITY - RIGHT NOW! My Dear Mother always used to say, "NOW IS THE APPOINTED TIME!" It's up to you to take the first step, pray, call a friend, vent, pick up a book, play chess - whatever it is that you can do RIGHT NOW. CHANGE AND CHOICE are JUST A THOUGHT AWAY. GAME ON - It's YOUR MOVE!
Monday, September 21, 2009
HOLDING ONTO HOPE - KEEPING HOPE ALIVE
Convincing yourself - against the odds - that life will get better is a process not for the faint of heart especially when life presents one major event after the other to go through and overcome. As soon as you got through one problem and thought you got a break, here you go again. Unfortunately, that’s just the way it’s been for many of us. No matter what you thought you did right here comes yet another body blow. What has always gotten me through is being forced by circumstances to develop a resilient core that allows me to HOLD ONTO HOPE and then figure out despite what happens next to KEEP HOPE ALIVE.
It's not just a belief, or mantra it has become my sustenance for BLESSINGS GOD placed within my being. It is my default coping mechanism. We all have it, but it must be nurtured even when life seems to be going just fine. Having HOPE is the barometer l utilize knowing a better outcome is on the horizon. HOPE requires persistence and perseverance to get to your desired positive outcome. It's the grasping of the concept of HOPE that offers solace when the world around us is in chaos. As someone whose life has been lived HOLDING ONTO HOPE and KEEPING HOPE ALIVE, HOPE has never been a trivialized word for me to use. In all cases it has been the starting point to get to the finishing line, and once there having a grateful heart a problem is resolved after a long tough fight.
Sometimes the hardest thing in the world to do is to keep HOLDING ONTO HOPE. The reality is that for some it's all they've ever had, and REAL TALK is that it had to be enough. When it’s truly all one has had to grasp onto, when every door around seems to be closed you just have to HOLD ONTO HOPE and then learn the lesson on how to KEEP HOPE ALIVE. I've had more hope float moments than I can ever speak of and that’s REAL TALK, but I'm still here despite the long term anguish to keep on course.
HOLDING ONTO HOPE and KEEPING HOPE ALIVE are synonymous as far as I'm concerned. I can't have one without the other. HOLDING and KEEPING are interchangeable to me because when I have one and am satisfied, then the other is the prize when life gets challenging.
Sometimes we're wide open, downtrodden and feeling sorry for ourselves and so closed off the possibility for HOPE just can't be envisioned. Without HOPE despair enters the equation, and that is not an option. The easiest thing for any of us to do is to wallow in the negative experiences. If you thought it was bad already, I guarantee you it will get worse if you don't find a way to - HOLD ONTO HOPE AND KEEP HOPE ALIVE.
One has to spend time with oneself and move past ourselves in order to understand that simple truth. Life experiences oftentimes are what thrusts one into that stream of consciousness. I'm here to tell you that GOD'S promise to us and for us is real. HIS time is not our time. In the meantime, TRUTH SPEAKS – REAL TALK,
HOLD ONTO HOPE - KEEP HOPE ALIVE
GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
It's not just a belief, or mantra it has become my sustenance for BLESSINGS GOD placed within my being. It is my default coping mechanism. We all have it, but it must be nurtured even when life seems to be going just fine. Having HOPE is the barometer l utilize knowing a better outcome is on the horizon. HOPE requires persistence and perseverance to get to your desired positive outcome. It's the grasping of the concept of HOPE that offers solace when the world around us is in chaos. As someone whose life has been lived HOLDING ONTO HOPE and KEEPING HOPE ALIVE, HOPE has never been a trivialized word for me to use. In all cases it has been the starting point to get to the finishing line, and once there having a grateful heart a problem is resolved after a long tough fight.
Sometimes the hardest thing in the world to do is to keep HOLDING ONTO HOPE. The reality is that for some it's all they've ever had, and REAL TALK is that it had to be enough. When it’s truly all one has had to grasp onto, when every door around seems to be closed you just have to HOLD ONTO HOPE and then learn the lesson on how to KEEP HOPE ALIVE. I've had more hope float moments than I can ever speak of and that’s REAL TALK, but I'm still here despite the long term anguish to keep on course.
HOLDING ONTO HOPE and KEEPING HOPE ALIVE are synonymous as far as I'm concerned. I can't have one without the other. HOLDING and KEEPING are interchangeable to me because when I have one and am satisfied, then the other is the prize when life gets challenging.
Sometimes we're wide open, downtrodden and feeling sorry for ourselves and so closed off the possibility for HOPE just can't be envisioned. Without HOPE despair enters the equation, and that is not an option. The easiest thing for any of us to do is to wallow in the negative experiences. If you thought it was bad already, I guarantee you it will get worse if you don't find a way to - HOLD ONTO HOPE AND KEEP HOPE ALIVE.
One has to spend time with oneself and move past ourselves in order to understand that simple truth. Life experiences oftentimes are what thrusts one into that stream of consciousness. I'm here to tell you that GOD'S promise to us and for us is real. HIS time is not our time. In the meantime, TRUTH SPEAKS – REAL TALK,
HOLD ONTO HOPE - KEEP HOPE ALIVE
GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
Friday, September 18, 2009
POSITIVELY POSITIVE
"Positive Thoughts Breed Positive Results - Share It Wherever You Are - The World Will Be A Better Place - Positively" IcyPearl
DO SOMETHING ABOUT - "IT"
My motivating TRUTH SPEAK - REAL TALK for the day is this: "IT" is what "IT" is. If the "IT" is something within your power to change, then do something about "IT." If you don't try to change "IT" - then "IT" OWNS YOU." IcyPearl - GOD BLESS
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
The Nonsense of Healthcare Gone Wild
Many of us who have a chronic illness or have been faced with a health crisis have had problems with our plan providers. Here we are again after over 50 years of different administrations, our "elected officials" down in Washington still are unable to put aside their partisan practices and alliances and get this done. Lobbyists seem to have a choke hold on progress being made with the power wielded by the mighty dollar - BILLIONS AT THAT.
When will this madness end. The trade off for those who have their own agendas creates disaster at the expense of those of us who can least afford more burdens imposed upon us. YES US, WE THE PEOPLE. The people include the sick also who go to the polls and cast our votes and unfortunately keep certain industries in profit mode. Whatever you spend your money on, don't forget you have the power to evoke change.
President Obama is trying to move forward in good faith to make his promise of change a reality, and I respect that. He can't do it alone.
The vicious cycle of trickle down politics that impede upon my right to make decisions for the direction of my health care or anything else is quite disturbing to me. Lobbyists have taken power away from the will of the people. Yes they vote, but they also get paid BIG money to represent the interest of their employers, the corporate concerns out to make a profit at all costs.
My diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis happens to be a difficult disease to treat and there is yet is no cure. My attempts to use three of the four "approved" ABC&R drugs that are available and claim to slow the progression of the disease just weren't compatible for me and caused other complications. I'd love to know the stats on how many others tried and can't use those toxic injectable cocktails. One persons drug may be anothers poison. Now, even if I wanted to use any of these "legal FDA approved drugs", I am prohibited by the exorbitant co-pay of almost $600.00 per month like so many others. The actual cost average $1,200-$1,600.
Although I like many with MS suffer daily, even with the medicines used for pain, spasticity, and other problems they just don't quite do enough. I fully understand how some people eventually succumb to prescription drug abuse. The wealthy have their options and the rest of us do the best we can. Diagnosed in 1993 with symptoms since my teenage years, there was about a 20 year gap when I finally knew what was wrong. That period was stress in hyper-drive.
Knowing something is wrong and being told for so long "there's nothing wrong" is an answer one should never believe. Don't believe anything when you know otherwise. Don't stop seeking until you find your answer. Still you must go on, work, take care of family and home in the midst of losing your mind. Someone knows exactly what I'm saying. How about that for being a SUPER HERO! You just keep going until you can't do it anymore.
I encourage anyone who is sick and physically able - whatever you're able to do - fight for yourself, fight for your rights. DON'T TAKE NO FOR AN ANSWER especially not these days when so much is being changed or taken away. Let's hold these elected officials accountable to us. There is strength in numbers. Contact your state and federal officials and make your concerns known. Try getting family, friends or co-workers to get involved. Everyone knows someone who is sick. We can make our concerns known in so many ways - JUST DO SOMETHING!
Many others are making their issues known. Don't be left out or left behind. The differently abled have so much more to lose. I don't like using the term disabled and will share my reasoning another time. It's hard for me too, my legs drag, my hands are numb and the pain is relentless and right now I can't type anymore. Signing off. Hope you'll check back. To be continued.....................and GOD BLESS!!!!!!! (c) IcyPearl
When will this madness end. The trade off for those who have their own agendas creates disaster at the expense of those of us who can least afford more burdens imposed upon us. YES US, WE THE PEOPLE. The people include the sick also who go to the polls and cast our votes and unfortunately keep certain industries in profit mode. Whatever you spend your money on, don't forget you have the power to evoke change.
President Obama is trying to move forward in good faith to make his promise of change a reality, and I respect that. He can't do it alone.
The vicious cycle of trickle down politics that impede upon my right to make decisions for the direction of my health care or anything else is quite disturbing to me. Lobbyists have taken power away from the will of the people. Yes they vote, but they also get paid BIG money to represent the interest of their employers, the corporate concerns out to make a profit at all costs.
My diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis happens to be a difficult disease to treat and there is yet is no cure. My attempts to use three of the four "approved" ABC&R drugs that are available and claim to slow the progression of the disease just weren't compatible for me and caused other complications. I'd love to know the stats on how many others tried and can't use those toxic injectable cocktails. One persons drug may be anothers poison. Now, even if I wanted to use any of these "legal FDA approved drugs", I am prohibited by the exorbitant co-pay of almost $600.00 per month like so many others. The actual cost average $1,200-$1,600.
Although I like many with MS suffer daily, even with the medicines used for pain, spasticity, and other problems they just don't quite do enough. I fully understand how some people eventually succumb to prescription drug abuse. The wealthy have their options and the rest of us do the best we can. Diagnosed in 1993 with symptoms since my teenage years, there was about a 20 year gap when I finally knew what was wrong. That period was stress in hyper-drive.
Knowing something is wrong and being told for so long "there's nothing wrong" is an answer one should never believe. Don't believe anything when you know otherwise. Don't stop seeking until you find your answer. Still you must go on, work, take care of family and home in the midst of losing your mind. Someone knows exactly what I'm saying. How about that for being a SUPER HERO! You just keep going until you can't do it anymore.
I encourage anyone who is sick and physically able - whatever you're able to do - fight for yourself, fight for your rights. DON'T TAKE NO FOR AN ANSWER especially not these days when so much is being changed or taken away. Let's hold these elected officials accountable to us. There is strength in numbers. Contact your state and federal officials and make your concerns known. Try getting family, friends or co-workers to get involved. Everyone knows someone who is sick. We can make our concerns known in so many ways - JUST DO SOMETHING!
Many others are making their issues known. Don't be left out or left behind. The differently abled have so much more to lose. I don't like using the term disabled and will share my reasoning another time. It's hard for me too, my legs drag, my hands are numb and the pain is relentless and right now I can't type anymore. Signing off. Hope you'll check back. To be continued.....................and GOD BLESS!!!!!!! (c) IcyPearl
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