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I recently discovered that the passing of time no longer worries me, the days of the week flash by me in bed or wheelchair.
Time passes, the days they go by extremely quick, weeks zoom past, it used to concern me, not now.
Now I that I do not need to do anything but enjoy my life, it may not be as full a life as I once had before MS incapacitated me, but it’s mine.
Somehow having this horrible disease means that life is now more precious to me than ever before.
I spent too much time worrying about what was going to happen next, I can see now that spending so much time worrying about the future was a waste of my time.
Much better to have enjoyed the moments, because they never come back, everyday is unique, it will never be repeated.
I think it would have been better not to get so caught up in worrying about what was to come, that daily life got forgotten.
Hindsight is a great thing, if I knew then what I know now I would do everything differently, I would have enjoyed every moment I could.
Some good things have come out of this time, such as a determination not to reproach myself and to enjoy the here and now.
11 comments:
this is a good reminder for all of us.... i have spent the last year since diagnosis worrying about what will come of me... but i can't do that... one day i won't be able to do what i can today so i need to enjoy and live and love...
blessings to you herrad
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Hi Herrad,
I think enjoying the here and now is great advice for everyone, not just those with a chronic illness. No one really knows when their time will be up. For those of us with MS, I think we are more aware of how precious each day is though. I applaud your bravery and tenacity, and you inspire me to try to make the most of every minute I have.
Cheers
Karen
Hi there Herrad,
I totally understand what you are talking about with the passage of time. I no longer realize how much time has passed.
For example, it has been a long time since I visited your blog. I am sometimes surprised when I realize that I have missed reading essays written by my online friends.
This one is a nice post. You remind us to appreciate the life we have. This is my life, and I like it.
Thank you.
I still believe you get more enjoyment out of life than many people who have more mobility & health than you do. ~Mary
You're so right. Worrying is no good. If you "plan for the worst and hope for the best" you're all set.
Much better to spend you time anticipating ... a nice smoothie that Richie will fix for you, the first home-grown tomato of the season, sitting outside in your new apartment garden (lol). So much better than worry.
'Hi Sherri,
Thanks for your visit, you are right to use everything you have before you can't.
Hi Pharmaspider,
We have a juicer, its a great machine we love drinking fruit and vegetable juice.
Hi Karen,
You are right its good advice for anyone, perhaps we are lucky to be aware that each moment is special.
Hi Vicki,
Lovely to see your comment, no matter how long its always good to see your words.
Hi Mary,
I try to enjoy as much as I can and you are right I do enjoy.
Hi Webster,
Anticipating sounds better than worrying.
I prefer anticipation.
Much,much better than worrying
Thanks to my 6 lovely friends for coming by, good to see your messages.
Have a good day.
Love,
Herrad
hmmmmmmmmmmmmm....
I beg to differ, had you known then what you know now, you would not have known what to do with it, yourself or how to cherish each moment because they woman you are today, you were not yesterday. This knowledge this insight comes as a result of growth in self and life. Cast away the would haves, should haves, if onlys, they are mere hyposis of what may have been had you have known when in truth you can no more say what you would have done then with the knowledge than you can say what you would do then years from now in a moment just like this. Knowing isn't always doing, it doesn't guarantee growth or movement, it is simply knowing. We move, implement, transform only when we are ready emotionally, psychologically and spiritually somethings that happens at knowing, sometimes not.
peace...
my regards to richie
stay blessed.
rhapsody
Dear Herrad,
This is a wonderful post with a message that every one should imbibe and practise.Enjoying the moment by counting the blessings available then is the recipe for a happy life in whatever circumstance one is placed.
You inspire me every day~ Love you Herrad♥
Hi Rhapsody,
I am glad you differed, thats good because it has got me thinking.
I guess I was saying I wish I had done more while I could.
Hi KP,
You are right being aware of the good things in ones life is important.
Hi Janis,
I love you too, thanks for popping by.
Thanks to you 3 dear friends for coming by, it is good to get your comments.
Love,
Herrad
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