On the contrary! I was so sick of thinking about Multiple Sclerosis, I had learned more than I ever wanted to know! And I was totally bored with my condition!

As long as my visitors shared their stories, I was able to be distracted. I enjoyed listening to all of the experiences others were going through.

It was then that I started to see that just as Deepak Chopra taught, every experience has a purpose. Even though I recognize Deepak’s eternal truth, I believe in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.

I’m sure that God could delete all pain and suffering in the blink of an eye. And He has allowed adversity in each person’s life. The trials are different, all for the same purpose. To get us back to Him.

This is one of the first great lessons that I learned on my MS journey. We all have adversity “God allowed trials”. All trials are Personal Growth Opportunities. Our job is to say to the Lord, AS YOU WISH!

I would love to hear your stories; the experiences you’ve had and the lessons you’ve learned.

What a coincidence, or was it? – an opportunity was presented to me just when I needed it. I was approached by my friend, Bart Merrell, about a new venture he had undertaken. I had been searching for the right business to join online.

I’ve been studying online marketing for about a year and I could see how everyone was doing it! I followed many fabulous people who had found their passion and were joining with others to share. The whole process was exciting and I knew it could be done, but I wasn’t figuring out how it would work for me! I tried a number of products, got over my fear of network marketing, learned and learned more. I was hanging out, sharing information on my blog, information that I know and love. Still, I had no clue how I would make money at it and make a real difference in the world.

It was a God-send when Bart shared with me information about his new business. It all came together. This opportunity taps into 3 important parts of my passion; healthy life style, helping others, and making money.

Amazing how the law of attraction comes into play. As if I ordered it, a friend, Toni King, sent me to Simon Sinek’s movie. Simon teaches about finding the WHY. Why are we motivated to do what we do? Why did I join Bart when I promised myself to not join any business that required an autoship: a mandatory monthly purchase of product? Why will other people join me? Its for the same reason. People will join me not because of WHAT I do, they will join me because of WHY I do it!

With the knowledge I gleaned from Simon’s movie I’ll be able to find others who believe like I believe and together we will truly make a difference in the world!

Enjoy Simon’s movie, identify your why and look forward to my future posts about Healthy Lifestyle, Helping Others, and Making Money. I’m anxious to hear your comments. Thank you all!

It seemed that the layers were never ending! One day, in exasperation, I asked God if there wasn’t something better in the middle?! I needed to know that there was something that I was made of, that wasn’t just Ick! It wasn’t until I asked God, that I found out. I spent time in meditation and prayer, with thought and focus on my value, and I saw what was in the middle! I saw what was inside of me! And what is inside of everyone!

The answer came to me in a beautiful vision, it was almost like a dream, but I was completely awake. I saw those layers, it was not layers of an onion, they were more like the layers of a green, leafy plant, these leaves are symbolic of our experiences. Experiences that are caused by us, or upon us by others, either way, they were experiences to be learned from. We will have these experiences every day, it is the stuff life is made of.

In the center of all these experiences, these green leaves, was a wonderful jewel! It was, a beautiful, sparkling, translucent and reflective Diamond! The cut of the diamond is beautifully unique, calculated to optimize fire and brilliance. I saw the crystal, clear color of the diamond! During the struggles, (the layers of leaves), dealing with other’s imperfections, and dealing with my own, this diamond is always there, it’s within me, within us. It’s within everyone, no matter how coated with the leaves of experiences we are. As we learn from our experiences, we will be polished and shined. It is our experiences that make us into what we are! No matter if we recognize it or not, we are, now and always, Diamonds in the Rough!

Thursday, October 1, 2009 I’ve made the decision! The MS is in remission, the only thing holding me back from walking is ME! I’ve always said that if the disease was stopped, I’d be able to re-learn to walk. Now, I’ll prove it! I will continue to eat a predominantly alkaline diet, take my supplements, sleep enough, and fill my life with positive thoughts, feelings and actions! Check back in a month to see how I’m doing!