oh, Canada

I have taken a break and now I'm back. if you live in Canada, you may have heard about the various shades of inaction in the CCSVI story. I didn't want to be just be another drop of water in the water fall of cries of injustice of late. Of course it is never fun to face opposition to your beliefs. It is almost like certain words and phrases are getting in the way. Emotion, ego, and politics are shutting down what should be a simple, low cost alternative. Angioplasty has been practiced safely for years. It is considered routine. If an abnormality is identified, why not see if restoring flow helps?

good find: Fear

Words of wisdom that is fuel for my soul. The two things up for grabs are success or forgiveness. Live bravely.

good find: Nursing Our Inner Super Hero

Flight or Invisibility? Which would you choose? I was inspired by the creative in this episode of This American Life. We need to nurture our inner super hero, especially when we are weak. It is just too damn easy to fall back on short cuts. The true hero shows they are at ease with who they are. Especially when it is difficult. Ironically, we are strongest when we can show our vulnerability. No mean feat.

Tales of Ordinary Folk Rising to the Good Fight.

Good luck on Friday the 13th.
For balance, I have also heard from an MSer who was liberated, had two stents placed, and is struggling to recover. Healing can take time.

good find: The Guide To The Good Life

Sometimes you find a well of wisdom, this episode fits the bill. Stoic philosphy makes sense to me.

good find: Dreams+

Today's inspiration and knowledge.

The Luxury of Smug Healthiness

I have lived both sides of this coin. On one side, sits a character happily unaware of what life with any adjustment must be like. On the other side -- adjustment galore. Sometimes I catch a glimpse of my own smug attitudes of days past, and see the luxury I took for granted. It reminds me to be grateful for the gems around me right now. I feel like this life is richer in many ways. You can see who lives on the surface and who dives deep. You begin to see the world with added perspective. I guess that in itself is a gift. There are gifts on both sides of the coin.