tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605254543761446258.post5465826113686923586..comments2011-12-05T12:51:59.330-05:00The Wheelchair Kamikazehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13897021799119917541noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605254543761446258.post-67005856145717006172011-12-05T11:30:30.877-05:002011-12-05T11:30:30.877-05:00What an incredible blog. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I was diagnosed with PPMS in 2005, and became wheelchair-dependent in 2007. I have subscribed to your blog and look forward to reading more about your journey....Continue to take good care of yourself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605254543761446258.post-27689423338348782762011-08-05T01:25:06.292-04:002011-08-05T01:25:06.292-04:00I&#39;ve found comfort in Buddhism as well. Which kind of unnerves me as black Catholic<br />NicoleNicolehttp://Www.mynewnormals.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605254543761446258.post-25280531850266222952011-05-19T15:57:24.406-04:002011-05-19T15:57:24.406-04:00Glad I stumbled on this post and blog. I was diagnosed 14 years ago and apparently have had MS for 20 plus years. I am just starting to come up against limited mobilty and never thought I&#39;d find such joy in buying a scooter. The thing that helps me through it all it a commitment to self expression. i applaud you for putting yourself out there and providing a voice to the those of us afflicted with the disease. I am just working my way through your posts. You write well and i love reading this stuff. I live in Western jersey and would welcome a chance to break bread with you in NYC if you are up for it.<br /><br />Howard Spierer hs2372@att.comHoward Spiererhttp://howardspierer.com/man-up/?page_id=2noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605254543761446258.post-69086162436573862212010-12-05T18:16:40.974-05:002010-12-05T18:16:40.974-05:00Beautifully written. I too believe that happiness,truth and inner peace come from within. Keep writing! I find your posts very interesting, well researched, and you have a fantastic sense of humor. I especially appreciate your messages concerning CCSVI. There is so much misinformation about it and I welcomed your caution concerning having the &quot;Liberation treatment.&quot; I have not been scanned, but would like to in a study setting.Jeanettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18059098517043064555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605254543761446258.post-91596683457476487342010-10-24T21:16:25.362-04:002010-10-24T21:16:25.362-04:00thank you. you write beautifully, if not hauntingly familiar words that I have said inwardly. I respect your determination and wisdom. Thank you for sharing.handipeephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05503701397326924376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605254543761446258.post-68538935400970194692010-05-14T21:13:28.568-04:002010-05-14T21:13:28.568-04:00So well said! I agree whole-heartedly with all you said in this article and wish I could convince more people to look within for peace and happiness too! Thank you :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605254543761446258.post-28641636113172055472010-01-24T21:27:29.864-05:002010-01-24T21:27:29.864-05:00hey marc. amazing post. your writing is really beautiful. wish i could reblog the entire thing! i think everyone should read this.karen gordonhttp://www.theselfhealingcoach.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605254543761446258.post-1088095002505612092009-11-13T14:45:52.356-05:002009-11-13T14:45:52.356-05:00Thanks so much for this one Marc, was beautiful. Have been wondering how to talk to our 9 year old about some of these things, so glad you reminded me about the Tao of Pooh- I love that book!Janis Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605254543761446258.post-52132732092976856832009-10-08T16:24:58.648-04:002009-10-08T16:24:58.648-04:00Marc,<br /><br />Another beautiful post. I will be reading &quot;The Tao of Pooh&quot;. I&#39;ve had trouble concentrating enough to read much of anything longer than the ingredient list on my cereal box, but I believe I can concentrate on this.<br /><br />Thank you for the clarity of your vision.Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04545788096617502361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605254543761446258.post-83611091468650979732009-10-08T11:25:07.551-04:002009-10-08T11:25:07.551-04:00&quot;Let it be&quot;...I immediately thought of Paul McCartney singing that and it made me feel calm. Thanks MarcDorothyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00553167375671073235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605254543761446258.post-9333093554661944212009-10-08T11:13:56.575-04:002009-10-08T11:13:56.575-04:00I cannot tell you how much I enjoy your writing and your philosophy.<br />I was diagnosed in May and was thrilled to find your blog not long thereafter.<br /><br />Reading your blog has helped me cope more than you could know. So, a deeply heartfelt &#39;Thank You&#39; to you!<br /><br />South Florida MSerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605254543761446258.post-62083967079850188432009-10-07T09:37:48.620-04:002009-10-07T09:37:48.620-04:00Beautifully written. Thank you for expressing your transformation through your writing and videos and photography.Linda a.k.a. "Sarah Bellum"http://www.sarabellum.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605254543761446258.post-42698272351665818552009-10-07T03:29:29.790-04:002009-10-07T03:29:29.790-04:00Manju-thank you. Coming from a person who I know to be wise, your praise is quite humbling indeed.<br /><br />Centennial-thinking you can do it is half the battle. After all, thought is reality, and reality is thought.<br /><br />Cathy-as usual, you bring a unique perspective to the conversation. Thank you for contributing.<br /><br />Weeble-it is indeed a practice, and in this case it&#39;s unlikely that practice will make perfect. But as in most things of real value in life, the journey is far more important than the destination.<br /><br />Jon-thank you very much, my friend.<br /><br />Ugich-the &quot;shadows and footprints&quot; parable certainly made a lasting impression on my life. I&#39;ve been reminded of the power and wisdom of those words time and time again through the years.<br /><br />Rob-if you&#39;re interested in learning about the Tao, a good place to start is a book called &quot;The Tao of Pooh&quot;. Seriously. The book explains many of the concepts of Taoism through the use of the familiar &quot;Pooh&quot; characters, and is a great introduction to the philosophy.<br /><br />Zoom-I&#39;m glad you found this of value. Thanks for your comment.<br /><br />Anonymous-wow, this post really seems to have resonated with people. There&#39;s something about many of the Eastern philosophies that people seem to sense inherently, and recognizing those feelings in words can really give a person pause. Thanks for your words of praise...<br /><br />Biblio-sounds like you undertook a real journey of discovery. I have found it incredibly challenging to take these ideas from concepts to life choices, and like you say, success with this comes and goes. But the effort itself is therapeutic...The Wheelchair Kamikazehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13897021799119917541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605254543761446258.post-1000873310827408652009-10-06T23:48:49.171-04:002009-10-06T23:48:49.171-04:00A few lifetimes ago, I was living out of my car and solo backpacking the mountains of the Southwest. My reading materials were the Dhammapada, The Tao te Ching, Bhagavad Gita, and the like. These were intriguing and heady concepts as I removed the view lens of my upbringing.<br /><br />They now present in a completely different way to me. Not as exotic. More challenging if actually implemented yet practical. And, they come and go. Like weeble said, practice.Bibliotekarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06896112760553996504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605254543761446258.post-44499061398375734922009-10-06T23:44:20.430-04:002009-10-06T23:44:20.430-04:00Wonderful Marc this is one of the best pieces I have ever read. Thanks for sharingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605254543761446258.post-23305356735209009622009-10-06T18:05:24.713-04:002009-10-06T18:05:24.713-04:00Nice, Marc. I will set this aside and read it again. Thanks.zoomdoggieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11576886847864593216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605254543761446258.post-18836429802622111882009-10-06T17:10:59.211-04:002009-10-06T17:10:59.211-04:00A really great topic to ponder. I have trouble dealing with many issues due to MS and you have definitely sparked an interest in learning more about Tao with me. Thanks.Robnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605254543761446258.post-84814555827413026942009-10-05T22:53:07.207-04:002009-10-05T22:53:07.207-04:00Came here from Manju&#39;s. Wonderful post. And I think this story of the shadow and footprints is so relevant for each and everyone of us.......Ugich Konitarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15901335427613806798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605254543761446258.post-68243313441555704302009-10-05T17:55:29.138-04:002009-10-05T17:55:29.138-04:00best post ever, marc.Jon B.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605254543761446258.post-17073054912740499392009-10-05T14:37:19.656-04:002009-10-05T14:37:19.656-04:00&quot;Nothing that happens to us is inherently &quot;good&quot; or &quot;bad&quot;, it is our perceptions and reactions to the goings-on of existence that define them as such&quot;<br /><br />A wonderful post Marc, but IMHO, these are the only words needed. I am always brought back to this in my own practice. Plus the conscious effort to be in the Now. Not the past or 5 minutes ago, not the future or the next 5 minutes either.<br /><br />All easier said than done, but this is why it&#39;s called a practice isn&#39;t it?weeblehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12422006955957399661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605254543761446258.post-56589714743210275632009-10-05T11:38:06.777-04:002009-10-05T11:38:06.777-04:00Marc,<br />This post made me feel relieved in some strange way. And then I thought of the word &#39;relieved&#39; and it sounds like &#39;RE LIVED&#39;. Perhaps we are getting a chance at exactly that.. A &#39;do-over&#39; if you will. There is a welcome openness to this way of thinking rather than the clutching at what was or could&#39;ve been. Thanks.cathynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605254543761446258.post-42164850285835759932009-10-05T08:36:37.574-04:002009-10-05T08:36:37.574-04:00Beautiful, Marc. I think I can do that.centennielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16897312065662144491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605254543761446258.post-56378719417476580192009-10-05T06:57:38.701-04:002009-10-05T06:57:38.701-04:00Wonderful post, Marc! And a wonderful philosophy!manjuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15470194805146456892noreply@blogger.com