Living with Parkinson's Disease for over 40 years
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Not for many years in my 30+ years of Parkinson’s disease have I seen a film that condenses and explains this mysterious illness so well.
If we don’t at the very least try to express our feelings and advocate about our illness, we are missing the opportunity to receive awareness, funding, new therapies, and improved medications. Today is World Parkinson’s Day- Get involved! #WorldParkinsonsDay #MotivationMonday
Parkinson’s disease Awareness Month has begun! Spreading awareness and information, when at all possible is key. #ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth
Your Parkinson’s disease doesn’t have to dictate your life, but your life dictates your Parkinson’s disease. #MotivationMonday
Treasure the splendor! Capturing a beautiful image in an instant is both a marvel and a gift! #MotivationMonday
A good day means you accomplished a task. A great day means you improved someone’s life! #MotivationMonday
Uncovering Potential Through Illness – Time is fleeting, Your life precious, and your potential, unlimited! #MotivationMonday
In these volatile times, our daily spiritual diet is best nourished with gratitude, resilience, appreciation, empathy, and compassion. #MotivationMonday
Kind intentions have merit, but kind actions have meaning. #MotivationMonday
Love can be celebrated daily and not just on one day with candy and flowers—but in every aspect of our being! Love is the gift! #MotivationMonday
Peaceful Power – Beautiful landscapes and serene settings have peaceful, calming, and healing properties! #MotivationMonday
One key to life is identifying what decisions truly impact you and which ones won’t. #MotivationMonday
In Depth Discussion w/ Dr. Michael Okun, University of Florida, Chair of Neurology. A longtime friend and fellow author, Michael, Angela, and I discuss a wide range of topics from advocacy, complementary medicine/reiki, exercise, and so much more.
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
True happiness comes from doing the hard work, savoring the present while preparing for the future, and knowing that we did our best. #MotivationMonday
A conversation with author Jon Braddock. After his diagnosis with #YOPD, wrote a collection of 10 interviews to gain some perspective and to better understand from those who were living with young onset Parkinson’s.
Focusing on what is within our power and knowing what it is that we hope to achieve, in the year is a starting place. #MotivationMonday
I hope that it boosts joy and gives you a lift, full of color and filled with natural beauty.
Routine has advantages. Routine makes a practice. A practice leads to becoming comfortable with the routine and finding the benefits of the practice.
Some Rules of the Rocky Road #MotivationMonday
Motivation, much like water, wind, and electricity can take you where you want to go. #MotivationMonday
Our 25th Wedding Anniversary! This is a tribute to my wife who has stood by me and behind me and made me a better person. #MotivationMonday
Often, we only see what we choose to see and not what can be or even what is. #MotivationMonday
Enjoy our conversation with a truly motivational man, mountain climber, John Dahlem, who does not have Parkinson’s disease but has messages that resonate with us all.
Listen to your gut! Follow your heart! Train your brain! Let kindness prevail! #MotivationMonday
It seems like our proudest accomplishments come out of our most challenging times. #MotivationMonday
In this Fall newsletter, check out the links to upcoming community events, thoughtful conversations, Fall Photo gallery, and What to Watch.
The inevitable changes of our lives can come at the most unexpected and inconvenient times. It is the challenges of change that test our flexibility and resilience. #MotivationMonday
I think John is the perfect story to be the first person with Parkinson’s in our interviews as he shares his wisdom and indomitable spirit.
There is a cornucopia of possible tools for people with Parkinson’s disease to discover. It takes an open mind, open heart, and a little faith. #MotivationMonday
