Early Retirement .... Not On My Radar ...
To earn a living which puts food on the table and pay the bills, or to supplement present income, fulfil dreams and aspirations by reaching higher toward their ultimate goal .. this is one of my reasons for joining the WA family ...
My Story
Twenty years ago, just after my 40th birthday I was diagnosed with a very rare type of spinal cyst .... was dismissed from my job as an Insurance Administrator/Cashier and became totally incapacitated and housebound.
The medics (and there were many) didn't know which way to treat the Tarlov Cyst which lay within my tail bone .... I had two decades of being, prodded, X-ray, and everything else in between including risky spinal surgery, and together with the relating conditions of severe depression/panic/anxiety syndrome etc. I was a very sad lady.... Also ... our daughter and family emigrated to Adelaide, Australia .... How I was going to cope with the prospect of not seeing them for years ...
Facing an uncertain future health wise and emotionally, my physician suggested a series of psychotherapy sessions. This was not received well on my part...... and I said No! The alternative was to see a Pain Specialist ... now this, was a different proposition which I could relate to.
The Physician I went to see had an amazing ability to instil belief within me, My illness, Tarlov Cyst Disease, was incurable and inoperable .... However, A good quality of life was within my reach at last .... Sooo after a series of spinal injections and change of medication ... I found the turning point I was looking for ... I found the courage to encompass the Holistic route, to 'challenge' my fragile mental state and find peace .....The starting point was meditation, breathing techniques, chakra, and personal coaching ..... I have found a combination of techniques which work. Today, I still have Nerve pain and take morphine based medication, still have to lie flat for large chunks of the day .... but I'm here My end game is within sight, determination and resolve my mantra .... My Goals WILL come to fruition ...
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Oh, it must be very hard times for you, Maggie but you are one strong woman. :). You certainly give strength n couragement to people who are struggling. :)
It was ..... Following my turning point my mantra became ...Live in the present and 'Be grateful for what you Do have, and let go things that you haven't' .... In my case ... A wonderful husband in Dave xx
I totally agree with you_ Maggie ... Be grateful for what you do have and let go things that you have not ... well said. :)
I agree I have a degenerative disc disease and am in pain 24/7 but I refuse to take drugs that will change my way of thinking or make me loopy so I deal with it through meditation an d prayer all the best
Aww Max ..... We have tried a number of drugs over 20 year period ..... some with side effects ....sadly my little problem is Neurological as well as Skeletal ....nerve pain is horrible, you can't explain how it affects you .... I was late finding the Holistic and Spiritual route ... am now in control x ..... light and blessings to you for your journey x
The internet enables us to live an amazing life. We can work from anywhere we have an internet connection and we can succeed even if we can only work a few hours a day.
All we have to do is learn how to use the internet effectively. I have one other source of great internet training, but there is no platform like WA where we can interact with each other, get our questions answered and actually work together to achieve our dreams.
You are so right Bill ... I have learned so much in the last 3 years ..... I have another source too in UK and have already done FB for business course. WA is an amazing platform ..... 3 to 4 small sessions a day gives me loads of time. Each session is dedicated to different sections .. ie I'm answering email now, next one is training, then website building, and so on ... your support is much appreciated x
Amazing story Maggie, I am glad you were at least able to find some relief and the techniques you are using are wonderful ones. I have physical problems and use several of those myself, they can work wonders. Stay strong and be well. Take care.:))
You too are a strong lady K .... it has done my heart good share my story ... If I can give just a little motivation and inspiration to our WA family, I will be a little way towards my ultimate goal xx
What a story and thank you for sharing. The holistic route you decided to take is impressive xx
The power of determination at work here! I have such respect for what you had to go through. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Murie ..... I wanted to give up many times ....It felt the right time to share my story and if I can offer strength to others who are in a dark place then my time here will be worthwhile ..... thank you for reading x
One thing is for sure Maggie. You offer me strength and I'm sure you can offer the same to many more WA members.
Aww Murie .... draw that strength from me ..... PM any time, love, light and blessings honey x
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We must embrace, love in our lives. Very well written, You do as you say, talk to me or your visitor. I love your work. You are blessed in many way's. To be able to survive through, the not knowing, to knowing, is a accomplishment. To search for the light and good in all that happens in our lives and share to help others will make you shine. I also think a lot of men will get a lot of good knowledge out of your experience. To stand with their woman, when she is in need of their support. It Makes life doable .A valuable sharing point. To understand your path and know you are in control of the things you can do, to make your life better, is a learning process. I do believe our minds are a tool that can be used to heal. Sharing is a way to release our inner feelings, all on its own. Thank you for sharing. I wish you well in all you do. J B
Jeff, I am so touched by your words , you are an inspiration to me .... I have found 'kindred spirits' within our community, you being one .... and for that I am eternally grateful ..... love, light and blessings ...
May the life light shine on you always JB