Other Worldy Experiences and Putting things into Perspective.

Here is the most amazing picture taken by Oleg Bartunov of Russia. He was visiting near Mt Everest and could not believe his eyes. Ice Crystals in the clouds with the sun at the right angle. He described it as an amazing outer worldy experience and let himself be engulfed with its beauty. It is a very rare occurrence and very few people have seen such a magnificent sight. Of course you are in the sacred mountains of Tibet!

This is what We need on a daily basis, to keep us grounded and focusing on how we can help ourselves and others. Seeing a natural wonder like this must have been amazing. The photographer was overcome with emotion and feelings of well being, along with a group of tourist at the same location.

As I go through my weekly radiation again, this is something I can meditate on and imagine the beauty of, and put these colors into my body to help with healing.

I am going through 3weeks of radiation on my arm and expect it to be healed in the next couple of months.

One interesting fact that care from my doctors visit yesterday, was the fact the radiation dept is now using Holistic ointments to lessen the effect of radiation burns and sooth the skin during treatment. Now that is progress, small as it is, it is still progress. The name of the lotion is Calendula Gel from the flower and made by Boiron. I also use essential oils, Frankincense, Lavender, Orange, Clove, Abundance. These you put on post daily treatment and on non treatment days, when you arise.

Life in these troubling times needs all the help we can give our bodies. We feel the sadness from the Japan Tsunami and Earthquake, and see those poor souls suffering, a daily prayer for them will help us as well as them.

May you have a good week and remember to be kind to yourselves.

The Ebb and Flow of Life - Reality Check- The Gift

Spring is coming! The bulbs are peeking through the earth waiting to show their finery. I love Spring. The flowers do it for me. Have lots of bulbs so hope they all bloom.

One never knows what is around the corner. Daffodils are a symbol of healing for me as when I first discovered I had Multiple Myeloma, I told the doctors that when the daffodils bloomed I would be better. That is the way it happened.

I had another relapse in May of 2009 and by August was again cancer free.

We just went on a wonderful road trip and the whole time I complained of a sore forearm. I suspected that little evil creature - MM - had returned but was not quite sure. I finally had to go and have an x-ray and yes my radius fractured. This came about before I left and I ran into a door but thought no more of it. That nasty little MM had activated and that is where the break occurred. I call the break a gift from God. I do not have symptoms of MM until too late, and I am nearly dead. It is called Non secretory MM and only about 5% of the 1 % mm patients have this it is rare.

Sooo if I did not fracture my arm it probably would have been too late to get treatment. As I have never had Chemotherapy, I have to decide what is best for me. Short compact radiation to the zone, and it should again be gone. As MM never really goes away just goes dormant, we have to be extra careful on how we live, eat and breathe.

I thought I was doing all the things I mention on my website and blog but when I recall the last 5 months I was very careless over taking my supplements on a daily basis. So hopefully lesson learned. I was skating along and now I have been reminded if I wish to stay healthy and alive, I must practice all that I preach, and be especially careful of guarding my body against further insults from the Myeloma.

The doctors are optimistic and also agree my supplements are one of the main reasons I keep my MM from getting away from me.

I have seen a big difference just in the last week, once I saturated my body with the natural supplements. Radiation was slow in getting started due to technical problems at the hospital.

For me the clues of the MM being active are unusual weight gain (I do not overeat and have been eating salads, vegies etc, very little sugar or sweet.) Little nodules that look like baby warts appearing on my arms, legs and body. Last out break the dermatologist told me these were a sign of cancer starting in the body. So you see I had warning and chose to ignore it for a while. No one likes bad news but ignoring it is worse. So will keep you posted on my progress. I am confident in 3 months I will again be MM free or at least tame the beast back into its box. So what I have been expounding is especially true.

Take care all and be well.

Be Thankful Each Day.Family & Pets need our help!

It is a cold wintry day but the orchid says spring is almost here. Soon robins will be flocking about and little birds diveboming us when we go out the front door. I can't wait.

I am seeing my daffodils and tulips pop their heads out of the ground, what a wonderful time Spring is.

Each day I am reminded how fleeting and fast life on this planet is. I want us to be thankful for what we have. We can always find someone who is in a worse position. Lately a lot of sickness and death among humans and animals.

Healthwise, we all struggle but it is our attitude that counts. If we believe we can overcome, then we can. Meditation and prayer should be our daily watch Words.

I was out and about and several people wanted to know why I smelled so good. I had applied essential oils (these are made from plants, trees and shrubs) and do not like the chemical perfumes. Not only does one smell wonderful it gives your body a lift. People notice and they smile when they ask you what you are wearing. Something as simple as that can affect those near you.

The chemicals in our shampoo, toothpaste, perfume, deodorant are killing us. I use natural Lavender Shampoo, I use peppermint deodorant, cornstarch for body powder, and avoid toxic substances as much as possible.

I clean the house with baking soda for scrubbing, add Lemon Oil to my floor washing water, make a mixture of vinegar, ammonia, and soap to clean the windows and blinds. Staying healthy takes work.

I love the essential oils. Lavender on your pillow to sleep, peppermint for an upset stomach, and Lavender and peppermint help reduce pain.

These things I am thankful for.

What did we use before all the modern things were invented.

We are told only give your dog "dog food" What do you think dogs ate before dog food was invented. Raw meat, grains and bones. Human table food has become very contaminated so unless you have natural or organic food it may be wise to make your own dog food. So be thankful for you family, friends and Pets, they all bring us Joy and love. Yes we all have that one or two in our lives who make it harder but that is what thankfulness is all about. A chance to overlook the negative and concentrate on the positive.

Sunny Days can turn into Restful Nights

Sunny, warmer day, Finally! Certainly lifts the spirits. Can't you just see yourself in the hammock, relaxing and listening to the wave. Here is a great way to meditate. See yourself swinging in the calm warm breezes in paradise. See all your illness and cancer gone. Do this daily it will help.

Staying upbeat in the world of turmoil is not easy. There is so much coming at us each day. I love pictures and serenity so I use them as much as possible. Young Living Lavender oil placed on your pillow at night, enhances the sleep and relaxes you. It is also wonderful for minor burns, insect bites and much more. Calms you when you have a headache. We could all sleep in the hammock and have a great night.

I hardly read the paper or watch the news as I read or see enough, just to know what is going on, and cannot dwell on the negative.

There is always someone worse off than yourself. So if you have lost your job or cannot work due to illness, find what is positive about your situation. Meditation and soothing essential oils are wonderful.

Today a well respected doctor, who has his own line of natural skin care products etc, told how he went to a major conference and the big companies are now turning to natural products to help replace all their chemicals. They looked up his patents and copied what they could without infringing. So the positive news is there is a shift and all of us who meditate and pray, are having an effect by removing some of the negative things that big chemical and drug companies are doing.

So sleep well in your paradise this week and soak up some sun.