By Angel Blair
Let’s be honest – most of the time, it’s difficult to balance all the tasks everyday life requires. Finding time to complete a to-do list, work, and handle other daily activities can be daunting, and sometimes too much on the mind and body. We all encounter this pressure, and life just continues to dole out its expectations and duties. So how do you find that balance of taking care of yourself and completing what’s to be done?
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There is nothing quite like the transition into autumn. The air gets crisp, the leaves start to turn, and suddenly, all we want to eat is food that feels like a warm hug. But let’s be honest, fall scheduling can get hectic, and no one wants to spend two hours over a hot stove on a weeknight.
Continue readingLife can be overwhelming at times, but finding the right balance can help you stay healthy, grounded, and in control. There are a few practices that I try to follow to maintain that balance, while recognizing that things will not always go according to plan.
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Todos conocemos esa sensación. Mira el teléfono móvil y ahí está: ese pequeño ícono rojo de la batería que le avisa que la batería se está agotando. Sabe que tiene que recargar el móvil, pero aún le quedan sitios a los que necesita ir, cosas que necesita hacer y mensajes que responder. Así que sigue adelante y espera que la batería aguante solo un poco más. Nuestra energía puede funcionar de manera muy similar.
Continue readingWe all know the feeling. You look at your phone and there it is: that little red battery icon letting you know you are running low. You know you need to recharge, but you still have places to go, things to do, and messages to answer. So, you keep going and hope the battery lasts just a little longer. Our energy can work much the same way.
Continue readingMSAA features the work of many talented artists affected by multiple sclerosis as part of our annual MSAA Art Showcase. Each month we share these artists’ inspiring stories and beautiful artwork with you as our Artist of the Month. This month, we celebrate Ramona McCracken as October’s Artist of the Month. Ramona is from Fort Collins, CO.
Continue readingBy Monica Proctor Wilson
Dear MS,
I began gardening five years ago, growing vegetables and fruits. Gardening is harder than I expected, but there is something about it that reminds me of who I am and how I got here. My roots formed long before you (MS), entered my life.
Continue readingBy Dr. Eva Jackson
Each October, my family gathers to honor the traditions that connect our past, present, and future. Relatives travel from near and far to share stories, learn about those who came before us, create new memories, and help younger generations understand the history that shaped them. More than a reunion, this gathering is a celebration of heritage, belonging, and the bonds that hold us together.
By Stacie Prada
To quote the band Talking Heads from the song Once in a Lifetime, “How did I get here?”
And why does it matter?
For my ancestors who died before I was born, I contributed absolutely nothing to what they did or who they were. I try not to take any unearned pride in their efforts. I have no idea if we would have even liked each other.
Still, I marvel at the many hardships they endured that brought my family to the United States and led me to be here.
Continue readingBy Dan and Jennifer Digmann
When we hear the word “roots,” we tend to gravitate toward where we came from. We think about our parents and grandparents, our hometowns, traditions, and family stories.
But maybe our roots are more than these.
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