Lisa Doggett

Jul 15, 2018 11:49 AM CDT

It's me!! I am so bad at journaling! I live vicariously through you with regard to journaling. I need to track my symptoms better, though: I think it's crunch time for me

- Hannah

Jun 24, 2018 1:34 PM CDT

Thank you for these words that encourage me to try, and the web links. I’ve just never thought I could do it!

- Sally Watkins

Jun 24, 2018 3:56 PM CDT

I am so glad you have made meditation a part of your daily routine. I first tried in college and failed miserably. A few years ago, thanks to several wonderful yoga instructors, I finally learned how to meditate. I still have a long way to go, but it is truly amazing how powerful an effect meditation can have on our minds and bodies.

- Marcia Rosenn

Jun 24, 2018 5:17 PM CDT

Beautiful, Lisa. So proud of you, all the time. And not just for your "accomplishments." Love you.

- Leta

Jun 26, 2018 4:08 PM CDT

Thank you Lisa. Meditation/mindfulness/focused breathing/yoga and anything that breaks the train of everyday thoughts can be extremely beneficial down to the cellular level. Research pioneered by Herbert Benson at Harvard's mind body institute have shown health benefits ranging from helping with glycemic control, blood pressure regulation, anxiety/depression, chronic pain, etc... Even fertility. Telomeres were found to be longer in folks practicing daily meditation. This is the state in which our body heals itself. I often share a couple of (free) apps with my patients in the hospital when I think they would benefit from even short "mini" meditations. One is called "Calm", the other is called "Stop.Think.Breathe" that will customize the mini meditation to how your are feeling mentally, physically & emotionally. Again, thank you for sharing your own personal journey...

- Mary Ann Gonzales

Sep 20, 2018 10:52 PM CDT

Lisa, I am so touched and grateful for your blog, your kindness and your generosity with sharing your experience with so many others. Your courage and care to deeply touch your MS journey and share your life with so many of us is an inspiration!! I continue to be honored and grateful to offer this practice as a refuge and anchor to you and so many others. May this practice offer your tender strength and peace. May it bring healing to you and your readers.

- Geeta Cowlagi