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\"yogamovie\"<\/a><\/p>\n

My own path to healing was a bumpy one, marked by despair, pain, and, yes, terror.<\/h2>\n

I was clueless \u200eas to the \u200eidentity of the surely \u200edeadly disease nesting within. I did not know where to turn.\u200e\u200f \u200fMuch \u200eas my choices were \u200eoften impulsive and even misguided; ultimately these very choices molded me \u200eanew. Out of the darkness I \u200efound light and out of the sorrow I chose joy<\/strong>. \u200e<\/p>\n

Michael J. Fox said it before me, I am a lucky woman.\u200e\u00a0I can remember reading his memoir, Lucky Man, and being blown away by his words. Who in his \u200eright mind would give gratitude for having Parkinson\u2019s disease? \u200e<\/p>\n

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\u200e\u201cWhen life takes away, something of greater value is always given in return\u200f.\u200f\u200e\u201d ~ Michael J. Fox\u200e<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Not for one moment do I wish to compare my journey to Michael\u2019s, or, heaven forbid to that of \u200eChristopher Reeve (The former star of the first four Superman movies, left quadriplegic after a \u200etragic spill from his horse.):\u200e<\/p>\n

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\u200f"\u200fI think a hero is an ordinary individual who finds strength to persevere and endure in spite of \u200eoverwhelming obstacles.\u200e\u200f"\u200f\u200e ~ Christopher Reeve<\/span><\/h2>\n
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What I can say, however, is simply this: my health crisis and my subsequent bumpy path to healing \u200eforever changed me. But for it, I would not be standing where I am today.\u200e<\/p>\n

My transformation was no less than the amazing before and after pictures of someone who has \u200eshed 200 pounds. Unbelievable as it may sound, the metamorphosis revealed not only altered \u200ebehaviors but changes in my core personality.\u200e<\/p>\n

I can recall averting my gaze as I walked the paths of the kibbutz. I was uncomfortable making eye \u200econtact and did my best to keep to myself. I would walk about with a tattooed frown of sorts, \u200etrying to make myself obscure at any cost. Quite often the tone of my appearance was read as \u200ehaughty rather than demure. If only they knew \u2026 \u200e<\/p>\n

More often than not, I was reluctant to speak up and voice my thoughts. Never did it occur to me \u200ethat there might be more than a casual link between \u201cmy body the bunker\u201d and my body\u2019s whole \u200ehealth.\u200e<\/p>\n

\u2666 I would like to give gratitude. Together I am more.\u200e<\/h2>\n

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I walked about stiff in my suit of armor. This was a battle to be won at all costs. Hardened and \u200enumbed by my refusal to acknowledge the pain, I did not realize that my unwillingness to allow the \u200epain only served to exacerbate hostilities. On the one hand I did not want to deal with the pain, but \u200eon the other hand I was all too busy 24\/7 with unsettling thoughts: \u201cWhat new pain will show up \u200etoday?\u201d\u200e<\/p>\n

Many wonderful holistic healers partnered with me. I happily embraced the gifts of Rolfing, \u200eGreenberg, Gyrotonic, Pilates, Alexander Technique, Osteopathic Medicine, N.A.E.T., Body Rolling, \u200eChiropractic Medicine, Reflexology, Homeopathy, \u201cDr. Whole Foods\u201d and Ballroom Dancing and \u200ethis is just the short list\u2026\u200e<\/p>\n

I inherited my father\u2019s large and heavy strides. Graceful, who me? No siree! I was never an \u200eacclaimed dancer. How did darling dearest describe my movements?: \u201cRigid, robotic and \u200emechanical.\u201d \u200e<\/p>\n

Later my eldest daughter had this to say: \u201cYou practice (Nia) all the \u200etime at home. Aba has \u200ecommented on this in the past and I, as well as everyone \u200eelse, agree with him that there has been \u200edefinite improvement in your \u200emovement, your grace. Without warning, however, today I saw you \u200ein a \u200ecompletely different light! It was like: wow! Where are those moves coming \u200efrom?! I looked at \u200eyou and thought there is no way that I will be able to \u200eduplicate those moves! I thoroughly enjoyed \u200ewatching you move and just \u200ewanted to sit down and watch.\u200e\u200e\u200e"\u200e<\/p>\n

An integral part of my healing journey was my exposure to Nia. Nia embodies the joy of \u200emovement and is the natural synthesis of movement, nutrition and \u201cthe courage to dare\u201d (voila, \u200eNaked Nutrition \u2018n\u2019 Nia). Nia is delightful movement set to the sounds of rich and diverse music, a \u200efusion of dance arts, martial arts and \u200ehealing arts. Nia is an authentic multi-sensory experience and \u200ea journey to self-healing and empowerment, mind, body and soul alike.\u200e<\/p>\n

Nia has awarded me a body that is joyful to move in. From out of nowhere, random strangers \u200ebegan to greet me and ask: \u201cAre you a dancer?\u201d\u200e<\/p>\n

It has been a challenge to accept flattery with grace and not with my autopilot awkward shrug.\u200e<\/p>\n

\u2666 I would like to give gratitude. Dance radiates in and out.\u200e<\/h2>\n

Nia was one of my first stepping stones towards joy. I\u2019ve since added a meditation practice which \u200ehas \u201cwholed up\u201d my joy.\u200e<\/p>\n

\u2666 I would like to give gratitude for the pain which kindled my journey.\u200e<\/h2>\n

\u200eOut of the darkness I \u200efound light and out of the sorrow I chose joy. May I conclude my \u201cLucky \u200eWoman Memoir\u201d with a final quote from Michael J. Fox?\u200e<\/p>\n

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\u200e \u201cHappiness is a decision.\u201d\u200e<\/span><\/h2>\n
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I have just given my talented graphic designer my eBook, \u200e"16 Powerful Tools for Taking Charge of \u200eYour Health\u201d. I can\u2019t wait get it off to you shortly. This eBook will be a freebie for those who choose \u200eto join me and follow my weekly blog. \u200e<\/p>\n

If you have not yet read about the rocky part of my journey, you can read it here<\/a>.\u200e<\/p>\n

I would like to thank you for your patience in reading this post to its end.\u200e<\/em><\/h3>\n
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If you liked what you read and you are not on my mailing list, you can sign up \u200ehere<\/a>.\u200e<\/em><\/p>\n

Finally I would like to request that you please share my powerful animated\u00a0message<\/em>!<\/p>\n

Join me: CHOOSE abundant whole health!<\/h2>\n

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