Sunday Thoughts | Fightmsdaily

Happy Sunday! I hope you are having a lovely weekend and doing the things that bring you the most joy. Life is too short to wait for things to work out the way we want or give up trying because of a few setbacks. Nothing in this life will come easy because if they did, would they be worth the effort? Sometimes, the best things in our lives require time, patience, determination, strength, courage, perseverance, and the passion and desire for what we want and deserve. Unfortunately, the setbacks we might face are challenging and undeserving, but that is just life, and we must find a way to keep moving forward because if we stop, we will never have anything to show for the trials and tribulations we experienced in life. The truth is, none of us asked to be born into this world or forced to deal with the struggles it entails, but life is a battle meant to be fought and hopes to succeed!

I have mentioned this before, but for anyone who did not read this, I have lived with Multiple Sclerosis for more than half of my life. Did I ask to have to deal with this unpredictable and incurable illness? Absolutely, NOT! Why are there good people in this world who deal with an illness without a cure and are life-threatening? Is there something I have done in life to deserve this illness? Why does only 1% of the population in the United States control most of the money and live a comfortable and carefree life, but so many others struggle to have food to eat? Why could the world’s wealth not be evenly distributed so that no one would be left without a roof over their head or food on the table to feed their families? These are the questions that do not have logical answers. There should never be one person with millions or billions and another who cannot afford three meals daily because this does not seem right. The 1% of the population has more wealth than they know what to do with and can take care of their families for several generations.

I am no different than anyone else in the world because many people live with Multiple Sclerosis and other illnesses that do not have a cure. Of course, I despise this illness and would love for there to be a cure, but I understand it could be much worse than it is. For what it could be, my case is mild in comparison, but that does not mean I do not have good, bad, great, or terrible days. The things that can make Multiple Sclerosis almost unbearable are the heat and stress. Unfortunately, these are issues that are difficult to avoid, but they have a massive impact on how I feel daily. It is officially summer, but in the south where I live, it has felt like summer for several weeks or months. Many people do not understand how terrible heat intolerance can be, but many living with MS know it is awful. Even on my bad days, I try to remind myself that it could be worse, and I must be thankful.

Thank you for visiting my site today. I have not been able to blog as much as I would like because of my class, but all my dedication and efforts will pay off one of these days😊! I would love to hear from you and encourage you to leave a comment, and I will respond as quickly as possible. I hope you will remember, no matter what you are struggling with daily it will make you stronger! I know it is difficult to understand, but we are not given anything in life that we cannot handle. I hope you have an amazing and relaxing day! Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love❤️, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes🌈!

Always, Alyssa

Life can be filled with many miraculous times, but earth-shattering and life-altering events that rock your world can follow. We can win and feel like we are on top of the world, but that only makes the fall from losses feel even worse. While we are in the moment, some of the losses we experience feel as if our life is over or standing still without any thoughts on how we should proceed. Losing a loved one is a tragic experience, and the pain will remain for years to come, but in time, the loss gets a little easier to handle. The loss of a job is painful and terrifying, but sometimes, the most difficult things we experience end up putting us on another road, far better in the long run. I think the saying that time heals all wounds needs to be rethought because this is not always true and should be re-worded. Of course, time does ease the pain, but some pains will linger and sneak up on us when we least expect it. People and pets are irreplaceable, but a job is replaceable, and most of the time more impressive and superior opportunities will be around the corner.

Last November, I lost my job and was devastated and angry for several months. It took me time to digest what happened and find the brighter side of what happened. I have always tried to think like the glass was half full, not half empty because it is the more optimistic approach. Recently, my mother went through something similar, and I understand why she feels the way she does because it was not long ago that I was going through the same situation. During the days that passed since her ordeal, I have had flashbacks of my experience and tried to offer the best advice to her that I could. I know how much she hated the job, and even though I know she would not see it now, this could be a blessing in disguise, and something better is waiting. Of course, after what I went through and the months of anger, resentment, sadness, and a mess of other emotions, I decided to make some changes regarding my career path and went back to school. I am not saying that would work as well for her, but there are so many opportunities waiting around the next turn for her.

I have always heard that losses come in threes, and I would not have believed this if I had not experienced it years ago. Several years ago, we lost my grandfather (who I idolized), our cat Chloe, and then my husband’s grandmother. These losses were back-to-back, and it was challenging to catch our breath. As I mentioned, I lost my job last November and then our sweet cat, Sundance, in February, so it terrifies me if there will be another loss shortly. The job was one thing, and for the most part, I have moved past the loss, but I have not gotten over losing Sundance. There is no way I could not handle another one anytime soon. Life can feel like you are trying to swim in an ocean when the waves are robust and constantly pulling you away from the shore causing you to feel like you are drowning. That was the best analogy I could think of because this is exactly how life feels.

Surviving life and all the ups and downs is like a game of chess with a side of Russian Roulette. We never know how the game will go or if we are making the correct move, but at the end of the day we must keep trying to make strategic moves and hope for the best outcome. Even if we find one or more of the decisions made were incorrect, life will not end, and we cannot change the past, but we can move on and try something new. Although the struggles in life can tear you down and make you feel defeated, nothing can break us if we do not surrender. When you do not think you can carry on and cannot see a positive outcome because you think you failed, remember the only way you can fail is by giving up and throwing in the towel. As long as you are breathing, it is crucial to keep trying and know that no matter how powerful the storm has been, YOU have weathered the storms and can achieve anything you want in your life!

Thank you for visiting my site today. We all endure various challenges, but requires understanding our strengths to overcome and push forward. The challenges seem impossible, but nothing in this world is impossible because the human spirit is one of the most incredible and powerful things known to human beings. Regardless of anything you are going through, never give up because even if you fail the first time, you could succeed the second time you try and have some incredible stories to share. I hope you are having a wonderful weekend and did something that brought you joy. Life is short and unpredictable, and we often take chances before discovering the most enjoyable and fulfilling experiences we never knew existed. I look forward to reading your comments and will respond as quickly as possible. Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love❤️, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes🌈!