@jshdma You are right in one respect. When I was at my sickest, which lasted for years; I was in that same head space. I got my Living Trust set up, started giving away treasured items to the people that I wanted to have them, and downsizing my home's contents. I was so sure I wasn't going to last but maybe two more yrs tops. But, after successful treatment at Mayo, I began to feel better; and then better yet. Then, my mind cpuld meet my body halfway. I could fathom the posibility of getting well. I set my mind's course to not accept illness. Am I still ill? Yes, I have a serious progressive disease. The other shoe could drop and I could nose dive into a critical state. That is not my 'belief'. I live this belief and feel great physically. (of course taking precautions with health) I have found joy again. I hope that you will too, and lift that permanent darkness. Hugs! -Terri

Thanks for your thoughts. You seem to have a lot of inner strength.

@jshdma

I suppose for many of us, we have come to realize the inner strength is not something that comes naturally, it must be acquired. It comes with determination not to give in to a negative mind set.

Teresa