Thursday, May 24, 2007

Bounceback

With our puppy in training as a service dog, we became aware of the importance of "bounceback" when he confronts new, startling, or fearful situations. Happily, Jeep shows remarkable bounceback.

It got me thinking about bounceback. Enlightened individuals, zen masters, may not have been perfect individuals but I see them as having remarkable bounceback, an ability to refocus their awareness in the moment. Perhaps, that is what we strive for in living with MS, bouncing back from whatever the disease presents in our life. Instead of setback, we can choose bounceback.

PS Jeep makes us laugh everyday and at 1.5 years he is doing therapy work at the nursing home and in training as a mobility assistance dog for yours truly.

Three faces of Jeep:


2 comments:

Stephen said...

my problem with bounceback is that what i often find in the moment is my increasing inability to walk, or the excruciating pain in my legs at night, or just the general progression of the disease. i do also find music and photography, but just as often i find ms.

Synchronicity said...

what a wonderful blog you have here! i want to take my time and read all that you have written. thank you for being out here!