#MSreboot Camp, Goals, Strategy and a new Plan

Wow! What a reboot! Thanks for all the support and grateful to have worked with many if you privately via email and phone. It seems that everyone rebooting had success with at least one goal. That's great!
Did I move from a 6 to a 7 on my wellness scale of 1 to 10? I say YES!
Considering the 95F temps, last minute projects, planned projects and my overall excitement toward life right now, I so could have relapsed this week. My legs were on fire yesterday by the end of my trails day event outside. The days of heat were taking their toll. My tremors were getting worse. Convulsing and dry heaving. I know the signs. But dang nabbit, if I didn't rebound! Wahoo! I kept taking my new vitamins, drinking water with lemon in it.  Not only did I survive the event but went home, packed up for my next event, a dog sitting gig, and made plans to see a good friend. Well if this place wasn't beautiful! And seeing my friend, well, that's priceless. Built 1904. Classic craftsman style. Easy to see the inspiration to write:

Amen!
Here's a repost of the start of our reboot program. Anytime can be a good time for a reboot!
Thanks to everyone who has emailed, called and massaged me about our April #MSreboot Camp. Here are my notes from last nights workshop on making positive change. Join us all month long! Watch this spot for upcoming workshops. This is a special, FREE opportunity to help you get your MS turned around!

This is From our Workshop last. Monday as part of our FREE #MSreboot Camp:

CREATING THE CHANGE

Visualize: on May 1, what do you want to say about yourself? Where do you want to be with your MS or anything in life? What change do you want to see happen?
CC: "I want a more secure future with my projects while maintaining healthy relations and improved well being."

How?

1. Create a list of Goal(s) for April. My list is long this time. One item is enough to get started.
"I want to Move from an average 6 to a 7, in mind body soul, on wellness scale of 1-10"
"I want to expand my two businesses: marketing and wellness coaching."
"I want to be present for my family, friends and commitments, and find distraction at other times."
" I will Try new vitamin program and determine results."
" I am Commited to walking' stretching and exercising more regularly, at least one thing each day."
"I understand that Juicing, herbal Teas and water are good for me and Food can be medicine"
"Appreciate life, family, friends. Appreciate life, family, friends. Appreciate life, family, friends"
"Find a life without pain or drugs for pain"

2. Mantra or two (anything that gets you moving. Been seeing this one a lot lately.)

Because she could, she did!

3. Potential stumbling block(s)

• Me. My own worst enemy.
• Lose momentum.
• Lose vision.

Acknowledge stumbling blocks only long enough to figure out tools to overcome. Do not dwell on these. Focus on the solutions.
4. Tools to get over stumbling block(s)

1. Sharing my love for holistic health and nutrition with others
2. Sharing my love for marketing with others.
3. Friends, family, support.

5. What will I do to reach my goals?

• Don't wait for the perfect time. Just do it!
• Set up four GWMS presentations in April.
• Call on four new clients for marketing.

These can be general statements of specific actions. Be creative and reasonable. You want goals that are reachable.
6. Visualize success!

1. Imagine yourself on May first, you've accomplished the above goals, how are you feeling?
2. What are you seeing around you?
3. What are you hearing people say?
4. Are there certain aromas, visuals, people in your vision?

7. Motivators
So now, let's put this all together into one tool you can use to keep motivated. I create mini statements of encouragement with the wording for above and come up with the following:
"Because I gave four presentations this month for GWMS, I am on track to helping others and finding a new financial independence for myself. "
"Because I made four cold calls this week, I hit my goal and am hearing folks say "gosh, Caroline, so glad you are doing so well with your ms!"

Remember. This is a work I progress. Erase my notes, fill in your thoughts.

Join us for our FREE MSreboot Camp!

Watch this spot for our next FREE workshop.

818-585-5660 or thegirlwithms (at) gmail . com

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Fly fishing, blue skies and a piece of heaven

A repost From last October: remembering a great fishing hole...

Found a great fishing hole up Beaver Creek. Looking for some resident coastal cutthroat trout. Generally they will be kind of small up here as we're a ways from the ocean inlet.

This will do! At first I had a pheasant tail nymph tied on and was practicing casting.middle of the day. Wind blowing. Not ideal fishing conditions. Or are they?

 

Practicing is the operative word when it comes to casting. With the bursts of wind in all directions I begin to feel like it would all just be casting practice. After snagging my nymph and losing it, decided to go for a dry fly. Looked like mayflies emerging but not sure. Chose a blue winged olive.

Practice, practice, practice. The water was clear and calm as glass. Or blowing in the wind. My fly lines fell in clumps. I watched the fly in the clear water, seeing where the currents would take it. Practice practice practice.

The blue winged olive.

A bit rusty with my casting, I just moved my arm and rod until they felt relaxed, at one. I thought, if I could just get this fly over to that shady spot by the bushes I might have a chance. If I could get my fly there.

Just as I exhaled and relaxed my little grey fly landed where I wanted it to. Whew, ok, casting getting better and then BAM! This little cutthroat hit this fly so hard I can still feel the hit.

I quickly grab my net from the back of my vest and pull the little guy in. It's not easy fishing, photographing, and releasing with just two hands. Most important is the fishes health and to get him back in the water. Forceps take the fly out (barbless of course) and he swims back to his friends.

After I let him go I spent the afternoon watching the wildlife. Saw a salamander swimming in the creek. Watched fish feeding and insects landing. Watched a small green inchworm swim along the creek then attach itself to a reed. Birds of all sounds were making a beautiful chorus. A crash in the woods behind me reminded me that there are large animals here. And the distant reverberation of a rifle reminded me that it is now deer season.

 

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When Peeing in One's Pants is all we have.

Ever been out with folks that don't understand the MS bladder issue? As in when it hits, get out of the way or watch out because I dont have a diaper on? Well just had one of those nights. Had a beautiful dinner with some folks at an English pub type restaurant. We got home and wham, bladder needed evacuating now! Someone started joking around and taking their time. Desperately I signaled to him, "I need to get in". He didn't get. He often doesn't anymore and refuses a hearing air which might help. But instead I lost it as I felt the bladder release down my leg. Let me the F In the door! Well that didn't help. Finally I got in and ran to the restroom but it was all too late. Another pair of clean jeans that needed washing.

Why, if some understands what we are going through, makes us suffer so? Is it us or their own personal issue that blocks progression?

A frustrating time.

Putting things into perspective I know this person to be upset about getting older. Why take it out on me? But it is what it is. We are all aging or ailing accordingly. Put up our dukes and deal. Put up our dukes.

What's one of your frustrations? And how do you put it in perspective?

 

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Join Us for online Chat About #MSreboot Camp

Several folks have asked about my April #MSreboot camp so we're having a chat tonight online. Join us! Group is limited so RSVP to thegirlwithms (at) gmail.com or pop in if there's room! You can also send your questions ahead of time.

Bring your goal(s) and let's talk about them. Why we chose them and how we will feel once accomplished.

1. Please join my meeting, Apr 1, 2014 at 5:00 PM PDT.

https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/613204589

 

2. Use your microphone and speakers (VoIP) - a headset is recommended. Or, call in using your telephone.

 

Dial +1 (267) 507-0007

Access Code: 613-204-589

Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting

 

Meeting ID: 613-204-589

 

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Home Made All Purpose Household Cleaner

Homemade All Purpose Household Cleaner:

1 Cup distiller water

1 tbls castille soap. I use Dr. Bronners Liquid. Flavored or clear.

10+ drops protective blend essential oilMix in spray bottle and clean away! If using larger spray bottle, adjust recipe accordingly.

Let me know how you like it!

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Sleep, Walk MS, Community, Healthy Eating

Sleep. An amazing gift we so often reject. But alas. This week has been heaven. Probably for a variety of reasons.
1. I am physically tired. Been pushing myself ever so gently with more regular and longer strolls. Keeping up with community commitments. Here I am at local La Canada Flintridge Tournament of Roses friend raising happy hour event, hanging with local politician, Anthony Portantino.

2. Started a new journal to keep track of my MS Reboot Program.

You can follow it here: Caroline's Reboot Journal
3. I have been Walking! Just joined an MS Society Walk in local Pasadena.

Join me! april 6 in Pasadena. Can't make it? We could use the funds! Donate or Join Here
4. Good Food! All of this topped off by some darn healthy eating. Been craving healthy proteins and vitamins and have been listening to my body! Made this juice the other day:

5. Diffusing for sleep.
I am attached to my diffuser. I'm using the protective blend blend to purify the air. Amazing tool To help me sleep! It's sort of big but it produces these lovely fine particles. Today I'm smelling the sweet orange and clove from the protective blend.

Amazing what some good sleep, activity and friends can do for a person with MS. Getting antsy so off to for a stroll. The distance or speed doesn't matter. Cane, chair or feet, it doesn't matter. What matters is that it's beautiful outside and I am inside. On this ipad. We can change this and will.
Have a great day! Keep me posted on your progress and activities. Love to hear from y'all!

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Whiskey lullaby, MS, Tingling and ...

I found a start of an old post from 2009. How life has changed!  So grateful that I kept so many journals and diaries during my battle with Multiple sclerosis. I surely couldn't remember all of this.

"Maybe not the best song to start off the night - whiskey lullaby, Brad Paisley, Alison Krauss.  But early morning duties will keep put this bird to bed appropriately tonight.  MS was acting up in annoying ways today.  The tingling, numbness, cramping.  I lost use of my right hand during a meeting tonight.  I haven't even been doing that much lately.

I've been eating mucho healthy, lots of cooked greens, light protein, no caffeine, no wine except for tonight.  Hmmm.  The weather has been cool.  My yoga session yesterday was rewarding as well as today. but yesterday was strong and focused.  Riding has been good.  I cried during one ride today, just trotted and cried. My friend lost her father the other day.  I'm a bit over emotional.  Hmmm.  The MS is up.  Emotions on a rise.  Must be that moon soon..."

Just thought it was interesting.  I was more active back in 09 but my MS feels better managed today.

Now to combine an increase in activities with my balanced life to go from a 6 to a 10 this April. Have you started your April reboot?   It's time!

Click here to learn more about the April Reboot Program. It's time for positive change. And it's FREE!

Family and Friends, Nothing else much matters...

Been managing my multiple sclerosis Better this trip than others! Family and friends make a big difference. Pacing myself. Good food. Good fun. I made it up all night for rodeo, concert and after parties. That was a big night for me. Had a blast! And felt ok the next day. Weather was perfect, not too warm. Makes the MS easier.

What an amazing time with family and friends this week in Texas. Seeing my friend from 40 years ago and family. Never enough time.

When in Texas, do it up big and do it Western! No problems with that for this girl with MS. Found plenty at Cavenders.

Exploring Katy, the Rice Co-Op, Veterans a memorial museum and more. Lots to see in this little town! Then we played with my friends horse, Chica.

Looking for swamp things in Texas.

Playing with my friends AR15 at the shooting range. Boy am I rusty! Need more practice.

Texas is just a fun state...a state of mind!

Spent time in Katy, exploring and having a great time. Houston rodeo, Jason Aldean, networking events, food, fun, we did it all! Even hit a Buc-ees in Waller, Texas. These stores are over the top and a must stop if you haven't seen one yet.

Hitting the road to Austin...

And then to Spicewood for family lunch!

All about friends and family...

Yep, life is short but family is forever.

Let's do this! #takethatMS

 

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Buck the Film as reviewed by Girl with MS

A review of mine from a couple of years ago written for The Equestrian News. It was an amazing trip, my fourth time to Sundance film festival. This time we cross country skied to friends cabin at Alta. Here I am on my way to the cabin for a picnic. With cross country skies you have four legs...makes MS balance issues easier!

Craven on way to cabin at Alta

Review: Buck

By Caroline Craven March 24, 2011

Poster for Buck, opening June 24 through Sundance Selects.

Dressage horses working cattle. Blindfolded trick riders not old enough for kindergarten. A man attacked, face ripped open by a predator horse. Horses are a reflection of our human selves. A mirror. A tool in life coaching whether we want it or not.

I had previously felt little empathy for Buck Brannaman as he humbly denied his ability to fill Ray Hunt’s shoes. Until my attempt at writing about the world premiere of the filmBuck at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, Jan. 20–30 in Park City, Utah.

The word on the street was that this was the film to see, whether you were a horse person or not. Perfect. I am a horse person, the friend who attended with me is not.

Emotions stirred raw during my exploration of Buck. Tears flowed for reasons I still haven’t entirely grasped. Essentially, first-time filmmaker Cindy Meehls and her entourage of women capture the essence of the horse—an essence that is at once subtle and mysterious (and therefore extremely difficult to portray) yet so powerful it can save lives. It saved mine and it seemed to have saved Buck Brannaman’s.

Buck Brannaman is joined onstage at the Sundance Film Festival by his wife, Mary, and daughter Reata. (Photo by Caroline Craven)

“Life is about making smart choices,” says Brannaman during our chat at Dolly’s Bookstore in Park City after his signing for his books The Faraway Horses andBelieve, as well as his DVD series Roping and the Ranch Horse. “This is something we can control.”

At first glance, Buck is a documentary about Brannaman, from his raw and gritty childhood in Montana to a successful career as a horse clinician. That illusion quickly melts away as the film seems to draw forth the viewers’ own personal life battles and organically weave them into the narrative unfolding from the screen.

Intertwined with bits and pieces from Robert Redford’s film, The Horse Whisperer, which was based in part on Brannaman, Buck made it easy to recall one’s painful life experiences and the choices we made to get through them. Standing ovations say a lot. Personal experience says more.

Buck Brannaman signs for fans at a bookstore in Sundance, Utah. (Photo by Caroline Craven)

The film was two years in the making, a year of editing and more than 300 hours of video. And that was just the beginning. With nationwide distribution purchased by IFC/Sundance Channel, and the winner of the 2011 Sundance Film Festival Audience Award for documentary, we can expect to see a lot more of Buck on tour.

When told that the film was produced by a group of women, there was no surprise. Life on the road for nine months at a stretch is a hard way to survive. Brannaman managed to endure it with support from his wife, Mary, and daughter, Reata, not to mention the important role played by his mother, Carol Alberta Brannaman, and stepmother, Betsy Shirley.

The author visits with Brannaman.

(Photo of Caroline Craven)

The remarkable team of female filmmakers captured the magic between the human spirit and that of the horse. The magic that leads young girls and aspiring cowpokes to dream, if not act, on their desire to ride and experience the magic that can make seemingly intolerable circumstances just disappear.

As an equine enthusiast, I don’t need a good film to show me that Buck Brannaman is a remarkable horseman. I do need a good film to remind me of the humbleness one ought to feel at times. To remind me of the beauty and love that exists in this oft-bitter world. To remind me of the powers of the human spirit, the horse spirit and the importance of making smart choices.

For more information, go to http://www.buckthefilm.com/ andwww.brannaman.com.

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