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Blog Entry 1 of 19 Perspective is everything.
Perspective is everything and that is what I write about. I write about attitude, gratitude and the choices we make. I write about the things I have done and learned. I write about how to wake up happy every day of your life, even when you are faced with challenges. I know. I have MS (multiple sclerosis) and the disease has progressed to a point where I can no longer work. But that doesn't stop me from living, loving and participating each and every day. I hope that you will read my blog, join me on this journey, make comments and engage in this great learning process called "Life." You can find more of my thoughts at http://mgerber.blogspot.com See you there! Michael

Living with a disability - what a blessing
Contributed by: Michael Gerber   on 9/9/2008

I have MS - Multiple Sclerosis. Since being diagnosed, the disease and my disability have both greatly progressed.

I used to be a jogger. Today, I use a walker or wheelchair to go anywhere.

I used to drive and work 50-plus hours a week. I no longer drive or work.

I used to make a very good living. Today, I live on disability income.

I have always been a pretty happy guy. Today, I can honestly say that I am happier than I have ever been.

"Being happy no matter what" is what this blog is all about. This experience of living with a disability, has taught me more than I ever could have learned in school, or from books, or from a life without incident.

I want to use this blog to share what I have learned, discuss perspective and gratitude, debate my concepts and beliefs and hopefully create, cause or impact you, the reader, to see your life and circumstances differently.

Over time, I hope to demonstrate these few things:

  1. If we pay attention, life is a great teacher.
  2. Circumstances have nothing to do with happiness.
  3. This "glass half empty - glass half full" concept is baloney
  4. The greatest asset that we all possess and our greatest challenge in life are one in the same.

There will be much to discuss and more topics to talk about. I hope that you will join me, participate with me, share with me and teach me as we embark upon this journey.


Participate. Make a difference. Live a life that matters.



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Submitted By: Denise Cooke
posted on 10/29/2008 @ 12:14:40 AM
Rated Blog Entry
Your story is very inspiring.
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Michael Gerber

Los Angeles , CA

Michael Gerber has posted 19 blog entries and 1 comment since joining on 9/9/2008. Michael Gerber 's average blog rating is 5.
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