Happiness for me comes from...

…Looking at the photo of my special palm of Nevis, symbol of strength and determination, a representation of pure desire of living and surviving.
It’s a non traditional palm that presents incredible beauty and elegance while struggling to keep a firm position that will bend it but never break it…

…Moving each day and seeing this as a gift.
Raise up my arms during yoga and tai chi poses and feeling like I am touching the sun above me. Cherish each touch and each movement and feeling blessed while doing it.

…Going back to my country and seeing the things I miss the most, like the papaveri (poppies) the cipressi (cypress trees), the glicine (wisteria), the ginestra bush, the mimosa flower, the art, the smells, the doves, the big sidewalks, the fresh air and so much more…and traveling and discovering the country where I live now and where I always feel like a perennial tourist that never loses the excitement to see and learn more…

…Knowing that I can always give my very best and that I have a spirit that helps me go on and that doesn’t allow me to give up or to feel sorry for myself.

…Seeing that Flowers 4 MS is a happy, colorful and hopeful project that makes me feel useful and helpful and that can put a positive spin on something not so good and not so positive…

…Knowing that by not driving and that by sharing rides with my husband, I am one less person that pollutes this planet and that by not using chemicals, by eating organic as much as possible, by recycling and by being active in letting others know about the enviroment, I am protecting it...

…Knowing that the people that love me accept me exactly the way I am and that remind me to always be who I am and not to pay attention to who tries to change me.

....Snuggling up on the sofa with my husband Keith to watch a romantic movie while sipping a cup of Italian hot chocolate...

...Waking up in the morning to the sound of the morning doves that I love so much (my dear Italian Tortorelle) and that help start new day with a first and brand new smile...

...Listening to Penny, my Yoga teacher, talk and guide me to connect deeply with my spirit, with my mind and with my body...

...Spending time with the wonderful people that I know and that are affected with MS, people that live each day with courage, hope and an determination...and an always present smile!

...Reading Dr. Greenberg's e-mails that allows me to keep in touch with him and to let him know how I am doing. His caring spirit is still very present, even if he is working in Dallas and seing that he continues to care about his patients is something that continues to warm my heart!

...Receiving messages and cards from Dr. Calabresi and Dr. Greenberg on the same day!

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