The Explorer

"I was in another one of my moods - too anxious to concentrate on anything other than "easy" art. I was thinking about my insecurities. I can be a fully grown adult well into her 30s and still feel like I'm never enough. I can't organize my thoughts as efficiently as before the big diagnosis: MS. It feels like I use it as a crutch far too often. It's my convenient excuse. And yet, I forget that a diagnosis like this is not my fault. My anxiety wasn't controlled at the time. I felt trapped by the diagnosis and by my own fear of reaching outside of my comfort zone. They say you shouldn't let your disease rule your life. Go out there and conquer while you can. But they also say to listen to your body. Rest when your body needs you to be kind to it. Be gentle to yourself. Which one should I do then? Is there a way to balance it all? Is there a way to honor my body while honoring my dreams? I finally decided not to care. Choose a path and don't look back. Don't regret- just do. I needed to occupy my mind. Take control. Explore some easy techniques that will still wow without having to expend too much energy. Explore a new direction."

- Hannah Garrison

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Prayers Riding the Thermals Original Artwork Cheryl Kinderknecht

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Temple Print Jeff Diener
Artwork: Prayers Riding the Thermals by Cheryl Kinderknecht, Temple by Jeff Diener