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Patience isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass; it’s about learning to dance in the rain while trusting that the sun will shine again. Patience is one of those things everyone talks about, but it’s more complicated than it seems. In this fast-paced world, we want everything yesterday.  I mean, think about it. We’re...
Acceptance is not a sign of weakness; it’s a declaration of strength. It’s the courage to face reality and the wisdom to find a way forward. We’ve all faced moments where life feels like it’s throwing us a curveball. Whether it’s a health diagnosis, a significant life change, or just a series of tough breaks, it’s...
Change the way you look at things, and the things you look at change. Wayne Dyer Perspective Changes Everything is how Lily Pierce feels…… Perspective means realizing that others’ life experiences may completely differ from ours. What we view as normal and what we expect depends on how we grew up, what we see around us,...
Tom Lawson shares his touching story, “My Ataxia Story,” in which he discusses how receiving the diagnosis of Cerebellar Ataxia changed his life and how it affected him profoundly.  At 46 years old, married with three children, and a dog, Tom shares the emotional rollercoaster of coming to terms with a chronic autoimmune disease. From...
Have you ever wondered what is like to live a life knowing that as each day passes, you might be losing some physical or mental abilities you once had? Gain perspective on this experience with this question. Think about that, I mean, really think about what that would mean to you personally.  How would your life...

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michael mantz
Life rarely goes as planned. This blog is about navigating what actually happens – major disruptions, health challenges, and the quieter work of figuring out who you are through all of it. I write from inside that process. I have Spinocerebellar Ataxia (SCA 15), a rare neurological condition that shapes my perspective but doesn’t define this space. Some articles are personal. Some are practical. All of them are honest.

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