Living with _________ (your diagnosis goes here).

“Living with” means co-existing with your condition, living life on life’s terms. Taking a more balanced – and peaceful – approach to the struggle.  Instead of baring your teeth and putting your fists up, swinging wildly in every direction, calmly face your opponent and coordinate your movements with his, as if you were looking at each other in a mirror.  If you have ever watched a group practicing tai chi, a form of martial arts, then you know what I mean here.  This begins by paying attention to him so that you can learn how he moves, know his rhythms, where he seems to be strongest, and where he might be vulnerable. Cautiously coexisting.