b'MS in Todays WorldDear Readers, Think back to a few years agoa time when COVID-19 was not a term, virtually everything was more affordable, the weather matched the season in which it was occurring, and the worldwhile chaoticseemed familiar. Now think of today. Looking back, it seems that a lot has changed in every area of the world and probably in your own daily life as well. Can you think back to the last time you carved out some quality time for yourself? As the world changes, so does your health and the circumstances in which you must make it your priority. Some of you may have had to cut back expenditures or limit your travels since the global pandemic started. Others may have had to change their daily lifestyle because of the weather being warmer and heat intolerance playing a larger role than it once did. Change is inevitable, but with change comes new adjustments and routines. Taking some time out for yourself to reect and be more mindful of your journey through life with MS may seem a bit more challenging nowadays. With the hustle and bustle, how do you know where or when to practice some mindfulness? Do you remember the last time you did an activity that brought you pure uninterrupted joy? Do those joyful moments help get you through your hard days?With MS, there are easier days and more challenging days. For some, perhaps there are more of the high energy days in a week than low energy ones. For others, it might be the exact opposite. So how do we cope in the days that doing simple tasks, such as brushing your teeth, may seem like climbing a mountain? How do you become more aware of your support system so you can use them as an ally in the hard moments? Mindfulness. Finding ways to center yourself and learning new coping techniques can help in those difficult moments. Recent years have also brought changes to our medical community. With the changes happening in healthcare, it is important to try and stay connected to your healthcare team. This team can look different for each person depending on who their personal support system is and who they choose as their healthcare professionals. 1'