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If there is a belief that can move mountains, it is the belief in one's own strength.

Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach (1830-1916), Austrian author

The new BetaPlus-Calendar is being prepared. As always we are selecting images taken by people with multiple sclerosis. The theme of our current calendar is "Waterworld" for which we have received wonderful pictures from all around the world.

Due to the big success and interest we would like to again give you the opportunity to actively participate in the BetaPlus-Calendar 2010/2011.
The theme of the calendar this year will be
"Powerplaces".
We all have our own places where we recharge our "batteries" and where we find peace and harmony. You can send us your picture with your personal "Powerplace" and what it represents to you. You can choose any kind of picture: nature, leisure, living, travel, hobbies, people, culture, friends, family…etc.

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Isabelle (29), Germany

About myself

My name is Isabelle and I am from Germany. I was diagnosed with MS in 2002 and ever since I have been on MS therapy. My family and friends were and still are a great support that I wouldn’t want to miss. They help me to stay positive even in difficult situations.

I work as a teacher for English and Political Science and I really love my job, even though it is demanding. During holidays I love to travel and get to know foreign people, cultures and countries. When traveling I always try to relax and recharge my “batteries”. I can just be happy and forget all my problems.

About my picture

In 2007 I traveled to Costa Rica to visit a friend. Costa Rica is a wonderful country with its beautiful nature. We went on a lot of trips to see different places. There are gorgeous beaches and a great rain forest with lots of interesting plants and animals. Here I would like to present a place where you can relax after you have made it to the top of the volcano. This volcano has not been active for some years, so it is safe to go there. A special view is provided when going to the crater that is filled with sulfuric. It looks like a wonderful green shining lake you would love to dip into; but honestly you shouldn’t do it. Just take a look and enjoy the pretty view.

Isabelle (29), Germany

About myself

My name is Isabelle and I am from Germany. I was diagnosed with MS in 2002 and ever since I have been on MS therapy. My family and friends were and still are a great support that I wouldn’t want to miss. They help me to stay positive even in difficult situations.

I work as a teacher for English and Political Science and I really love my job, even though it is demanding. During holidays I love to travel and get to know foreign people, cultures and countries. When traveling I always try to relax and recharge my “batteries”. I can just be happy and forget all my problems.

About my picture

One of my favorite power places is a little island on the east coast of Nicaragua. It is called Little Corn Island and it is just the most beautiful place I have ever been to. There are not too many tourists, no cars, nice residents and a wonderful nature. People do not only speak Spanish but also English and you can experience a lot of nice things, e.g. take a walk through the jungle, observe animals, go on a diving- or snorkeling trip and enjoy yourself. It is a great place to find some peace and to get away from our stressful world.

Isabelle (29), Germany

About myself

My name is Isabelle and I am from Germany. I was diagnosed with MS in 2002 and ever since I have been on MS therapy. My family and friends were and still are a great support that I wouldn’t want to miss. They help me to stay positive even in difficult situations.

I work as a teacher for English and Political Science and I really love my job, even though it is demanding. During holidays I love to travel and get to know foreign people, cultures and countries. When traveling I always try to relax and recharge my “batteries”. I can just be happy and forget all my problems.

About my picture

One of my favorite power places is a little island on the east coast of Nicaragua. It is called 'Little Corn Island' and it is the most beautiful place I have ever been to. There are not too many tourists, no cars, nice residents and a wonderful nature. People do not only speak Spanish but also English and you can experience a lot of nice things, e.g. take a walk through the jungle, observe animals, go on a diving- or snorkeling trip and just enjoy yourself. It is a great place to find some peace and to get away from our stressful world.

Dana (37), Czech Republic

About myself

My name is Dana. I am 37 years old. I was born in the Czech Republic and most of my life I lived there, except some time spent in Switzerland, USA, Australia and some other places.
I work at the Czech Technical University in Prague as associate professor. I am teaching ecology of urban watersheds, ecotoxicology and chemistry. Except of teaching, I am doing research in the field of the environmental science. I am focus on quality of our rivers and creeks.
I love travelling and hiking, I enjoy swimming and skiing, but my biggest hobby is photography. Most of my pictures are related to nature, I am trying to catch up the exceptional moments spent in nature and through my pictures I try to share with people, all the beauty of nature which I can see. I hope that with my picture people, who are not as lucky like me, and do not have possibilities to get to these places, can enjoy the beauty and recognize that Earth is a wonderful place to live. And also I am trying to show people that MS (even you life with it more than 1/3 of your life like me) is not a handicap, and even with this disease you can do what ever you wish, if you find your balance. You can even climb mountains and go backpacking to Grand Canyon, but you have to trust yourself and do not give up.

About my picture

My Power place is nature generally and I always feel that I am really charging my batteries if I am in nature. The best way for me is to take my backpack and my camera and go hiking. As I am getting older I am enjoying every flower, small stream, tree or just a beautiful rock. The picture shows for me one of recently visited place, where the energy is present in every rock and plant. And I hope you can feel part of it from the picture.

Wendy (33), Netherlands

About myself

My name is Wendy. I’m 33 years old. I have 2 loving parents, a sister and a twin brother. I was born in the Netherlands, lived there for 32 years but now I live in Germany, just across the Dutch boarder. I live there with my 2 dogs, Joep and Bruno. I don’t have children, but I am sweet aunt for my sisters’ 4 kids.
I have a very busy life. I work 32 hours a week as a social worker in an elderly home, with people with a brain disorder like Alzheimer and Korsakov. It’s a special group because they are in the age between 32 and 65 years old. That’s not normal for this age. Next to my job I like to go jogging, playing darts , I meditate and walking my dogs and visiting friends. I really like to cook for friends and try all different kinds of recipes. So it seems that I am always busy, but I like to sit down on my couch and watch television as well. Soaps, cooking programs and crime scene programs are my favorites. But normally I have to take a little nap after work first before I can do all these nice things.
I was diagnosed with MS 14 years ago. I’m on MS therapy over 13 ½ years now. I enjoy life in the most positive way.

About my picture

In the picture you see me meditating near the water side. For me this is a really good ‘Power-place’. I started meditating 2 ½ years ago. Through the meditations I learned to find peace in myself and learned to accept my illness. When I do my meditation I’m full of energy for myself and I can deal things in life much better. When I am in nature I can find that peace as well. So meditating in nature, near the water or in the woods is for me thé ‘Power-place’! The water and wind drift my mind away, so I have a clear mind again. I feel much better and have more energy for myself. Is that a ‘Power-place’ ore not?

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