Active relapses of multiple sclerosis show up in MRT images as white spots. And exactely these spots made Alexandra Leyer live her life more consciously and love it above all. Therefore she writes down her experiences in her blog called Wunderflecken ('wonder spots'). Which person solved many other of her inner conflicts, she tells us at REHACARE.com.
Name: Alexandra Leyer Age: 28 City: Saerbeck, Germany Occupation: Health and nursing staff Impairment: multiple sclerosis, sensitivity disorders, visual impairment
Alexandra Leyer: When I realize that everything had to happen the way it did. That everything falls into place.
What have you always been wanting to do and why have you never done this so far?
Alexandra Leyer: I have always wanted to skydive, but I have not yet dared to do so because I am afraid to give up control.
Which person has influenced you most? And why?
Alexandra Leyer: Eckhart Tolle. A great author and spiritual teacher through whom I could solve many inner conflicts.
You have the chance to become the Commissioner for the Disabled. What would you do first?
Alexandra Leyer: Financial security through support in individual professions. More information about illnesses and disabilities that you cannot see directly or about which too little is said.
What is especially near and dear to you?
Alexandra Leyer: Inner peace, calmness and mindfulness.
I would like to be...
Alexandra Leyer: I would like to be completely present in the here and now and free of thoughts for 24 hours.
Which question would you like answered the most?
Alexandra Leyer: Why are people who look after themselves and care for themselves with the help of meditation often devalued and ridiculed?
What else I wanted to say...
Alexandra Leyer: Only when I love myself, I am also able to recognize and fully feel the love for others.
