I began this year with “Fighting Parkinson’s, and 2026…the year of joy!” Part of feeling joy on the inside is knowing that your recovery is happening every day.
The Parkinson’s Recipe for Recovery
When I had Parkinson’s, I developed the Parkinson’s Recipe for Recovery®. The Recipe is a soul, mind, and body healing protocol that has proven to slow, halt, reverse, and cure Parkinson’s disease.
When you are doing the Recipe, you are slowing, halting, reversing, and curing Parkinson’s disease. Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and feel the joy! This is the joy on the inside of knowing that your recovery is happening every day.
Differentiating temporary happiness
As I was working on my recovery, I came to the realization that I was missing joy on the inside. I had worked very hard to remove the negative emotions from my heart vessel. However, I then found myself with an empty feeling inside.
Also, this empty feeling prompted me to explore when I had felt happy in my life. Here are examples of what I found.
If somebody said something nice to me, I could feel temporary happiness.
Also, if I avoided conflict, I could feel temporary happiness.
Additionally, if I did something for somebody and they said “thank you,” I could feel temporary happiness.
Finally, if I was expecting something bad to happen and it did not, I could feel temporary happiness.
A you can see, happiness was temporary, and then it faded away. Moreover, I saw that the happiness I could remember was situational. Also, the happiness was based on circumstances outside of me. Additionally, the happiness was fleeting…it simply did not last.
I knew I needed to feel joy on the inside. However, first I needed to know what it meant to have joy on the inside.
Joy on the inside
Spiritually, joy is a deep, enduring sense of well-being and contentment in your heart and soul. Also, it is distinct from fleeting happiness influenced by what is happening outside of you. Moreover, joy is rooted in your connection with Spirit Energy: God, The Universe, Nature, The Source, The Divine, The Higher Power.
Joy on the inside is your spiritual connection with “all that is” no matter what is your religious or spiritual practice. Additionally, it requires maintaining trust and faith in your life, even amid suffering with the Parkinson’s.
Also, joy is a Divine gift, a “fruit of The Spirit,” and a strength that provides inner peace and purpose. However, it is not dependent on worldly circumstances outside of you, but instead, joy is cultivated through faith and practice. Finally, being joyful is a choice.
Developing the Recipe
When I did my research of Parkinson’s disease, I remember thinking, “There is no joy in Mudville.” This is the final line in a poem remembered from childhood, “Casey at the Bat.” Everybody was expecting Mighty Casey to hit a home run and win the baseball game for Mudville, and he struck out.
Also, I had seen first-hand from my mother’s situation how unpleasant the disease could be in the end when following the conventional path. Additionally, everybody on the conventional path was expected to strike out.
However, I wanted to hit a home run and win the game against Parkinson’s.
Ancient Chinese medicine provided a different theory of the disease, and I found joy in the possibility of slowing, halting, reversing, and curing myself from the Parkinson’s. Also, my philosophy was simple. Since I was doing something different from the conventional path, I knew the Recipe would deliver to me a different outcome than the conventional path.
Also, I researched Medical Qigong that was designed to heal various organs in the body, in particular, the liver, gallbladder, kidneys, and bladder. Additionally, these organs were identified as the most impacted in the disease. Moreover, the Medical Qigong was designed to clean toxins out of the body and brings more energy to the brain. Finally, the Recipe exercises were a powerful aerobic exercise routine that loosened the body and strengthened the core.
I had a plan, and I knew it would work. I felt joy on the inside! Additionally, this joy fueled my hope, faith, and inner strength to do the soul, mind, and body Recipe every day.
Feeling joy in doing the Recipe
Here we are 15.5 years after my full recovery, and you are doing the Recipe. You have a plan and you know it will work. Also, if you are doing the Recipe, you already know it is working for you.
Feel joy on the inside in knowing that your recovery is happening every day.
Moreover, joy is a choice. Finally, choose to feel the joy in knowing that every day you are doing the soul, mind, and body recovery of the Recipe, you are slowing, halting, reversing, and curing the Parkinson’s!
Conclusion
Let’s get the year going strong with a group effort of feeling joy in your life and recovery.
Please post a comment below by copying and pasting these words.
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I know I am doing the Recipe. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know my brain cells are alive, and I know my dopamine reservoir is full. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know I am extraordinary and I know I am recovery. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I KNOW I AM WINNING, AND I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!! Feeling joy is a knowing!
I AM JOYFUL IN KNOWING THAT MY RECOVERY IS REAL!
Each and every one of you is winning and you are worth it!! I am joyful for all of you!!!!
All my best,
Howard
I know I am doing the Recipe. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know my brain cells are alive, and I know my dopamine reservoir is full. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know I am extraordinary and I know I am recovery. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I KNOW I AM WINNING, AND I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!! Feeling joy is a knowing!
I AM JOYFUL IN KNOWING THAT MY RECOVERY IS REAL!
I know I am doing the Recipe. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know my brain cells are alive, and I know my dopamine reservoir is full. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know I am extraordinary and I know I am recovery. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I KNOW I AM WINNING, AND I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!! Feeling joy is a knowing!
I AM JOYFUL IN KNOWING THAT MY RECOVERY IS REAL!
I know I am doing the Recipe. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know my brain cells are alive, and I know my dopamine reservoir is full. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know I am extraordinary and I know I am recovery. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I KNOW I AM WINNING, AND I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!! Feeling joy is a knowing!
I AM JOYFUL IN KNOWING THAT MY RECOVERY IS REAL! I’m on my to full recovery!
I know I am doing the Recipe. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know my brain cells are alive, and I know my dopamine reservoir is full. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know I am extraordinary and I know I am recovery. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I KNOW I AM WINNING, AND I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!! Feeling joy is a knowing!
I AM JOYFUL IN KNOWING THAT MY RECOVERY IS REAL! I’m on my to full recovery!
I know I am doing the Recipe. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know my brain cells are alive, and I know my dopamine reservoir is full. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know I am extraordinary and I know I am recovery. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I KNOW I AM WINNING, AND I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!! Feeling joy is a knowing!
I AM JOYFUL IN KNOWING THAT MY RECOVERY IS REAL!
I have mastered the need for gratitude and it is a small step from gratitude to joy.
I know I am doing the Recipe. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know my brain cells are alive, and I know my dopamine reservoir is full. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know I am extraordinary and I know I am recovery. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I KNOW I AM WINNING, AND I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!! Feeling joy is a knowing!
I AM JOYFUL IN KNOWING THAT MY RECOVERY IS REAL!
I am my own Parkinsons Cure! The journey to my true authentic self!
I know I am doing the Recipe. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know my brain cells are alive, and I know my dopamine reservoir is full. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know I am extraordinary and I know I am recovery. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I KNOW I AM WINNING, AND I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!! Feeling joy is a knowing!
I AM JOYFUL IN KNOWING THAT MY RECOVERY IS REAL!
Thank you to all in this special community, especially Howard and Sally. I feel very grateful to be part of it. Wishing you all a happy, healthy, prosperous 2026!
The JOY is my missing piece, WAS my missing piece. Thanks Howard
I know I am doing the Recipe. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know my brain cells are alive, and I know my dopamine reservoir is full. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know I am extraordinary and I know I am recovery. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I KNOW I AM WINNING, AND I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!! Feeling joy is a knowing!
I AM JOYFUL IN KNOWING THAT MY RECOVERY IS REAL!
Thank you Howard for pointing out where the joy is! It is God (the Devine, Nature, etc.)
I know I am doing the Recipe. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know my brain cells are alive, and I know my dopamine reservoir is full. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know I am extraordinary and I know I am recovery. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I KNOW I AM WINNING, AND I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!! Feeling joy is a knowing!
I AM JOYFUL IN KNOWING THAT MY RECOVERY IS REAL!
I know I am doing the Recipe. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know my brain cells are alive, and I know my dopamine reservoir is full. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know I am extraordinary and I know I am recovery. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I KNOW I AM WINNING, AND I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!! Feeling joy is a knowing!
I AM JOYFUL IN KNOWING THAT MY RECOVERY IS REAL!
“Joy is rooted in connection to the divine”. Thanks for this Howard. I have been finding joy elusive these days but since I believe it is a choice we make, I set my intention to be joyful a couple of days ago. It was a really good day and I found a smile on my face often. I know that makes people wonder what you’re up to 😂.
I know I am doing the Recipe. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know my brain cells are alive, and I know my dopamine reservoir is full. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know I am extraordinary and I know I am recovery. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I KNOW I AM WINNING, AND I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!! Feeling joy is a knowing!
I AM JOYFUL IN KNOWING THAT MY RECOVERY IS REAL!
I know I am doing the Recipe. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. Feeling joy is knowing!
I know my brain cells are alive, and I know my dopamine reservoir is full. Feeling joy is a
knowing!
I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s.
Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know I am extraordinary and I know I am recovery. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I KNOW I AM WINNING, AND I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!! Feeling joy is a knowing!
I AM JOYFUL IN KNOWING MY RECOVERY IS REAL!
I am worth it!!! Thank you Howard!!!
Good afternoon dear friend Howard and all!
I agree and believe Joy is a wonderful wake-up call and it triggers the brain and the heart that we may though tend to forget it for some days due to highly intensive rhythms or to seek for the Joy intentionally.
Our full recipe and lots of deep praying are the best ways!
Thank you Howard!
I know I am doing the Recipe. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know my brain cells are alive, and I know my dopamine reservoir is full. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know I am extraordinary and I know I am recovery. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I KNOW I AM WINNING, AND I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!! Feeling joy is a knowing!
I AM JOYFUL IN KNOWING THAT MY RECOVERY IS REAL!
Wishing all of us a joyful and healthy 2026.
I know I am doing the Recipe. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know my brain cells are alive, and I know my dopamine reservoir is full. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know I am extraordinary and I know I am recovery. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I KNOW I AM WINNING, AND I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!! Feeling joy is a knowing!
I AM JOYFUL IN KNOWING THAT MY RECOVERY IS REAL!
The last two weeks my bladder problems are gone, and that makes me very happy.
Blessings to All ❤️
I know I am doing the Recipe. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know my brain cells are alive, and I know my dopamine reservoir is full. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know I am extraordinary and I know I am recovery. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I KNOW I AM WINNING, AND I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!! Feeling joy is a knowing!
I AM JOYFUL IN KNOWING THAT MY RECOVERY IS REAL!
I am worthy of joy and I welcome today with joy!
I know I am doing the Recipe. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know my brain cells are alive, and I know my dopamine reservoir is full. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know I am extraordinary and I know I am recovery. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I KNOW I AM WINNING, AND I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!! Feeling joy is a knowing!
I AM JOYFUL IN KNOWING THAT MY RECOVERY IS REAL!
I know I am doing the Recipe. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know my brain cells are alive, and I know my dopamine reservoir is full. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know I am extraordinary and I know I am recovery. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I KNOW I AM WINNING, AND I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!! Feeling joy is a knowing!
I AM JOYFUL IN KNOWING THAT MY RECOVERY IS REAL!
I’m SO joyful to learn and practice Joy as CHOICE!
I choose to be Joyful!
Being joyful opens my Dopanine flow.
Dopamine flow brings on my Recovery.
Recovery brings Joy!
And so it is — a joyful cycle!
Thank you, Howard, and thank you fellow traveling warriors, we are each recovering, and we are each worth it!
I know I am doing the Recipe. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know my brain cells are alive, and I know my dopamine reservoir is full. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know I am extraordinary and I know I am recovery. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I KNOW I AM WINNING, AND I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!! Feeling joy is a knowing!
I AM JOYFUL IN KNOWING THAT MY RECOVERY IS REAL!
I know I am doing the Recipe. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know my brain cells are alive, and I know my dopamine reservoir is full. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know I am extraordinary and I know I am recovery. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I KNOW I AM WINNING, AND I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!! Feeling joy is a knowing!
I AM JOYFUL IN KNOWING THAT MY RECOVERY IS REAL!
Joy is a part of me. I am living my life creatively again. I remember what that feels like. The universal force provides everything, but we have to do the work ourselves—for soul, mind, and body. Howard, you are such a great role model. Thank you for everything!
I know I am doing the Recipe. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know my brain cells are alive, and I know my dopamine reservoir is full. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I know I am extraordinary and I know I am recovery. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I KNOW I AM WINNING, AND I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!! Feeling joy is a knowing!
I AM JOYFUL IN KNOWING THAT MY RECOVERY IS REAL!
Each and every one of you is winning and you are worth it!! I am joyful for all of you!!!!
I know I am extraordinary and I know I am recovery. Feeling joy is a knowing!
I KNOW I AM WINNING, AND I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!! Feeling joy is a knowing!
I AM JOYFUL IN KNOWING THAT MY RECOVERY IS REAL!