Self-Care Isn’t What I Thought It Was

How fitting that I should find this particular picture after my writing was completed today?! Exactly what I refer to… Consumerism is the name of the game more than ever in our western society. Interestingly enough, there is also a notable trend this past decade or so wherein people are beginning to awaken to environmental …

A Pinhole of Light

Living with chronic pain changes you. It changes you to your core. In my case, I’d been living with it for years before surgery with it worsening just prior to and since. At first, the bouts of pain caught me off guard and I tried to shrug it off—just a passing thing, I thought. It …

Never Ever Before Have I…

Never ever before have I given myself permission, Never ever before have I felt such inner peace, Never ever before have I rested so well, Never ever before have I let be what will be, Never ever before have my dreams been so normal, Never ever before have I managed to stop the loop, Never …

2022 Wisdom from Eeyore, Winnie-the-Pooh and… Sylvester Stallone?

Another year is hours away and all of the familiar sayings at New Year’s come to mind, including the Scottish song, “Auld Lang Syne”. As I look up the song’s origin, it seems as though there is some debate as to who to credit the lyrics with; nevertheless, we all try our best to sing …

More Than You Could Ever Know

Charlie brown is trying his best and so are we! Taking care of a loved one beyond the usual measures can be very demanding and as a result, fatiguing. Likely, many of you can attest to that if you’ve ever had a sick child, an elderly parent, an injured spouse, a teething baby, a rambunctious …

Fast, Then Slow

I set out, My mind is busy, As usual. Quick steps at first, Then, I begin to slow, My path lies ahead. I choose my route, A familiar crunch, Echoes beneath my feet. I stop, I breathe, I feel. I begin again, A thread of hay, In my hands. Twisting, Twirling, Curling. The leaves sway, …

Holiday Binge-Eating

I’m pretty careful about what I eat for many reasons, but our holiday has changed that… for now. I’ve had more no-no foods and drinks than I’ve had in a VERY long while. It’ll definitely be time to return to some clean eating when we get home. Luckily, I’ve managed to keep up with my …

Forever Changed

Have you ever seen the movie, War of the Worlds with Tom Cruise? While it may seem extreme, I feel like I am a character (somewhat reminiscent of my former self) in one of the many scenes of the movie where everything is dust or ash covered, including aspects of myself. The question is, will …

Living in My Own Private Hell

I do apologize for the language in my title, but there really is no other way to describe what living with chronic nerve pain is like. Honest to Pete, just when I think I am coming out the other side of it all or it’s settling (I think I jinxed it in my last post, …

Twenty-two Months and Counting…

It’s been 22 months. In some ways, it seems like not that long ago and in other ways, it seems like forever. Funny how time and perspective can be so different in relation to the same event. Regardless, I am grateful for where I am at. I think we all probably feel that way to …