A blog for people living with chronic illness to share their truths. Shiny and dull.
“At times, our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” – Albert Schweitzer There are many times in my journey with illness that I have been unhappy with and complained …
The holidays stress people out so much. I suggest you keep it simple and try to have as much fun as you can. - Giada De Laurentiis After a much needed rest and release over the holiday season, I am so happy to be back to pondering life with all of my readers. I will start …
"Compassionate people ask for what they need. They say no when they need to, and when they say yes, they mean it. They’re compassionate because their boundaries keep them out of resentment." ― Brené Brown Making and keeping boundaries is an ongoing struggle in my life. I love to help others. That is my nature …
"Infuse your life with action. Don't wait for it to happen. Make it happen. Make your own future. Make you own hope. Make your own love. And whatever your beliefs, honor your creator, not by passively waiting for grace to come down from upon high, but by doing what you can to make grace happen...yourself, …
"Everything changes, and somewhere along the line, I'm changing with it." Erik Burdon Relationships can be tricky. We are a species who requires connections to thrive and survive. That is what makes it so challenging to our sense of security when those relationships have to change. There is nothing I fight harder against than the change …
If you don't think anxiety, depression, sadness and stress impact your physical health, think again. All of these emotions trigger chemical reactions in your body, which can lead to inflammation and a weakened immune system. Learn to cope, sweet friend. There will always be dark days." - Kris Carr I just love this quote by Kris Carr, …
"Life is a balance of holding on and letting go." - Rumi Isn't that really what life is about? The question I ponder the most is exactly that. When things should be let go, and when to hold on to them. I posted this picture on my Facebook page the other day when I finished …
"You will come to know things that can only be known with the wisdom of age and and the grace of years." - Cheryl Strayed One thing that I spend a lot of my time thinking about are life lessons that I need to learn. When I first became ill, I had to learn the …
When we understand the connection between how we live and how long we live, it's easier to make different choices. Instead of viewing the time we spend with friends and family as luxuries, we can see that these relationships are among the most powerful determinants of our well-being and survival. - Dean Ornish September is …
The truth is we all need a time out, time out to re-evaluate, find balance, heal, detox, and time to breathe. - Michael Baisden This past weekend I attended a folk music festival. It is the one thing my husband and I look forward to most during the summer. A weekend full of great weather, …
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