A blog for people living with chronic illness to share their truths. Shiny and dull.
"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 learn to ground yourself in the present moment, you will live like a slave to your emotions, rather than a master of them." - Mateo Sol If you were to ask my 11 year old niece what grounding was, she would give you a very different definition than where I am going with …
Just thought I would put out a picture I was working on that tied into my post today. Have a great weekend!
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, …
"People don't know whether it's winter or summer, when they're happy. " - Anton Chekov As the weather in Alberta has now quickly changed to winter, I have been thinking about what that change can mean to those of us who live with an illness. Whether you have an illness that affects you physically or …
"By itself, energy is neutral. Everything depends on how you use it. Angry energy is a powerful fuel but it doesn't lead to peace. Creative energy on the other hand, can come from a place of joy and what it provides will reflect that joy." -Deepak Chopra I am following a 21 Day Meditation experience with …
"It is better to travel well than to arrive." - Buddha This past weekend, I was fortunate enough to go on another adventure. For my mother's birthday, my sister and I planned a surprise trip to British Columbia to go on some wine tours. The weather was balmy and sunny and we had an amazing …
"Give yourself a gift of five minutes of contemplation in awe of everything you see around you. Go outside and turn your attention to the many miracles around you. This five-minute- a-day-regimen of appreciation and gratitude will help you to focus your life in awe." Wayne Dyer The fall is a beautiful time of year to …
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