A blog for people living with chronic illness to share their truths. Shiny and dull.
"Silence is refreshment for the soul." - Wynonna Judd It has been a long time. You have no idea how many times over the last two months I have stared at a blank page and had no idea what to write. I started this blog two years ago because I always have so much to …
"The caged bird sings with a fearful trill, of things unknown, but longed for still, and his tune is heard on the distant hill, for the caged bird sings of freedom." Maya Angelou It has been another long break away from writing on my blog. Usually, I find so much satisfaction putting out posts. Lately, …
"Since you cannot do good to all, you are to pay special attention to those who, by the accidents of time, or place, or circumstances, are brought into closer connection with you." - Saint Augustine I have had a rough first six months of 2020. Really, the whole world has. Huge political upheavals and unrest. …
"To know what you know and what you do not know, that is true knowledge." - Confucius Another exciting health journey going on in my life right now. I just officially found out today that I have shingles. Really? I am 45 years old so how can I have shingles? I'll take you on a …
"To err is human, but when the eraser wears out ahead of the pencil, you're overdoing it." - Josh Jenkins Once again, my body has convinced me that it knows more than my will. I have always been a go-getter. When I want to get something done, I will push myself to get it done. In …
"I wish to unravel the mysteries of this universe and so I am going to explore myself." - Anieike Raj Jittery. Every morning, I finish writing in my journal with the words "Where I'm at..." I then add a word to summarize how I am feeling that morning. Today, for example was "...at ease." I looked …
"As long as we are persistent in our pursuit of our deepest destiny, we will continue to grow. We cannot choose the day or time when we will fully bloom. It happens in its own time." - Denis Waitley. Once again, it appears that I have taken a break from my blog. I get so …
“The beauty of anti-racism is that you don’t have to pretend to be free of racism to be an anti-racist. Anti-racism is the commitment to fight racism wherever you find it, including in yourself. And it’s the only way forward.” —Ijeoma Oluo I have been pretty silent on here lately. I have been what I …
The first principle of success is desire - knowing what you want. Desire is the planting of your seed. Robert Collier Hello everyone! I have taken an extensive break from writing on my blog. What I realize is that when I am not out and about in the world, my insight into my writing suffers. …
"Change is inevitable. Growth is optional." - John Maxwell The world is still going through an unprecedented time in our history. I have found a way to find purpose and help others during this time. Finding meaning is the new phase of grief I am in. My purpose right now is to sew masks for those …
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