How Journaling Helps Chronic Pain and 6 Ways to Get Started!
I am a big journaling fan. You might even call me a journal addict! As a matter of fact, as I sit here, I am surrounded by 1…2…3…..no…6 (!) journals that I use on a daily basis! They aren’t all…
What Giving Thanks Can Do for us in 2020…(if we let it)
‘2020’ has become a punchline for all negative things that have happened to us during this past year. It’s not uncommon to hear, “that’s sooo 2020!” when discussing our struggles with friends and family. In a way, I’m glad that…
putting rest at the top of your ‘to-do’ list
Today was spent in my pajamas. Why? BECAUSE I NEEDED IT! I needed the rest! Why are we so apt to feel guilty about a day of rest? We pride ourselves on how much is on our to-do list and…
How I Get Through “One More Day”
Dayum! Drop the mic! I read this poem on Instagram this morning and it was one of those that just knocked my socks off. I immediately Googled to find out the poet and his (yes…HIS!) name is Reggie Nulan and…
Chronic Illness & Comfort Zones
Yesterday I was in what they call ‘Happy Valley’ … It’s where my son Jake goes to college and it’s the nickname of Penn State University. I have no idea where the nickname originated, but I would imagine it has…
Obsessions, Agreements, & Assumptions
I’m obsessed with many things. Or, I should say, I HAVE been obsessed with many things. I was obsessed with trying my hand at Doodle art a few weeks ago. That one was very short-lived. (I’m just not an artist…