Blessings from chronic pain?
When we are young, we assume life is going to go in a certain way. Perhaps the specifics aren’t a ‘given’, but we have it in our minds what’s going to happen and are pretty sure about that. At least…
Setting Intentions & Chronic Pain/Illness
Setting intentions is a great way to start your day and can give us a little bit of focus in this chaotic world of OUCH! Sometimes it’s tricky staying focused when you live in the unpredictable world of chronic pain/illness.…
Positivity Pledge
A few months ago I was compelled to write a sort of manifesto called the “Lemonade Affirmation.” It was really just something I wrote as someone with chronic pain to never feel ‘less than’ and to embrace all of me…including…
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…
Riding on the fumes of gratitude – finding your niche
Do you guys know who Danielle LaPorte is? If you don’t, you should! (And now you will.) Her quotes are something else-so very powerful and breathtaking. She has a way with words that just speaks to me (and millions…
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…
