Today I’m going to take a bit of my own advice, post some of my past little paintings (some from last week and some from this week), and let that be enough. I’m afraid the holidays have caught up with me. More often than not I will get warning signs of a flare coming on but yesterday, as my illness sometimes does, it just hit me, hard. There are times when our energy reserves allow wiggle room and we know when to stop, but there are other times when we are in our reserves and we go from exhaustion to body malfunction instantly, and I’m not going to sugar coat it, it’s scary. These blogs absolutely wipe me out so today I’m going to show myself a little self compassion and as I always tell my son KISS (keep it simple sweetheart).
Happy New Year wishes going out to you and yours. Hoping this year brings kindness to everyone, and for those of us with MECFS, and all other mysterious illnesses, hoping we get closer to a treatment and/or a cure. We did it ya’ll, we made it through 2017. Time to take a deep breath, know you did your best, and when you’re feeling up to it keep putting one foot squarely in front of the other, even if that’s purely metaphorical.
Lastly I’ll leave you with this, whether you are gloriously healthy or awfully ill, at the end of each day, let what you did be enough. Tomorrow is another day, make a list, and press pause. Allow yourself to rest peacefully, let the list handle the worries of tomorrow.
Thank you for following along and stopping by to have a read. I appreciate you!
Definitely my mantra for today! Haha. Hope you’re feeling a bit more well rested x
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Thank you 🌸😊
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Perfectly said, I think this is something I should use as a daily reminder too. I also like the KISS thing – “sweetheart” is so much better than “stupid’! Wishing you all the very best for a healthy, happy New Year 🙂
Caz x
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Happy New Year to you too! Hoping today finds you doing as best as possible.🌸😊
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So sorry to hear you’ve been feeling rubbish. The holidays are exhausting aren’t they. It is scary when you have those crashes that just come on with no warning. You have no choice but just to rest it out and hope it passes soon. I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you. Perfect advice by the way! 😊
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Thank you, Emma. I’m afraid this flare has got its grubby little grips on me. It’ll pass though. Thank you for your kind words and stopping by to read! Hoping all is well as can be for you.🌸
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I’m so sorry to hear that. It’s horrid when it hits you like that. It totally wipes you out and you just feel rotten. Sending lots of healing vibes over and yes, remember it will pass xx
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Happy New Year! I love the hourglass! Very Creative 🙂
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Thank you, Happy New Year to you too!🌸😊
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Happy New Year! Someone recently told me that if someone sets four goals in one day, and accomplishes three of them, it’s better for them to focus on what they did accomplish than what they didn’t. Yes, what we do each day is enough.
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Great point! And Happy New Year to you too!🌟🌸😊
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Yes! Love this message. You are enough… your best is enough.
Hope this flare passes soon, hugs
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Beautifully said🌸 Thank you, baby steps this time around…
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Such a lovely collection of paintings! And a great thought to go with them. I try to live that thought every day… ❤
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Thank you🌸😊
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I like this thought a lot! Some days just moving is indeed enough! I’m a new follower. http://www.survivingisnotenough.com
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