Taking a Nice and Easy Day
Yesterday was a busy day. So was the day before. And the day before that. Life has been piling up. …
Tag Archives: Chronic Pain
How and Why I Give Myself a Little Credit
Where am I losing energy? I ask myself this question a lot. I want to know what is draining me, …
Coming Home to My Body
My mother and I are walking together this morning. It’s already apparent that it’s a tough one for both of …
The Power of Small
I crashed last weekend—exploding pain, unforgiving tiredness, the works. It was particularly disappointing because I had been starting to feel …
The Sighs of a Little Grey Cat
Sometimes, I think I live only for the sighs of my little grey cat. I breathe solely for those moments …
Make Way for Compassion!!
I think I’ve probably written this here before, but I’ll say it again: I don’t like to talk about my …
Learning How to Trust Myself
One of the things I love about writing are the little gifts—the spontaneous pieces of wisdom—that sometimes arrive from seemingly …
Just a Moment
Before I got sick in high school, I ran cross country and track. At the end of each season, there …
I Shall Not Live in Vain
Some days, being part of the solution does not come easily. I am tired. I am scared. I am …
Real Work
“This is the real work.”—my words to my mother as we sat the dining room table a few nights ago. …
