It is okay to slow down.
It is okay to rest.
It is okay not to compare oneself to others.
It is okay (and a good idea) to smile when feeling down.
It is okay to need help, to eat what doesn’t make you feel the best, and to laugh at the irony of life.
Sometimes, we just can’t keep up anymore and we need to laugh at how hard we’ve been trying without even understanding why we’ve needed to.
This is me today. I am feeling quite physically exhausted with chronic fatigue syndrome but somehow much lighter emotionally.
Sometimes when I am this tired, I get more anxious and teary. That was how I felt yesterday, whereas today has started with some smiles, some self-validation and some light heartedness.
Sometimes I just do the best I can and other times, I stop trying and relax more into myself, exactly as I am, and that brings me peace. I also made a wise choice to start my day with a super healing meditation for trauma.
No matter how you are feeling, even if you feel you are making all the wrong choices (I know that feeling!), I support and honour you. There is definitely no one right way to live a life, so may you find little or big ways to celebrate and cheer yourself on as you live your unique experience.
© Bradlee Zrudlo 2024. All Rights Reserved
PhD in Being Me 
Thank you Bradlee for sharing your beautiful authentic self. At times I find myself beyond fatigue that it makes me won’t to scream to the roof tops. Leaning into the physical and mental moments can be a trigger with my trauma. Sometimes jumping into the fear takes courage that often reminders my soul that even lil steps can build my resilence. Have a beautiful day xo Carla
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Hi beautiful Carla, thank you for sharing with me. I can relate to wanting to scream and shout. I honour your fatigue, your triggers and your big, caring and sweet heart. I wish you, me, and all of us the courage to take little steps, even when it feels impossible, which can be often for me, depending on what is going on. I super love you sweetie xoxoxo
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Good messages, Bradlee. That inside voice of mine does like to compare amd criticize! I with you a lovely summer day. Hugs!
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Hi Susan! Thanks so much for reading and commenting! I often have to remind myself of these things too. I love you lots! Xoxoxo
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