Moving towards the uncomfortable feelings, thoughts, emotions, pains and everything else inside of me is bold. It’s amazing. It’s the opposite of what I had done for so so many years, and it’s the opposite of what we’re encouraged to do in North America. For years now, I’ve learned various different approaches to my physicalContinue reading “Moving towards discomfort”
Category Archives: Chronic fatigue syndrome
Reflecting on 2025
It’s the last day of 2025 for me, and I can’t help but think, “wow, this is the last time I’m going to eat lunch in 2025,” and “this is my last day in 2025, I’d love to make sure I enjoy the little moments.” Transitioning to a new year feels like a big dealContinue reading “Reflecting on 2025”
I am here, and I am with myself
I am here, and I am with myself 💕. I feel so soothed whenever I say to myself, “I am here and I am with you.” Sometimes, I even cry, like a part of me has just really needed to hear that, and it allows any stuck emotions or stress to release and flow. I amContinue reading “I am here, and I am with myself”
Boundaries
I am exploring boundaries in therapy and in my daily life. I have heard about boundaries a lot over the years, but hadn’t done a big exploration of what they are and aren’t in my life, why I need them and how they can help. So far, I have identified what it feels like when:Continue reading “Boundaries”
Feeling connected
Last week, I felt deeply connected to humanity, the planet, and life itself. I could sense the web of connectedness that links us all together, no matter where we live, and it was profound. I hadn’t felt that connection in quite some time. I remember feeling like that quite often for a few years, andContinue reading “Feeling connected”
Each breath
Lately, I have been wondering more about the purpose of life. The longer I live, 45 years so far, the more I think it is about breathing each breath, being there, as a companion for myself, while I live my life. I have lived through so many moments when I have felt desperately alone orContinue reading “Each breath”
Being here
If you’ve visited my blog before, you may know that I’m working on getting a PhD in Being Me. What does getting a PhD in Being Me mean these days while I am off work to take care of my physical and mental health? It means: May this post inspire you to give yourself aContinue reading “Being here”
Being nourished by my own voice
It’s been several months since I have written on my blog. I’ve been having a tough time and have needed (and continue to need) deep quiet time. Just this week, I remembered how nourishing it is for me to read my own words. I was feeling the nudge to write again, which I haven’t feltContinue reading “Being nourished by my own voice”
Delicate
Feeling like I am on thin ice Unsure which move I can safely make Will the decision I make leave me drained, emotionally and physically Or will it fill up my heart’s cup enough to offset the fatigue that will surely come? This delicate balancing act of trying to conserve my limited energy while stillContinue reading “Delicate”
The potato turning point
I have a beautiful life. I have the best family, a safe and cozy home, wonderful friends, and many other incredible blessings. At the same time, I am exhausted. I am also mentally exhausted from having chronic fatigue syndrome for several years and from trying to make it all work with such limited energy. IContinue reading “The potato turning point”
PhD in Being Me 