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”
Tag Archives: Chronic fatigue syndrome
Changing Expectations
Well, it’s nearly the end of 2024, and I have deep thoughts to share as the year comes to a close. I grew up at a time where success in life looked a certain way, and I recently realized how much I was holding myself to those societal expectations. As a person with a disability,Continue reading “Changing Expectations”
Hard times
Things have been tough for me lately. Over the past few months, I have been learning more about trauma, the major impact it’s had on me, and how it is the root of so much of my struggles. I have been at low points in my life, but none have felt quite so low asContinue reading “Hard times”
Empathy is my super power
The other day, I was having a conversation at work, and I said some very wise words that helped me to know that empathy is my superpower. We were talking about some people who seem superhuman because they can work 16 hour days for long periods of time. My colleague seemed like they were judgingContinue reading “Empathy is my super power”
Life on country roads
Several years ago, I heard a beautiful analogy that really applied to my life: the different types of roads and the speeds allowed on each one to understand the various phases of life. Right now, I am traveling on country roads. I can speed up and get on a two lane highway for a shortContinue reading “Life on country roads”
An empty shell – a poem
Every time I have a hard day, I learn more about how to care for, honour and nurture myself. May these words uplift you and help carry you through your hard days.
Snails are slow, and sometimes, so am I
I love snails. I often pick them up off the road and place them on the plants on the side of the road. I love watching how slowly and deliberately they move along a plant or the ground. They bring their homes wherever they go, and they seem to enjoy taking their time to getContinue reading “Snails are slow, and sometimes, so am I”
Cultivating strength through weakness and hardship
Sneak peek: loving video at the end of this post! Since I started getting progressively more tired with chronic fatigue syndrome, I thought I was getting weaker. It can be easy to associate any condition or change in abilities with weakness. I felt the same about how anxious I was getting over the years. ItContinue reading “Cultivating strength through weakness and hardship”
When rest is best
Living with chronic fatigue syndrome can be quite confusing and hard. I remember being a student athlete, working full time and working on a Master’s degree in another city, and other wonderful examples of having energy. I also know that having this medical condition has taught me so much about myself and has given meContinue reading “When rest is best”
To Be Human
To be human. What is it really? Is it to be perfect, to have everything organized and controlled? Or it is about acknowledging that life gets messy and choosing gratitude anyway? Is it about having everything society tells me I should have? Or is it about making the best with what I’ve got and dreamingContinue reading “To Be Human”
PhD in Being Me 