Glimpsing a nourishing life; with a baked treat and a good book
~ See the good…bedside tea refills without asking ~ Feel the happy…a 1.5 kg, 10 week old Shih Tzu pup/new family member ~ Brighten your mind…3 pups survived the Titanic sinking ~ Find the moment…a downward dog yoga pose in the sunshine See the good (small things to be grateful for) Feel the happy (small things to be happy about) Brighten […] Read more…
This Wellnes Wednesday, I want us all to choose what our happy place is. Where is it that makes you feel positive, relaxed and smile, despite how your body may feel? Now, plan to go to that happy place this week. Take a few minutes out of your day, or a few hours, or a […] Read more…
~ See the good…the generosity of family ~ Feel the happy…decaffeinated black tea that tastes like black tea ~ Brighten your mind…cacao nibs can prevent blood clots ~ Find the moment…burying cold toes into warm sand See the good (small things to be grateful for) Feel the happy (small things to be happy about) Brighten your mind (small things to be fascinated […] Read more…
Allow yourself the frustration, the anger, the sadness, the fear, the loneliness. Allow yourself the hope, the prayer, the optimism, the expectation, the aspiration. Know that you are not alone in this fight, and if you keep strong, no matter how empty you feel, something good will come. There is no other option. Giving up will […] Read more…
I wrote an article for International Awareness Day for the Your Zen Life website, and it was published last week! If you are interested in reading it, it is on the website at http://www.yourzenlife.com/post/me-cfs-international-awareness-day-may-12th, or read below. Did you know that May 12th is International Awareness Day for Chronic Immunological and Neurological Diseases? One of these […] Read more…
Magnifying Moments ~ See the good…gluten free jelly snakes after a hard day. ~ Feel the happy…seeing a message from a friend. ~ Brighten your mind…bees keep the whole world alive. ~ Find the moment…snuggling with a puppy. See the good (small things to be grateful for) Feel the happy (small things to be happy about) Brighten your mind (small things to be […] Read more…
Something which I have come to realise is that the small things in life, which we so often overlook, can actually be defining and motivating moments which can change our course, our perspective, our appreciation and our happiness. When the universe forces us to stop, due to something like a chronic illness, it is often […] Read more…
On this Foodie Friday, I wanted to make a simple sweet for a friend’s birthday. I am loving baking with cacao of late, so apologies, here is another chocolatey recipe!! Mmm mmm! I love adding walnuts into baked treats. They add an amazing taste and texture, and have many healthy benefits. They have good quantities of […] Read more…
As part of raising awareness of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) leading up to the International Awareness Day on May 12th, I decided that I would document an average day for me, a sufferer of ME/CFS. Wednesday April 30th, 2014: 11am: I wake up just after 11am, feeling groggy and tired. I lie there for […] Read more…
Last Wellness Wednesday, I blogged 5 ideas for things to do when you are chronically unwell, to keep yourself entertained and happy. You can read them here. This week, I bring you five more ideas! 1. Do a chore. I know, I know, I said that these ideas would entertain you and make you happy! […] Read more…