Glimpsing a nourishing life; with a baked treat and a good book
Hello to you all today! Are you feeling the change of seasons, and this lovely sunshine glow? I have an idea that I want to pose to you. A while ago, I posted on a Facebook forum that I follow, asking if anyone in the south-east QLD area would be interested in meeting up. There […] Read more…
Today is “R U OK?” day. This is a day where we are reminded of the importance this question holds. It is crucial that we pose this question, not just today, but any day, to people we care about, know a little, or have only just met. Most of us have the best of intentions in caring […] Read more…
Pets can play such an important part in the life of those with chronic illnesses or disabilities. No matter what the breed, if chosen suitably for the situation, they can provide so much good; love, happiness, comfort, company, healing and motivation. I highly recommend pets as a part of the healing (and general living!) process. […] Read more…
Welcome to the new blog series… Motivation Mondays! To get things started, here is an idea to think about this week…. “Do not wait until the conditions are perfect to begin. Beginning makes the conditions perfect.” A big part of having a chronic illness is waiting. Waiting for answers, waiting for results, waiting for improvements. […] Read more…
I would love this blog to be a hub for a community of kindred spirits, coming together in the interest of their health, to find motivation, ideas, and inspiration. Whether it be due to CFS/ME, or other types of chronic illness, food intolerances, or healthy eating and a willingness to improve your well being that […] Read more…
Today is New Year’s Day. A day typically dedicated to reflection and statements of intentions. Every New Year for the past 3 years, I have made New Year’s resolutions. These have all revolved around my health and improving its state of deterioration, which had begun to speed up between 2008 and 2010. Each year, I felt more determined […] Read more…
I have chosen to write 5 things I hate about having a chronic illness, 5 things that help put a positive spin on chronic illness, and 5 things I still need to learn from or about living with chronic illness. I hope this helps people feel less alone, get some ideas, or understand other people’s situation… […] Read more…
A couple of weeks ago, I went to see my doctor, and came out feeling like we had had a break though. I have been seeing him for close to a year now, and he has tested me for so many conditions in an attempt to explain my symptoms. I have had several tests come […] Read more…
I read some advice recently about not letting your illness define you. This initially sounded logical, and quite a basic instinct. However upon mulling it over, I started questioning the feasibility of this concept, when you are deep in the throws of a chronic condition. If being defined means to describe the nature or basic qualities […] Read more…
This morning, my mum and I were talking about people’s perceptions of you when you have a chronic health problem. I know that I have touched on this before, but when you are living with an ongoing issue, it is tough enough without having to deal with people’s misconceptions and judgements. We came to the […] Read more…