I regularly get asked "Why Counting My Spoons"? What is that spoons thing? What the heck is all this spoon thing about? This post will answer those questions (and maybe more) Why Counting My Spoons? Before I was officially diagnosed I went to my first Fibro Support Group meeting and someone said … [Read more...]
Inspirational Posts
Whether it was a song that inspired me, or a post that someone else shared, or just something random in the world, I hope these posts provide you with a little inspiration.
Don’t Let Your Health Take Your Dreams
When life hands you lemons, make lemonade... or so they say. So many times I've watched my friends give up on their dreams for a variety of reasons, often it's because of their health. I was chatting with a new friend on Twitter the other day when this topic came up. Her … [Read more...]
Sunday Inspiration: It’s Not All About You
Each week I enjoy sharing some of the blogs that have really caught my attention and inspired me in some way or another." Everyone you meet on the street or are extremely close to is battling something you may have no idea about. Often times I find myself worrying why a friend or family … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior Wednesday – Bonnie
I met Bonnie via her comments on my blog and have since gotten to know her better through following her blog, My Ordinary Simple Life. When were you diagnosed? I was officially diagnosed just before Christmas 2011, but after doing some research I believe I have had this most of my … [Read more...]
Sunday Inspiration – Serenity, Grief and Gratitude
As I read through other blogs during the week, I take note of things that really speak to me, things that inspire me or make me think. I've been trying to share some of those here with you guys, as this Sunday Inspiration series. I hope you find some inspiration here as well. Please be to visit the … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior Wednesday – Terri Naroian
I found Terri through her blog, Seeking the Gifts of Fibromyalgia, which I found to be extremely uplifting and positive. She has become one of my major inspirations of late. Terri Naroian is a wife and mother of triplets. She lives in Haverhill, MA and works as a dynamic Speaker, Leader and Coach … [Read more...]
What’s Your Mantra? – My MantraBand Review
A couple of weeks ago I posted on twitter about my new My MatraBand bracelets. I love them as they consistently remind me to focus on the thoughts I want to be thinking, rather than the negativity around me. I don't even have to look at them to be reminded, just hearing them jangle together or … [Read more...]
Sunday Inspiration: Changing Our Thinking
Inspiration can come from many places. I've really had a hard time this week focusing myself on the positive. I've relied a lot on my Mantra bracelets. I have found a few posts in the blogosphere that have given me food for thought and positive reminders. I'd like to share them here with you.3 Quick … [Read more...]
11 Things Those With Chronic Illness Need to Do
11 Things Those With Chronic Illness Need to Do 1 . Say No- "Just Say No", it's more than a slogan. Unfortunately, it's an ability that many of us simply don't seem to have. One issue that many of us with Fibro have is that we've said yes to everything our whole life. We are all a bunch of Ado … [Read more...]
Sunday Inspiration: Illness, Acceptance & Forgiveness
This week I've really been trying to focus on my Mantras: "Let it Go" and "Whatever is Is" and I think it's been helping me avoid getting stuck on the little things. There have been a few posts across the web this week that have inspired me and I want to share those with you in hopes that you will … [Read more...]
