By Mizgin - Gratitude is described as “the quality or feeling of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.” We’ve all heard about the ‘power of gratitude’ and the power of thinking and feeling positive thoughts and emotions. Yet, what exactly does it mean to be more grateful, and does practicing … Continue reading My Journey to Daily Mindful Gratitude
By Wanda - Yes, migraines suck. I’ve had them as long as I can remember, and I turned half a century old this year. The pain is unbearable, the otherness daunting, the anxiety of waiting for the next attack often all but undoes us. Growing up, head pain was my normal as it was for … Continue reading Joy in the Journey
By Krista (Guest Writer) - Having trouble falling asleep? You're hardly alone: 60 million American adults suffer from insomnia. But there's hope, and it doesn't come via a sleeping pill or prescription. It's called meditation, and if you think it includes chanting and sitting cross legged, think again. Meditation is actually a simple yet powerful … Continue reading How Meditation Impacts Sleep Quality
By Wanda - As I write, there is a tub load of laundry in the dryer. For many of us there is always a tub load of laundry either in the washer or dryer. The thing is, both the wash cycle and drying cycle were labeled “normal.” Either one of your machines, and perhaps your … Continue reading There is No “Normal”
By Peggy - The pain will never end. I have failed. I can’t do this again. This is my fault. I’m overwhelmed. I’m hopeless. I’m helpless. I can’t figure this out. I can’t fix this. These are the thoughts that play in my head on repeat during a migraine attack when pain escalates. What do … Continue reading 5 Ways to Change the Negative Way We Talk to Ourselves
By Wanda - "When we can begin to take our failures non-seriously, it means we are ceasing to be afraid of them. It is of immense importance to learn to laugh at ourselves." ~ Katherine Mansfield. Being a migraineur, a spoonie, or even a parent, we face fear and failure on a regular basis. With … Continue reading Laughing at Migraines
By Jeannette - On social media I often see fellow patients with chronic pain and illness, questioned and put in the position where they have to explain how they can have a bit of beauty, joy, smiles, and soul shine, while they are sick and in daily pain. Apparently, a smile must negate pain. I … Continue reading You Are Allowed To Live With Pain & Still Shine
By Sarah Faith - Chronic pain drains your energy, leaving you exhausted. It keeps you from being productive. It turns your life inward. It causes isolation, depression, loss of hope, and even loss of motivation to get better. First you give up and then eventually even begin making excuses above and beyond your actual limitations, … Continue reading My Journey to Self Care & Self Discipline
By Jorie - As we exit 2018 and enter 2019, there’s a topic I want to touch on that I think is important for all of us to remember and practice. Scrolling through my social media feeds these last few days has left me feeling both inspired and defeated. Inspired because I’m so happy to … Continue reading Looking Back with Authenticity
By Wanda - Hope, as an intransitive verb, is defined as to cherish a desire with anticipation: to want something to happen or be true, and as a transitive verb as a desire with expectation of obtainment or fulfillment or to expect with confidence according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary. A simpler description of hope is … Continue reading Hygeian Hope
