The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, know suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen. ~Elizabeth Kubler Ros … [Read more...]
From Pain to Purpose, Passion, and Possibility
I have spent the last week in a flood of love! I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the many positive responses I have received about the article I wrote for Woman’s Day Magazine. Here are just a few of your comments: "My daughter called to tell me about the article. It was good for her to hear about FM from someone else. The more voices talking about our issues, the better. Thank you and thank Woman's Day." ~Susan "Happy congratulations! I imagine when one’s mission is to “inspire and encourage,” it’s an invitation for divine blessings on such profound work. Thank you for all you do for … [Read more...]
Keep Your Heart in Wonder
Kahlil Gibran on Pain Your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding. Even as the stone of the fruit must break, that its heart may stand in the sun, so must you know pain. And could you keep your heart in wonder at the daily miracles of your life, your pain would not seem less wondrous than your joy; And you would accept the seasons of your heart, even as you have always accepted the seasons that pass over your fields. And you would watch with serenity through the winters of your grief. From Kahlil Giran's The Prophet … [Read more...]
Every Woman Has Her Day
When I sat down and wrote my first post on FibroHaven over three years ago, I could not have imagined the many miracles that would result from sharing my desire to be well. That is truly what began this journey - my frustration and isolation from the years of living with a debilitating chronic illness, and my unrelenting belief that I am so much more - that my life is so much more than my illness. Boy, was I right! Some of the miracles that have occurred since that day I am better I am a yoga instructor I have a huge network of likeminded friends to share, explore, love, learn, and … [Read more...]
Believe That It Is Possible
Believe in your dreams. Believe in today. Believe that you are loved. Believe that you make a difference. Believe we can build a better world. Believe when others might not. Believe there's a light at the end of the tunnel. Believe that you might be that light for someone else. Believe that the best is yet to be. Believe in each other. Believe in yourself. I believe in you. ~Kobi Yamada … [Read more...]