When I bought my husband tickets to the Carlos Santana concert in Vegas, I was excited because I knew how much he was going to enjoy and appreciate the experience. I had no idea that I would get so much out of it as well. Carlos Santana is much more than a talented musician. He is a spreader of joy, love, and happiness, and he uses his wizardry with the guitar as his platform. Throughout the evening he stopped the music and spoke from his heart. He spoke of the energy that is within each of us, and how we can choose to focus it on the good in the world. He spoke of the beauty in humanity … [Read more...]
I Have Changed. I am Different. I am Improved.
I was invited by my friend Kathy over at The Fibrochondriac to participate in her blog carnival. The theme of her carnival is: What do you want people to know about you? I was surfing around through my old posts, looking for an appropriate one to share, and I came across this post I originally published October 13, 2008, the same month I began my blog. Selflessly Selfish I struggle every day with who I am. I am different because of the Fibromyalgia. I am not the independent, fiercely productive person I once was. Every morning I envy (but am grateful for) my husband and his ability … [Read more...]
Do This Don’t Do That
There is a lot of Fibromyalgia information on the web. In the same day - same hour really - you can read seven "expert" and yet conflicting articles. One blog (maybe mine) will tell you to try yoga, while the next will tell you to avoid all types of exercise. One expert will tell you the condition is rheumatological, and the next will tell you it is neurological. One article will tell you your symptoms will never go away completely, the next will say you can heal completely if you do this, and don't do that. And some articles simply take all the conflicting information out there and … [Read more...]
Balance – Or the Lack Thereof
When I thought about what my first post in over a month should be, I could only think about how difficult it has been to balance my new professional career with my on going FibroHaven responsibilities. First let me start by saying I am thrilled to be working again. Thrilled that my body is cooperating for the most part. Thrilled to be out in the world, making connections, networking, and feeling like a productive person again. Is it horrible that my self worth is so closely tied to my ability to make a paycheck? All my work on FibroHaven was satisfying emotionally and spiritually, but … [Read more...]
What is Your Voice Telling You?
I was standing in my favorite Starbucks last week. My mood was heavy and pensive - wondering about my current path and recent choices, lamenting my time away from FibroHaven - and then I read this on the cover of a beautiful book of quotations: Throughout your life there's a voice that only you can hear. It's a call to the true value of your life - a call to make a difference that only you can make. If you never hear it, something magical will be lost. But if you hear it and heed it, then your life will become a wonderful romance and adventure. Now is the time. Jump in. Make a splash. Change … [Read more...]