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Posted 11/16/2011 3:05 PM (GMT 0)
I'm one of those people that have always pondered the meaning of life, feeling like we all have a purpose and it is our mission to find it.

Since my diagnoses, I feel the need to be more empowered since my conditions feel like they steal some of my control over who I am. Focusing on what I can do to help myself feel better is kind of a psychological therapy for me. The more involved I am being proactive the better...it gives me a purpose and it helps with my mental health. We all know how chronic pain can sometimes makes us feel like we are at the brink of insanity.

What is my purpose? My purpose is to participate in my life being involved in my mind-body health, doing things that are beneficial for myself and others.

Time for some deep breathing and meditation. smilewinkgrin

Have a wonderful day. yeah

Hugs, Robin :-)

Posted 11/16/2011 4:06 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Robin for this thread.

My fibromyalgia has taught me to take life one day at a time. Not much pondering for me as it only leads to too much thinking. So I take it as it comes.

That is the easiest way for me. I know we all handle things differently.

Hugs, Karen
Posted 11/16/2011 4:12 PM (GMT 0)
Interesting. I tend to be perhaps more passive in some things than I might normally be. Not necessarily more reflective, but choosing to not engage with some things that might take more energy than I have to give. I guess I would say I have gotten very good at prioritizing, organizing, and saying NO.

I have to focus on what is important. I have gotten very good at turning off some things.
Posted 11/16/2011 5:58 PM (GMT 0)
I find that interesting Myself. I have too gotten very good at tuning off some things. It just isn't worth the aggravation anymore. Life is good. I am glad. For the moment anyway...

Hugs, Karen
Posted 11/16/2011 6:15 PM (GMT 0)
Doesn't it seem like it is easier, not to sweat the small stuff? I tend to go with the flow more and don't worry about the things I have no control over. At one tine I was the biggest worrier, but know that worry drains me. I don't have energy for that.

" Hope is not about everything turning out OK, it is about being OK no matter how things turn out."....all we can do is what we can do :)

Hugs, Robin
Posted 11/16/2011 9:10 PM (GMT 0)
I like this thread, Robin.

I've become more philosophical about hoping to inspire others to try to be the best they can be no matter what their circumstances. It's a lot of work but it's well worth the effort.

And I've learned that when you have wonderful people in your life giving you emotional support it makes living a much more enjoyable experience and the pain and limitations that come with our conditions far easier to deal with.
Posted 11/17/2011 12:43 AM (GMT 0)
My illness has taught me patience, also I take things as they come now...I used to be such a worrier...I no longer sweat the small stuff.

I have wrote quite a bit since my old life was taken...in hopes this may help others.
I will never forget the feeling of not knowing what is wrong with me.

Take Care, Amy


50yr. old female
Chronic pain, Fibro, mild depression, nerve damage
Posted 11/17/2011 3:48 PM (GMT 0)
I'd say I'm less so, now. Though I'm much more appreciative.

When I was younger I philosophized everything more, alot of that was naitivity though.  I've since come to believe that sometimes there just aren't answers, at least not ones that we may ever find or understand in this lifetime.

As my energy has diminished, I've had to ration it and spend it on what was most important.

For me it's been about acceptance, which isn't to say I'm defeated.... just that I accept this much more and I appreciate what I do have instead of what I don't. I focus on the positives.

Finding this group has been one of the best things that could have happened to me. I have found so much comfort and inspiration, and I am continually reminded of all that I have to be thankful for.

 I have seen in sooo many of you, strength beyond what you might even be aware of and an inextinguishable spirit that no illness can ever take. It comes through and you continue to shine your light onto others including myself.

I don't look back as much now. I keep one foot in front of the other. And I come here and draw strength and comfort, so thank you :)

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