Simple Pleasures #36
Life seems very chaotic these days.
The last few weeks have been very stressful for me and sometimes it feels that finding serenity amidst all of the chaos and uncertainty can be almost impossible.
Then something happens, just like a shaft of light and a soft breeze through a window, that puts everything into perspective.
I realized that I could choose to focus on the darkness of the room I was living in, or on the sliver of light and the healing breeze.
Easter Sunday with my family helped me to put things in perspective.
Surrounded by the love of my family I realized that I could choose to enjoy that moment and each moment that followed.
There was no miracle healing of my pain, but I realized that stress was certainly not helping, and when I saw the neurologist on Wednesday my pain had lessened.
I agreed to fill a prescription for a pain killer and keep it on hand just in case I need it and I will be getting an MRI in May and an MRA in June.
We can't pretend that the world isn't chaotic, but we can choose how we respond to the chaos.
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This Week's Gluten-Free Recipe
I love that it only requires four ingredients and five minutes of prep time.
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Retta, who works for the Coles family, comes to Gertrude’s aid by watching her children, despite the gossip it causes in her community. Annie, the matriarch of the influential Coles family, offers Gertrude employment at her sewing circle while facing problems of her own at home.
These three women seemingly have nothing in common, yet as they unite to stand up to injustices that have long plagued their small town, they find strength in the bond that ties women together. Told in the pitch-perfect voices of Gertrude, Retta, and Annie, Call Your Daughter Home is an emotional, timeless story about the power of family, community, and ferocity of motherhood.
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Love that flamingo beach bag, Laura. Hope that your weekend is pain-free.
ReplyDeletePrayers and positive thoughts for you. I'm so glad you re-located and are close to family now. One of my stress relievers is gratitude. We have so much to be thankful for, and I count my Bloggers as a real blessing as I try to cope with pain, old age, etc....Hope you continue to improve, and thank you for your virtual friendship.
ReplyDeleteGreat post Laura. I am so happy that you had your family to enjoy Easter and find joy in the time spent. When you are in pain it is so hard sometimes to get to a better place. Hoping the weekend will be better. xoxo Kris
ReplyDeleteSuch a nice post Laura. I have been feeling stressed lately too.. and really don't know why. I just feel kind of aggitated about everything! I need to step back, calm down, and realize that the things stressing me out are small things.. and not to let them take over my life! I know pain is a HUGE stressor.. have been through alot the past many years, with back and neck problems.. but it seems to come and go thank God. I hope and pray your pain gets better.. just knowing I have some mild pain pills "there" helps me to feel more relaxed.. as I know if I really need one, I have it. But I seem to never use them. They are a non-narcotic but do work fairly well. They are my security net I guess, as very rarely ever take one. Using EFT (emotional freedom techniques - tapping) and meditation (like you said) really helps, as stress does cause more pain. Take care and have a nice weekend.... Marilyn
ReplyDeleteSo happy you were with the family fir Easter. I hope your pain lessons
ReplyDeleteGlad you are able to find some ways to achieve some inner peace. Never underestimate the power of a good biscuit to help reduce stress! :)
ReplyDeleteSo glad you were able to be with your family for Easter, Laura. I know how much you enjoy being with them and they sound like such a sweet support sytem too. I can't wait to try the biscuit recipe you foud and to check out all your cozy home tips and meditation tips as well. It's a huge blessing to be able to have mutiple tools in your mental wellness toolbox. Big hugs and praying your pain and stress lessens with each day, CoCo
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