What do you do when your body gives out?
Yesterday I crawled into bed around noon because my body had just given out. I was already done for the day. It’s sad because I didn’t get to do the things I had hoped I would do like dinner with a friend. It will have to be for another day. Thankfully she is understanding and doesn’t get upset when that happens. I do, but she doesn’t. Now, that’s a good friend.
I stayed in bed til just now… 6:00 AM. I made my coffee as usually, just a fresh cup not one made from old grounds that I forgot to empty. Yuck. Yes, I’ve done that before. So my day is starting off really good.
I have been given something really amazing today. What, you may ask? LIFE. Respect yourself enough to do something grand with life. It doesn’t have to be something others would say is spectacular, but something you know is amazing for you to do. So if you get dressed in something fresh and clean even if it’s only sweats and a t-shirt, then do it. Get up and get dressed.
It’s supposed to rain here today so I’m going to enjoy the day listening to the drops and working to clean up the desk in my bedroom. That’s not anything amazing to get done but for me it will be a miracle if it happens. I’ve been trying to finish it all year.
Respect yourself enough to know your limits and be ok with it. You can push them a little bit when needed, but be careful because like me if you push too hard, you will regret it. I don’t want to be out for another day or more like yesterday.
Act like you’re worth something, because you are. You are an amazingly beautiful and accomplished individual full of wisdom and fighting spirit to overcome the chaos you are in the middle of in life whether it be multiple sclerosis related or just life itself is hitting you hard. You have it within you to accomplish it. To rise above the mess and shine.
Don’t beat yourself up because things aren’t going as you hoped they would, but be thankful for another day to work on it. And know this… you’re not lazy when you have to breathe and rest. That takes strength and courage. Yes, I said that and it does.
Remember that today is a present wrapped up just for you… that’s why it’s called the present. It’s not yesterday or tomorrow. It’s the present and as a present it’s waiting to be opened and used. So achieve something today. Little or big… it doesn’t matter, just achieve something. Stand taller and shine brighter in these challenging days. It is an expression of the heart. You’ve got the strength needed to get through these times. I believe in you.
What are you going to do with your present?
1. Simplify your life.
thank you sooo much for a reality check & pep talk. boy did i need both! as i sit in my jammies & robe, just got up and want to go back upstairs and lay down.
BUT, i’m inspired by your post to sew 2 blankets my dog ripped. penelope your an angel with a gift from God :
writing to help others. thank you xoxo
penelope, i have my sewing items next to me & blanket #1 on my lap 🙂
You’re so welcome. Love the blanket idea. I’m sure they will turn out great once fixed.
Wow once again my girl Penelope knocked another one out of the park… 🙂 You really do amaze me because you say things at the exact time I need to hear things Penelope!!! I’m so sorry you must suffer for awesome wisdom to be presented to ME but your words inspire me to get a moving today and tackle a project that I truly push to the side daily!!! I’m already dressed so now into my office which have stacks of papers that need my attention… So like Bunny I’m heading to my office now 🙂 Maybe I will only get one stack of papers done but that is one stack done 🙂 Thank you so much for your posts because they truly hit the mark every time 🙂 🙂 hugs your way XOXOX 🙂
Oh Tiffany, you got my butt in gear too. I finished clearing 1/4 of my desk. It’s not great…. but less work to finish when I get to all of it. xoxo
hey my go gettin’ ms girls lol
TEAMWORK!!!
instead of extra hands, sometimes ya just need the power of words & prayers 🙂
ps- both blankets r fixed & washed
like both of you, i’m going to reasonably whittle away at my “office”
(dining room table & bench & tv tray)
a little at a time is better than nothing.
very comforting to know i’m not alone with “disorganization”?
you both are the best!!!! xoxo
Thank you again for putting in words what I needed to read. “Get up and get dressed.” Only 5 words. It’s been my daily mantra since unable to work, so I’m present for my thankfully self-sufficient teenagers. I need to ‘show up’ everyday to set an example. I’m thankful to be able to do this and often High5 myself. 😉
Here’s a High5 to you.