I've just sat and watched the most beautiful sunrise.
So I'll start the day with some positive thoughts and hope for some renewed optimism.
I've a lot to be grateful for but the days can be a struggle just now but you all know this too well.
Hope this may be of help to anyone having a hard time just now x
Hiya, Thank you for sharing your positivity and the lovely reminder.
I hope it is more the over all situation that you are struggling with and that your symptoms have settled down some, I also hope the rest of the family are still doing ok too.
I don't want to jinx myself but long term ailment wise, i am feeling pretty good.
For just over a week now my pain has been sitting quite steady at base level. Yes I've had the odd niggle here and there, that was due to me slightly over doing things; apart from last week when I was drying my hands, I momentarily dislocated my thumb which means it is now extremely tender and difficult to do certain things.
My main problem at the moment is requiring a dentist, on the 10th of March I had major dental work done which left me with dentures (now, ill fitting) on my top jaw, having to stick to a soft diet was/is doing my head in and compensating for the discomfort I was chewing mainly on the one side, and have loosened a tooth on my lower jaw; so I'm not exactly the happy bunny I am trying to portray. I hear dentists are due to return to work, so hopefully these woes will be behind me sooner rather than later.
I keep reminding myself that everything is temporary and all will be wonderful again, It's getting harder and harder to believe; with the atrocities going on all over our beautiful planet. Sorry, took my eye off the beautiful sunrise for a minute there.
I am very much practising mindfulness, pacing (most of the time) and setting smart goals, I'm not quite back into meditating or exercising regularly; but I am doing some and I'm plenty active so not giving myself a hard time about it (maybe I should).
Looking back, I think the use of the tools equipped with through the PMP and focusing on my creative goal, especially doing my Painting by Numbers, which has been extremely relaxing; I was getting so lost in it, thoroughly enjoyable. Thank you so much for such a thoughtful gift. I'm going to get some more.
Remember and be kind to yourself.
Stay safe, keep well and be strong.
Thanks Fibroska for your lovely reply.
I'm glad you feel not bad albeit with the issues you are having. You've such a positive approach and well done on your continuing mindfulness etc.
I'm struggling just now and still trying to concentrate on bits and pieces of gardening, crosswords etc but walking any distance and pain are awful.
I haven't been out walking in a few days now and missing it. Last time out I was going to pull it back but before 10 mins had passed, I didn't think I would make it back home 😔 I managed to limp back home slowly but has knocked my confidence too.
Mentally I feel I've been quite strong till now but feeling pretty anxious and fearful about all that's going on. I know these are negative thoughts and trying to combat this with mindfulness, relaxation etc but it is a struggle.
I'm getting pleasure from my usual hobbies but feeling despondent about getting out and about and activity but the pain is worse than its been for ages.
I really did watch the beautiful sunrise and tried to feel positive yesterday but these 'lazy' or 'mope around' days do ease the pain for me but bring negative emotions too.
Anyway....on a more positive note Fibroska, I'm glad you're enjoying your painting and just by chance I have just started a colour by numbers book yesterday. It's very relaxing and I'm enjoying that.
You'll need to post a finished painting for us to see.
Thanks again for your reply and I hope I haven't infected you with my negativity. I will come back again from this spell and hope its soon.
Take care and keep safe x
