Everyday, not merely this time of year, be gentle with yourself. We all make mistakes, some worse than others. Some less so, we all do it. I can not count the number of mistakes I have made, and I have only been on this journey for twenty-odd years. I like to think that I pay attention, but the cut on my finger says otherwise. I have no idea how I did, I merely noticed blood and now a gash in my finger. I know not to play with sharp objects, I know better. I guess I did, therefore the cut. I forgive myself for being silly, trying to act like an adult and doing normal things.
More fool me, but I forgive myself, maybe I will learn next time maybe not, who knows. I made a mistake, as "YOU" do, will and continue to do. It does not make me clumsy or a clutz or any negative thing. It just happened. A lot like Relapsing-Remitting ms (RRms), there was nothing I did to have this illness. There was nobody who cursed me or damned me, it merely happened, and I have to live with it, for it will never ever go away. My ignoring it and caring on as normal is my fault. If I do that RRms will bite me and perhaps bite me hard. This both "YOU" and I will deserve. Our illness is not a game. It is serious, and there will be a loser. I dislike saying it as it includes me, but the loser is US.we all are going to lose, but I accept that and so should "YOU". I awake every morning sit up, throw my legs out of bed and say "HA winning so far today", then I see if I can keep winning and when I fail I brush it aside and try something else.
I never let a lose turn into a massive defeat, and neither should "YOU". I am gentle but push myself when I know I must. Always being aware that there are consequences. Everything is a give and take, a wain or a lose. That is the game that we all play. Sadly the rules are not very clear, but do your absolute best, forgive yourself when "YOU" make a mistake, learn from it and keep playing to your best.
Tears are okay and wear protective underwear there are some things that "YOU" do not have to face.
Royce the ms writer
take it easy, slow down a little, it is always a good time for a cup of tea or eggnog, merry kissmoose
