Thursday's Thoughts

[DonnaBoll]

In what way is your life more positive since your diagnosis?

For me it surely has made me aware of my physical surroundings. I take the time to look at flowers, notice those sunsets, and truly treasure my friendships.

Slowing down to really 'see the beauty' may be something beforehand I might have taken for granted. I have been given 19+ years since my transplant. Even before that being diagnosed for almost 20 years, I really knew what was important to me. I knew where to spend my energy. Are you familiar with the Spoon Theory?

With the fatigue being so consuming for me, I knew where to spend my 'spoons' before I ran out. Making priorities was important for me then. I had to sort out what I was wasting my time on - including some people in my life - boundaries became important to surround myself with positive people who contributed to my life - and I to theirs.