Tuesday, February 17

Do What You Love


As many of you know, I have been working to overcome chronic illness and depression for a while now and I have finally figured out that making it a point to do the things that I love brings me closer to being completely well.
People have been telling me for years to follow my heart and to do things that I enjoy, and I would just dig in my heels and respond that I didn't feel well and I would get to it when I was better. Well, it turns out that I had the cart before the horse! The more that I make having fun and doing things that excite me a priority, the better I feel (physically and emotionally). One thing that helped me to figure out just what those things were was to look back over my life at the times that I was happiest. What came up for me was going to college, singing, attending church, riding horses, and just hanging out with friends. The sad part was that I hadn't been doing much of anything fun for a very long time, and once I began to make an effort to bring those things into my life, the stronger and happier I have felt. Once I made a firm decision to move forward with some of the things that bring me joy, amazing things started to happen: I began to look forward to getting out of bed in the morning, I was able to accomplish more things during the day, and it gave me the strength to affirm that I am no longer a victim and that I really want to be well. Pretty powerful stuff if you ask me!
I can't recommend doing what you love enough- please take the time to put your passion and what makes your heart sing at the top of your list(or at least on the list!)- it will make all the difference in the world. I promise!

8 comments:

  1. Very well written and great advice!

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  2. Wonderful post...uplifting and powerful. I could not agree with you more!

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  3. As a "Victor" over Heart Transplant I can't agree more , I wouldn't trade the Chronic Illness of "Happiness" for anything. Keep it up , Life is all about "enjoying the Journey" SMH

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  4. it's been long time......you look still awesome, i' am droping (with a gift) , hope you'll do the same

    Today i have post about "Fat Begone Now!" can you give your comment (your experiences)in my blog

    Enjoy Reading, Keep up a good post!

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  5. I absolutely agree! Having goals and dreams to reach for give us something tangible to focus on and look forward to.

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  6. I completely understand where you are coming from! It does work but is easier said than done if you are having flare or bad day. You will be in my prayers!

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  7. Great advice...I always find that family and friend time can make a world of a difference when you're feeling down.

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  8. Very well said! You hit the nail on the head when you said that you were waiting until you felt better to do the things you love to do. I think what most people do is think of their life in terms of "if." I think that people should do a little of what they like every day using the power of small in order keep their spirits up. That way each day is filled with a little bit of happiness and joy.

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