On this ANZAC day in Australia I sit and reflect on the sacrifices so many people have made in the name of war. I salute the veterans throughout the world, especially those close to my heart. But it also makes me reflective of the silent war people with CFS and pain fight daily. … [Read more...]
Laughter Is Great Medicine For CFS
I put a lot of focus on laughter in my life. It’s such a deliciously free way to give yourself an endorphin boost. The beauty of laughter is we can all do it at any given moment in time. Why don’t you laugh now just for fun? I’m serious. Stop reading, and just laugh. … [Read more...]
Is CFS / ME Your Enemy or Ally? It’s Your Choice
Is CFS your enemy or your ally? What a strange question, you may say, but whether we view our health issues as our ally or something to fight against makes a huge difference. For a long time I saw my illness as the enemy - something to fight, to resist, to plot against and … [Read more...]
But You Don’t Look Sick … Oh, Now You Do!! The Ironies of CFS / ME
Oh, the irony!! For over 20 years I have battled the invisible nature of CFS and wished that there was some visible sign of how sick I really was at times. But now, after shaving my head for the Leukaemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave three weeks ago, suddenly people ARE … [Read more...]
Finding Your Purpose While Living With CFS / ME
(Please scroll to the bottom of this post to download or listen to this blog as an audio/mp3) My whole philosophy around living powerfully with CFS and other chronic illness is based around regaining a sense of purpose in our lives. It's when I felt I'd lost my sense of … [Read more...]