A Deep Exhale blog reader asked me what I tell myself when I’m down or discouraged. I try to maintain hope. To paraphrase Martin Luther King – hope is the vitality that keeps life moving and gives you the courage to go on in spite of it all. This seems so true to me.
I also really love the small moments of being alive, being present, whether I spend hours watching Matchmaker Millionaire, reading or wandering through fleamarkets. I love being with my husband and our kitties. Since I got sick I noticed the fresh air tastes amazing, like a perfectly ripe fruit or peppermint tea.
Plus, crying all the time only seems to increase the burden of being seriously ill—although I’ve done my share. I try to recover and find the vitality. I tell myself over and over that I am healthy, vital and strong.
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Testing.....testing. Is this thing on?
I wrote a few comments in the middle of the night, but they didn't show up. I won't try to recreate them now, but I just bet they were especially good ones--- there's no proof to the contrary.
I thought a lot about your latest post.
I miss your posts and hope you're feeling good -- which is the main thing. I wish I had something to offer and give to you, like your blog has given me.
Happy Valentines Day to you tomorrow.
Happy valentines Day to you too. It means so much to me that this blog has cheered you, or calmed you. I am going to continue it since my treatment for advanced cancer continues. It makes me feel good.
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