Monday Mantra

I know so many people who are struggling with health problems, myself included. I was recently diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia, on top of all my original chronic pain issues. It’s so easy to focus on all of my troubling symptoms, and lose sight of the fact that my body continues to do so many amazing things for me. I can walk! I can talk! And I can breathe! I’m going to try to shift my focus from all that’s wrong with me, to all that’s right with me. Thank you dear, sweet body for continuing to work so hard. May I be kind to you.

Dear readers, may you be kind to yourselves today, and focus on all that is gloriously right with you.

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So deeply sorry to hear of your new diagnosis. One of my deatest friends experienced the agony of TN … and … she is now recovered and pain free. Wishing you increased peace and comfort with each and every day and wrapping you in a healing blanket of light and love.

Posted June 20, 2016 at 9:33 am by Barbara Markway

I wonder if she would mind sharing her email with me? I would love to talk to someone who has gone through this. It is pretty frightening. It’s reassuring to know someone got through it.

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- Posted June 20, 2016 at 11:47 am by Karen Lanser
  
  I would be happy to ask her about that for you.

She says it would be a privilege to speak with you. Her name is Marie and her email is mariehutch2@gmail.com. She is tied up until Saturday but would love to connect anytime after that! 😊

Posted June 20, 2016 at 5:44 pm by Barbara Markway

Thank you so much!

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- Posted July 10, 2016 at 11:02 am by Karen Lanser
  
  HI again Barb … my friend has been looking forward to speaking with you … if you are still interested. If you have changed your mind, no problem, but she asked me to let you know to please feel free to connect with her at any time now!
- Posted July 12, 2016 at 3:58 pm by Barbara Markway
  
  I just emailed her!

Hi Barb,
So sorry to hear of your diagnosis. I’m familiar with getting frightening health news (pulmonary fibrosis – terminal lung disease from chemo for breast cancer). I also resonate with your being a good friend to yourself and being thankful for all your body is doing. Being compassionate with myself has made a huge positive difference. I too write about self-compassion (integrated with faith). Sending you warm wishes, hope and love.