I have spent some time recently reflecting. It is so easy to get caught up in all the pain, medical issues, life issues, money issues. I decided to re-focus my thoughts. Our thoughts can be our own worst enemy and they drive our actions. Instead of focusing on how far you still have to go, take some time today to remind yourself of how far you’ve already come. Yes, you might be struggling and have some distance to cover, but those things don’t discount the progress you’ve already made. Managing Fibro symptoms takes time to find what works best for you. It’s not a process that can be rushed. Beating yourself up for not being further along doesn’t improve your situation. It makes you feel awful and it keeps you stuck. Your journey may be slow..., but it’s not without promise. Despite how difficult this process has been, despite how hopeless you’ve felt, despite all of the people who have said "but you don't look sick," you’ve never given up. You’ve never stopped fighting and pushing forward. So give yourself some credit for that, it wasn’t easy. But you did it, and you deserve to be proud of yourself. It is okay to be where you are, trust that you won’t be here forever. Trust that you will get to where you need to be. You’re doing the best you can each day to fight the darkness you feel, and that’s all you can ask of yourself. It’s enough.
This is truely beautiful and a great reminder. You have such a wonderful way with words.
That is a great sentiment I shall keep reading that when I feel depressed
Thank you for your words of encouragement - and timely. As we let 2014 go with all that it brought for each of us, we can look to 2015 knowing that we each can grow at our own pace. Our personal journey is just that, personal and unique. May we all be filled with fresh hope and know that there are those who care and understand.
Wonderful words. We don't chose to have fibro or the other various ailments we have, but we can choose how we accept what we have to deal with. I appreciate your thoughts.
Thanks I needed to hear that because I’m not getting any support with health issues.
thank you for sharing I needed it so bad! hugs and blessings to all
Thank you for such encouraging words happy new year to you all
I'm Shannon and this reflection is really what I needed to hear. Thank You! Yes that is so true our thoughts can be be our our own worst enemy. They now have discovered not only the fibro but I also have pinched nerves in my back and neck and there looking up everything in my chart to determine if I need surgery in back and neck. So I'm just sitting here to see what's next. Shannon
Great post. We all need to reflect on all the positives and the amazing strength we all possess. Thanks so much for sharing. Hugs, ST.
Thank you for your wonderful words.each of us should read it each day.I know I will read it each day.
Love this!! So very well written too!
We all make progress everyday, no matter how little, and should never put ourselves down for not doing more. Fibro takes time and everyone goes at their own pace and may stumble from time to time. Don't go by other peoples schedule, march to your own drum. :)
Try to do one thing everyday that makes you happy. I enjoy hot baths/candles, a walk in the park, mild yoga sessions, swimming, riding horses.
Auburnm, this is just what we all needed- a true pick-me-up. I will reflect on your words and I know others will as well.
Love,
L.
This was what I needed today ! Thank you to all of you, it was so well put and it’s helps to know I’m not alone in my feelings and thoughts .
Good book that was best seller decades ago, “You Can’t Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thought”, might like from libe or cheap online.
GLTA.
What a lovely post, AuburnM. Thank you.
Sometimes that’s all we can ask for. Even if we are not much further forward at least we aren’t going backwards or at a complete standstill.
Well said 
Boy I needed that!! My pain has had me down now for two days. It’s never been like this before. But I needed to hear something GOOD
Thank you
Hugs!
This is a very nice reflection, I am sure a lot of people feel this way!