This is a cover of a nine inch nails song. Even though the focus is on the 'hurt' or 'pain', I still find it very beautiful and uplifting. I like the lighting on Johnny Cash's face. He looks weathered and worn but in a beautiful way.
If you're not chronically ill, you're welcome here too! The posts can help you live a happier and healthier life with less illness, stress, and aging! I've been very sick for four years. Current research shows that the quality of life of patients with my particular illness is equal to those with end stage renal failure. To survive the physical illness and pain I continually experience, I am working with a team of good doctors. I am also constantly researching chronic illness. These two things are helping me to live a happy, fun, fulfilling life with chronic pain! I hope to help others survive the physical,emotional, social, mental, and financial difficulties of having a physical illness. I will post weekly advice for each of these specific aspects of suffering.
I love the painting above, L'anniversaire by Marc Chagall. The artwork embodies my life. The suffering and pain, (notice the pale faces, dark mournful clothing, and simple apartment) painted with the brightness of living life (the flowers and bright colors). The husband is bending over backwards to serve and love his wife, and as they love and serve each other, they are lifted together.
Life can be scary if you're chronically ill, but it can also be fun and amazing! Even though there are thousands of chronically ill patients in the United States, 'traditional medicine' is still figuring out how to treat chronic illness. It's difficult for chronically ill patients to find the time and energy to seek out all the bits of information I've learned from various books, doctors, and websites over the past four years. I created this blog to give people with chronic illnesses simple and easy access to valuable information and advice. I also have my B.S. in Psychology. That being said, I'm far from perfect so I welcome your advice and ideas as well!
I try not to let my illness define me, but I am passionate about helping others survive. I love music, books, movies, and the beach! I also enjoy dancing and throwing fun parties! As I learn to manage my illness, I hope to return to doing some of my favorite things which are: water skiing, wakeboarding, surfing, and playing volleyball, basketball, and tennis. And of course, I can't wait to travel again!
In her book, You Don't Look Sick: Living with Invisible Chronic Illness, Joy H. Selak teaches "The quiet activities illness demands can train patients to listen, a skill they will need to further perfect. Chronically ill patients who aspire to live better will need to listen to what their body is telling them and understand they cannot fix everything just by trying harder. They will need to spend time listening to the emotions, fears, and anxieties tied to the past and sort out what they can now release. They will need to listen less to the negative people in their lives, and with greater attention to the people willing to support and share with them. They will need to listen more closely to their own inner and spiritual selves as they learn new ways to navigate life with illness."
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This is a cover of a nine inch nails song. Even though the focus is on the 'hurt' or 'pain', I still find it very beautiful and uplifting. I like the lighting on Johnny Cash's face. He looks weathered and worn but in a beautiful way.
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