I’ve admitted it. Some days I struggle mentally with the difficulties that chronic pain has introduced into my life.
But I am a firm believer in the power of positive thinking.
You see, I believe that the mind and body are connected in more ways than we can possibly imagine. If your mind is thinking scary, sad, or resentful thoughts, your body isn’t going to feel it’s best. I know firsthand that when I am having a hard time mentally, my level of physical pain is much higher. Fixating on the negative hurts me. So I don’t do it.
That’s not to say that every day is perfect or that I hold unrealistic expectations for myself. I’m probably not going to wake up tomorrow morning ready take a few laps around the block. The important thing is that I keep in my head the possibility that things will get better. I don’t let myself use the words “can’t” or “never”.
Positivity doesn’t mean that you don’t see the negative. It doesn’t mean that you don’t recognize the limitations of the current situation. It just means that you see the hope, the possibility, that things won’t be like this forever.
And you view small achievements as big steps.
Yesterday’s afternoon snack:
Shredded wheat with almond milk, flax, and peanut butter.
Jam of the day: Gorillaz “Feel Good Inc.”
