I said I was going to annoy you all with my mini-achievements, so here I am celebrating another teeny-tiny-yet-epic milestone: 500 LIKES! Because, in case you haven’t noticed, I’m super motivated about collecting likes (not really – but I’m only human, and they make me warm and fuzzy so keep them coming!)
When I started this blog at the beginning of the year, I had absolutely no clue what to expect or really even what I was hoping to achieve. I decided to just wing it as I went based on two deep, driving emotions.
I was really hopeful that I might be able to help a few people. I felt like I was slowly getting my migraine-mojo back and was transforming from ‘the biggest loser’ in terms of my health, into ‘a winner’. By adopting mindfulness techniques, I had gone from 3 full migraine days a week, to about one day every 3 weeks. (For those of you who don’t get migraines, one a year is too many, but days and days of them, week after week, is soul-destroying.) I figured, if the tips and tricks I was learning were helping someone like me heal, then maybe they’d work for others too… it was worth a try.
Secondly, I was terribly lonely. Chronic migraine had left me essentially house-bound. I had stopped working, driving, and socializing… my world was becoming increasingly smaller and very much darker. Blogging was a way to ‘get out and about’, ‘find my tribe’, and unite with likeminded souls, reclaiming wellness together (all from the comfort of my pyjamas!).
My mindfulness journey has helped me realize that pain and suffering are two separate creatures, and whilst I have limited control over the pain, I deliberately choose each day not to suffer (too much). Moreover, I’ve also realized that whilst all our journeys are unique (your pain – your brain – your journey), it’s more empowering when we band together and support each other every step of the way.
Anyway, here we are – me writing and you reading. Hopefully you’re discovering a few mindfulness techniques that are helping you on your own journey to good health and happiness. Equally important, I hope that you’ve discovered a few people to keep you company along the way.
As I mentioned in my last baby-step-inchstone-boast-post, I’m a big believer that our successes rely on the assistance of others, and in this case, it’s you the readers. So, here’s another 15 blogs that have been instrumental in motivating me to keep going by providing me with their support via likes and comments (you’re all like my little battery-chargers!). Please pop over and have a look at what others are writing about. Whether you’re listed here or not, know that I see you – you are noticed – and you are valued.
Alissa: Chronic Pain and Crazy Brain – ADHD and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Aniete: Anietie (wordpress.com)
Daphs: amifakingit – tryna see through the brain fog
Darryl: My little corner of the world
EunoiaReview: Eunoia Review | beautiful thinking
EZPZRun: ezpzrun – Making Fitness as a Fun Daily Activity
Jealee: OAZA RIVERTOPIA Serenity and Wellness Through Nature
Kites: NZ’s Collection – you should know everything
MagicAndBeauty: magicandbeauty: travels, books, cosmetics, promo, life
Mirai: Future’s Mommy blog
Penfoldlives: Hyper brain Busy body! Living with ADHD, ASD, BPD
Robinisms: Growth Works Counseling Healing from Trauma
Sarah: Sarahs Uncensored: Welcome to the mind that is mine
SiriusSea: Boo! I’m a ghost writer inspired from above
Stella: Stella Reddy’s Story – My Personal Story of Recovery
[If your name and public blog is included here and you’re not keen to be publicized let me know and I’ll take it straight down (sorry I didn’t get a chance to write to you all to check) – but hopefully my shout out sends a few extra people your way – my intention was positive; sharing is caring.]
Take care everyone, keep reading, and be nice to each other, Linda x
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