It seems almost cliche to say, but in order to find some semblance of normalcy, I needed to change my mindset. I have been struggling for a while with just this idea. It is hard, and I mean really hard, to get someone to start an exercise routine when they are in constant pain. Those asking, although they are sympathetic, they just really don't understand. So when I say it hurts it really hurts. I am in constant pain everyday, so actually saying that I am in pain, it is major pain.
Enter: Intentions. No I know that there is a saying that the road to hell is paved with good intentions, but those intentions usually involve other people. The intentions that I am referring to are those that you are applying to yourself. Living life with intention. Breathing with intention. Speaking with intention. And listening with intention.
Living with intentions is just that, you live with the soul purpose of living. You want to be healthy, be intentional with what you eat. You want to add exercise to your life, do it gradual and at your own pace. Do not allow others to set your intentions, and try not to refer to your intentions as goals. With Fibromyalgia, I have learned that goal setting is a fools errand because our days are unpredictable. We could feel amazing one day, and the next be laid up for a week with absolute exhaustion. And don't be embarrassed if you are unable to get through your day, or your plans change at a spur of a moment, it is how we as Fibro Warriors fight. And believe me, you might not feel like a warrior, but you are. You are up against the unknown, and you are battling it with bravery and spirit. I know what you are going through, I got your back.
So back to intentions
Enter: Intentions. No I know that there is a saying that the road to hell is paved with good intentions, but those intentions usually involve other people. The intentions that I am referring to are those that you are applying to yourself. Living life with intention. Breathing with intention. Speaking with intention. And listening with intention.
Living with intentions is just that, you live with the soul purpose of living. You want to be healthy, be intentional with what you eat. You want to add exercise to your life, do it gradual and at your own pace. Do not allow others to set your intentions, and try not to refer to your intentions as goals. With Fibromyalgia, I have learned that goal setting is a fools errand because our days are unpredictable. We could feel amazing one day, and the next be laid up for a week with absolute exhaustion. And don't be embarrassed if you are unable to get through your day, or your plans change at a spur of a moment, it is how we as Fibro Warriors fight. And believe me, you might not feel like a warrior, but you are. You are up against the unknown, and you are battling it with bravery and spirit. I know what you are going through, I got your back.
So back to intentions
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