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Blissfully Aware HAWMC #13 (April, 2012)

September 10, 2012 by paula 1 Comment

Living alongside me

There is a place –

Enveloped in dark vines,

Tangled, twisted and thick

It breathes

When I breathe;

It lives and occupies

My space

Those feet

Follow close behind;

Bleak, steel grey –

Not mine

 

The places I consider my favorites share their daily lives with a darkness I can’t really define. Those dark corners aren’t going anywhere; my brightness has learned to coexist with them, and acceptance has replaced complete despair.

Here is a list of my brightest and most necessary “can’t-live-withouts”:

1)      Family & my sweet, little pets (some not so “little”)

2)      “Rescues”: triptans, couch (with hard arms to lay my neck over – this helps numb the nerves in my neck , providing some relief), hot bathtub

3)      Sleep / Activity: Sleep is a must-have (I don’t do well unless I sleep at least 8 or 9 hours; the migraines will let me know…); activity, moving, getting out to hike & bike riding (more “must-haves” – I feel alive again when I can move, and happy-contentedness is sure to follow!)

4)      Music/Daydreaming/Escape: This is an “original”, and part of my earliest habits/memories – necessary.

5)      Books/Reading/Words – Should be considered a sub-category of the above.

6)      History/Exploring/Learning – Also a sub-category of #4

7)      Paranormal/Ghost hunting/Astrology/Why-we’re-here

8)      Hiking & exploring the outdoors, historical places – also necessary

9)      Movies – Great movies & interesting docs

10)  Rummage sales/Flea markets/Ebay – can’t let a great deal go by!!

These necessary’s and must-haves share space with the darker parts. I think everyone has a similar cohabitation going on somewhere behind the scenes, but I do believe it’s amplified in those of us suffering with a chronic illness. The needs & wants of ordinary life become more important, more vital in the face of continuing suffering; looking forward to these little decadencies becomes the hope of every new day:

My Bliss. 

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  1. JOHN Thomas BURCH says

    February 11, 2022 at 8:25 PM

    Paula, you are very talented. I wish you peace, fulfillment and happiness.
    Johnny

    Reply

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