‘Today is just a good day in disguise’

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 I’ve never actually used those words, but I often say Tomorrow is another day, hoping it will be.  My brother who has terminal cancer, always says Tomorrow will be better, but I like this quote and use it to remind me that every day is a good day because I am still alive, when several of my friends are not. I’ve felt close to death many times and for different reasons and feel that I mustn’t waste a moment no matter how I feel.

I still meditate daily with Insight Timer and one of my meditations is titled ‘Pain is a problem for the body, not the mind’. Having meditated for many years, and having had fibro for many years, I’ve tried to separate the two and though I realise that pain does not have to stop me smiling, it isn’t always that easy to  put it to one side.  

Summer has actually arrived at last here in the UK and it is really hotting up. Luckily, I live by the sea and we often have a breeze, but it doesn’t give much respite from the heat at the moment.  I’ve suffered with Hay Fever for many years now, but I also struggle with the heat and find it exhausting and uncomfortable, which I have put down to being fair. I know that fibro is temperature sensitive,  but it seems that it goes deeper than that and when it’s hot out, it causes the body to over heat, which in turn affects our pain, mood and digestive system.  So the heatwave that we are experiencing at the moment, feels quite bittersweet. I love a nice day when I can leave the house without putting lots of layers on, and I love pottering in the garden and seeing the results a few months later. Mowing the lawn, and weeding, can be a struggle, but I take my time and have learned to be sensible, but it took time.  However, it’s also setting off my IBS, as the heat can also disrupt the digestive system and I’ve had a yucky couple of days tied to the bathroom and feeling nauseous with a lot of tummy discomfort. It’s been very unpleasant and exhausting, but I’m here, still breathing, still moving and very thankful for the moments. 

And remind myself that today is just a good day in disguise 😊

Namaste 🙏


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