Living with Chronic Illness: Embracing Good Moments

I was the only person around on this brisk winter afternoon. It was wonderful. It was a good moment.

Sun setting at Busch Wildlife Reserve taken with Sony a7 iii

I have come to realize, after feeling physically and mentally great for one whole morning this week, that I don’t feel good most of the time. It is the nature of chronic illness.

So, no I don’t have good days or even good hours, but I do have good moments. And this was one of them.

I read something this week that really hit me: Chronic illness forces you to redefine what “good” feels like, which is heartbreaking and incredibly unfair.

11 responses to “Living with Chronic Illness: Embracing Good Moments”

  1. Munaeem Jamal Avatar

    I can only imagine how challenging it must be to redefine what ‘good’ feels like when living with a chronic illness. It sounds incredibly difficult and unfair.

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    1. Sheila Avatar

      Thanks, yes it is difficult

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  2. Michael Williams Avatar

    our lives are truly our own unique paths, with its own challenges. i wish no one had to learn to live with chronic illness.

    sending healing and grace your way from NJ 🍀 Mike

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    1. Sheila Avatar

      Thanks, Mike. We all have suffering in some form or another. It is the good moments I have to be grateful for

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      1. Michael Williams Avatar

        may there be more good moments from this point on than you know what to do with! 🙂

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  3. Hammad Rais Avatar

    Sending nothing but positive vibes and heartily warmness towards you.

    May you stay strong and may your everyday turns into a full good moment 🙂

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    1. Sheila Avatar

      A full good moment. I love that! Thanks, Hammad.

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  4. The Mindful Migraine Blog Avatar

    ugh – it IS so unfair – BUT – those moments of bliss (no matter how rare) are SO beautiful as your picture testifies… may your holiday season be filled with as much happiness as possible – you are amazingly creative, with a beautiful eye and a big soul – thank you for being my digital friend! Linda xox

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    1. Sheila Avatar

      Holiday wishes to you too, friend! Enjoy your time away and I look forward to sharing the blogosphere with you in 2025 💖

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      1. The Mindful Migraine Blog Avatar

        ❤️🎄Thank you – here’s hoping you and yours have a wonderful Christmas!🎄❤️

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