Cheers
@Lamont D .
I must admit it's taken me time to learn to live in the 'now'.
That longer view I used to take, balancing up today V next year, had to change.
The % were too imbalanced for me now.
Was it Sinead O'Connor quoting " the wisdom to know the difference between what we can & can't change "?
Neither you nor I, or many others on here, can easily change our own circumstances, so we must learn to live inside it's parameters as best we can.
Ignoring the mental gymnastics since accident, I admit to waking up each day now, with a more open attitude to each day.
A better acceptance that with each day that comes, one more page opens, blank & ready, offering me a chance to dictate the days events.
As you say, while each doesn't always deliver, it does offer hope that it might be better than yesterday.
All points I see you truly grasp, with the clear joy you show when #1, #2, etc turn up.
Where you find the energy, I have no idea, but it's lovely to read about all the fun you have.
Truly living in the now.
And such an inspiration.
Thank you.
Long may it continue.
A very rogue 8, first time.
But a 7.2 next.
Quiet on the north western front, bar the inexplicable outbreak of work going on in the wider area, all of a sudden. It is a pandemic of cones, barriers, slow traffic, and of course the road rage of frustrated drivers, using the main road on which my house stands, cos the others are restricted.
The reason is not gas.
The reason is not new roads or new traffic assistance.
It is a mystery to the neighbours.
Until you enlighten them, that it is a part of the regeneration of the whole area, and this disruption, tho it is too much at once is a vital step in the overall plan.
But you won't convince the idiots. Change is necessary.
Like yesterday, I felt really rough all day, no reason for it.
A bad day, but today I have my energy back and going about my daily routine in a better mood.
Less aches and pains than usual and I am preparing a couple of meals for later and tomorrow.
Living today is a realisation, that taking care of now can help with also planning ahead so the surprises of tomorrow won't be as bad as you think.
One of the many (lots) issues that I went over and over and over again trying to do the mental gymnastics, (good correlations mate) was after diagnosis, that helped thru the dark times, and the anxiety issues that invaded my train of thought and my resilience to live in general.
I remembered the conversation I had with my specialist regarding my attitude to having a rare condition.
He made it humorous, intellectual, making me feel special and informative. Reassurance, benefits, suggestions, health and dietary information, and a plan to talk me through the next phase of how to approach things.
And the advice which definitely changed my outlook for my future health.
The decision to join this community. And ask questions about how to approach keto, low carb and the pitfalls of modern food.
The realisation of having something that not many (few) others in the whole world belies the normal treatment of others.
I had nowhere to go, other than this website and medical information that over time, I found totally nonsensical.
Through my trial and error, experimenting period, I found that 'normal' food, was what would make my health deteriorate faster as time went on.
I found that what every 'normal' people have, was literally killing me.
Life has a cruel twist sometimes!
Acceptance of any situation, is a way of the realisation that it has to be you and your resilient way of thinking, that can do whatever needs to be done.
And even when things cause disruption or get in the way, the next upset, accident.
Or falling off the wagon, as is often told, the necessity to get back on.
None of it is easy, none that you can be prepared for. That is your life.
On here we have been put through a lot.
We were fortunate to find such a resource.
There are many things to be grateful for, your health is such an important part of it.
Looking forward and trying to limit our health issues is what we are all here for.
Every day we do, for now and in the future it is a big win.
Have your best day, if not, the day after, ad infinitum.
My best wishes to you lot as always.