09/27/2025
This past week I was knocked down by the flu, and today I woke up bfinally feeling good again and my gratitude for health has never felt so alive...
For those who don’t know, I was diagnosed with an illness at 13 that affects many of my body systems but somehow I have such a strong immune system that allows me to rarely catch a cold , but for nearly two decades after being diagnosed I never truly felt energized, rested, or well physically or mentally.. From 13 to 32, “healthy” felt like something other people got to be.
But these last 8 years… my body has amazed me. Even with doctors questioning how I get out of bed with iron levels as low as mine, I still wake up with energy. Sometimes, I go weeks without a sip of caffeine, and I still feel great and full of life!
Health is not just about a number on a scale, your BMI, or how fast you can run... yes, that's part of it but It’s also emotional... It’s mental... it's spiritual...It’s the resilience of your spirit. I remember the days as a teen and young adult when I didn’t want to live, when depression felt heavier than my body could carry. And now? My mind feels soooooooo healthy I don't even recognize who I was... My emotions feel clear and balanced. My spirit feels strong and so lovely...And all of that uplifts my physical body every single day in ways that might not show on the outside but if you're around me you feel it.
So today, I’m celebrating this imperfect body of mine that wasn't accepted or loved for decades... this imperfect healt as my soul tries to adapt to this human life ...and the wholeness that comes from being alive, aware, loving and grateful. 🙏💛 I know I chose this body for a reason and I love experiencing this life through it, experiencing all that my body can feel each moment. What a gift 😇 💜💜💜
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