Things I enjoy in spite of living with CFS:
- blogging (erm, obviously)
- drawing
- taking photos
- laughter
- listening (friends, family, peace of my garden, music - in small doses)
- watching (clouds, people, trees blow in the breeze, my cat being a cat, good tv - in small doses)
- day dreaming
- chocolate - in small doses
- shopping (via the internet these days but I get to take my time and I get to shop at any hour of the day)
- having a cuddle
- my own company
Everything should have the caviat “in small doses”, “in moderation”.
Too much of anything is not good for me - my tolerance is lower than once it was. Many of my pleasures are simple, quiet and kind of unassuming compared to life back in that fast lane. But I’m happy.
I swell with pride that I am able to appreciate small details in life and gain such enjoyment from them. How happy am I that I can watch a tree sway in the breeze and feel joy from something so simple which costs me nothing.
I’m not necessarily saying I would rather get a tree than a tv … I’m not quite that enlightened. But that you know what? It’s ok to enjoy the little things.
Should that be In Spite Of, or Despite? This illness shows up my brain gaps
Hey that’s such a great idea to write a list like that - especially to look over it when we feel our enjoyment is so hindered. I’m going to go and write my list now too!
Hi There
When I read your list I smiled lots! How easy it is to focus on the stuff that you cannot do when you have such a devastating condition such as ME.
If anything has come from my battle with this Disease I have truly only recently been able to fully grasp the concept of “Being grateful for the little things”
-Regards
amused
I was quite down today about my kidney stuff for various reasons to much to get into here, but when I drove home from the store and parked, a little frog jumped out of a hole and hopped quickly into view and made me laugh for the first time all day.
I love your list, it’s a great remimder for days like these.
I like your blog
I like your list
It’s good to appreciate the small things in life
Thanks for all your comments
Sorry for the delay in posting them up - I have been offline and soaking up the real word for a couple of weeks.
I’m so glad you enjoy the little things too
This morning when I woke up and felt groggy and tired I saw the cat at the end of the bed looking at me. I beckoned him with a little movement of my hand and he bounded over all soft warm fur and purrs. Magical.
I love the frog moment hymes. That’s the kind of thing that you can draw on again again - a good way to get some perspective when things are getting crazy in the world around you
When I’m in a good and positive mood these are the kind of things that keep me going. Thanks for posting them.
Some of them I never thought of before. I’ll add them to my list and when I’m down I can focus on some more goodies to feel better.
I especially like the last one about enjoying your own company. I’m getting so much better at that one.