By C. J. Stegall-Evans
I have fibromyalgia and occasionally I experience what I consider a week of Mondays. During this period everyday feels like a cold, rainy, Monday when you don’t want to get out of bed. What do I do; I get up and exercise like every other morning. I put on an extra layer of clothing, add a few minutes to my meditation, and try to make the days as normal as possible.
I spend these Mondays in quiet contemplation, using it as an opportunity to go within and pray. I find that during these periods I am most grateful for the times I feel healthy. I try to have something inspirational on hand to read; presently I am reading Have a Little Faith by Mitch Albom. I am grateful for these Mondays because they help me keep my life in proper perspective. It reminds me to be kind to myself in ways I don’t usually take the time to do on ordinary days.
I have my favorite breakfast a soothing cup of hot tea with toast. I take an afternoon nap. I make a very simple dinner steamed vegetables or a stir fry. I watch HGTV, which is my guilty pleasure. I keep my idea book close at hand because I often come up with various writing projects or inventions during this time. I guess the primary magic about this time is the moments spent just being quiet.
It reminds me life is sacred and not to take a minute of it for granted. It reminds me I am a writer, as with most writer, when thing are good we write, and when things are less than lovely we write. In fact writing turns the Mondays into slow, cozy, lovely days.
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