How to Find Happiness in the Darkest of Days
5 ways to bring the light back to your world.
Hi there!
As I write this, I’m having a rough day. I woke up about 2:30 this morning with terrible pain in both legs. I’m not sure if it’s a Familial Mediterranean Fever attack or the result of the rain that moved in during the night.
Regardless of the cause, the pain chased away sleep the way my dad chases squirrels off his front porch. Between fatigue and achy muscles today, I’m finding it a challenge to accomplish anything.
When you have a chronic illness, whether physical or mental, it’s easy to feel down. Between emotional and physical agony, there are a lot of reasons to feel the darkness in the world, but you can fight it. Here’s how.
“Keep your face always toward the sunshine, and shadows will fall behind you.”
- Walt Whitman
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Look for Light
When you’re feeling down, the thought of facing the day may feel like the worst idea in the world. All you wish to do is shrivel up like a California raisin and hide from everyone.
It’s essential to try to stay positive, even when things seem dark. Look for the light in your world, whether it’s in the people who love you or the things you can still do.
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