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Continue reading →: The Intimidating UnknownThere have been many times where I’ve felt helpless to my own future. As is the purpose of this blog, I live optimistically and maintain a sunny disposition through most of my life. But there are moments where doubt creeps in, or fear whispers beneath the surface. I know fully…
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Continue reading →: Chronic Fatigue does not equal TiredI had a moment of deep, true validation within the last year where someone in my family turned to me and said “I now understand what fatigue really feels like, I always thought it was just exhaustion.” Now let me clarify, they were experiencing a really ferocious flare up of…
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Continue reading →: 5 Things bringing me Joy this WeekWhile this blog is a centralized space to ponder over all things chronic illness, MS, the warrior mindset and everything in between, sometimes it’s absolutely okay to focus on the little things that bring you even just a spark of joy throughout the week. A lesson I am currently trying…
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Continue reading →: The Art of taking nothing PersonallyGiven the title of this particular post, I recognize that this is WAY easier said than done and has been an ongoing practice for me over the last year. I happily claim my humanity, so will throw a disclaimer out there immediately that this concept is all about progress, not…
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Continue reading →: Movement through StillnessA concept I have been focusing on in recent months is the idea that wonderful things are still in motion behind the scenes when life feels like it’s frozen still. As someone who really values stillness these days, I am first to admit that this poses a fairly major challenge…
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Continue reading →: It’s Never Too LateOne frustrating element of the human experience is the illusion that we’re all running out of time. Yes, time is limited on this Earth given the fact that we do indeed one day die, but it doesn’t set a ticking timer for accomplishing things while still here. The idea that…
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Continue reading →: High Risk Meds & Energetic ShiftsThe journey of various high risk Disease Modifying Therapies (DMTs) I have taken over the last ~ 11.5 years has been both a blessing and a curse. Since being diagnosed with MS in August of 2014, I have had the pleasure of trying out 4 different drugs, each administered differently:…
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Continue reading →: The Turning Point: Just One DecisionHave you ever noticed that some people are just magnetic to all the good things life has to offer? Some would call them “lucky” or say they were “dealt a good hand.” After really pondering over this for some time now, I think it ultimately just comes down to one…
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Continue reading →: Resilience: Ending the ResistanceResilience is the ability to adapt, cope, and bounce back from adversity, stress, trauma, or significant challenges, allowing you to recover and even grow stronger, rather than being overcome by hardship. – State.gov As many of my readers know, 12 years ago, 15 days after my 20th birthday, I was…
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Continue reading →: The Power of “I Am”The power behind the statement “I am” is often incredibly underestimated. Those two words act as a declarative sentence reflecting exactly who you are being in a specific moment in time. It conveys not only your intentions, but also the state you embody at the time you’re acting upon those…
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I’m Catherine
Welcome to Chronically Joyful, my joyous space on the internet dedicated to sharing my personal journey with living with Multiple Sclerosis. Here, I invite you to join me on this journey where I will share knowledge of lifestyle hacks for health & wellness, symptom management, and my secrets to remaining positively Joyful through the good times, as well as the bad. May something you find here resonate; happy reading!
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