Chronic Migraine – Page 4

Hang in There, Sunshine #pain #encouragement

Hey there Sunshine,

I know the past couple days have been hard.

Sure, the To-Do List got hacked down a couple line items, which is always worth throwing a fiesta in your case. You even managed to research electromagnetic radiation versus nuclear radiation and learned the two aren’t related. I saw the outline of your second book is coming along, too.

Congratulations.

But that relationship you’ve been meaning to mend? The silent treatment isn’t going to heal it.

How the Milky Way Makes You Feel Alive

I’ve always wanted to paint the Milky Way. So when Michaels had a crazy canvas sale and I found this goodie for half-price, I knew I had my chance to paint it.

We spent an entire afternoon scraping paint out of our faux-wood floors after I finished flinging stars. (In my defense, not all of it was my mess. A massive glop or three belonged to the hubster.)

I felt so alive when I plopped in front of the starry canvas.

Why do I bring this up?

How to Find Healing in a #Migraine

Pain can be overwhelming, a great fish that swallows us. The magnetic pull to shut down or turn to destructive means to find healing can be inundating. We feel as though we’re drowning without ever stepping into the water.

But to shut down is the easy answer.

A Little Encouragement for #Artists and Those in #Pain

Randy tore these words out of a magazine during a recent flight with United. I interpreted the last bit as a physical affliction and practically heard a soundtrack of inspirational music playing. I think there is more to the quote, but that’s left behind on a half-torn page flying somewhere around the US: