Welcome to 2020
This is my monthly link up post where I join in with the lovely sheryl from A Chronic voice and give my ideas on her writing prompts.
The prompts this month are Purging, Seizing, Opening, Revamping and Envisioning. Welcome to 2020!
Purging
Getting rid of stuff, hey I really need to do that. I need to keep my house clearer to assist my mobility. At Christmas time when the kids had their toys all over the floor, it made me very unstable and I even had a fall landing on my daughter. (I didn’t hurt her.)
The Christmas toys and decorations have gone now but it’s made me think of how I can get rid of more things to make more space. In particular my bedroom. I’m slowly getting there in getting it all sorted out, but there is so much more I need to purge. I will be needing a lot more space in there later this year.
I have also purged my kitchen cupboards of tins and jars that we will never use. I’ve asked my husband to take them to the local foodbank. Hopefully they will be more useful to others in need and it’s a great way of making more space while helping someone else. Of course, all the outgrown clothing goes in the charity bags too.
Seizing
I wasn’t sure what to write here but at times I really feel like giving up altogether, so I guess those are the moments when I seize every day. It can be hard living each day in pain and not being able to do things you used to do, but sometimes you have to seize the moments you can and make the best of them.
These days those, most of the seizures happen within my own body, but I will keep fighting and find a way of getting rid of them.
Opening
I’ve had my eyes opened a lot over the past four years. A lot of my previous thoughts and beliefs have been turned upside down. It’s not a bad thing although it hurts at times. Especially when you find that trust isn’t kept and ideals not shared.
I have always believed myself to have an open mind but in fact it’s been very closed. This year I will open my eyes even more and instead being shocked and dismayed I will do it with understanding. Everyone is different after all.
I’m also going to open my mind to other kinds of therapy. As the song goes ‘The Drugs Don’t Work’ they may help a little but I want more. I used to have so many things I believed in, I thought the mind could heal anything. So maybe it’s time to start thinking outside the box, or even the consultants office.
Revamping
I need a lot of revamping in my life. I am going to change my daily routines and give my soul a revamp. I think this will call for a lot more organization and work, but that’s maybe what I need. I have too many things going on, I always do, but if I can organize them I can give them the attention they need. First of all I need to decide what I can and can’t do and to focus!
Also, there will some revamping of my home, if you can call it that. This year I’ll be having a new wet room installed so I won’t be risking my life everytime I take a shower. I will also be having a lift put in so no more stairs for me. Some days going up and down the stairs is my worst nightmare.
Envisioning – Welcome to 2020
Each year I make sure I have a lot of things to look forward to, whether it’s a holiday, a trip to the theatre or a new project. There always has to be something to keep me going.
This year I think it’s time to think bigger and better and do those things I’ve always wanted to do but never managed. If I can envision it, I can do it, right? Watch this space!
Lot of powerful reflecting going on here which is the first step to changing things for the better. Sorry about your fall – not fun at any time of year. You keep on keeping on in the most inspirational way. I like your idea of prioritising things to look forward to – I need to do more of that. #MMBC and Happy New Decade!
Keep working on it, and you will succeed! Those practical improvements sound great, and once you have more mobility at home you will feel better in yourself I am sure. Happy New Year!
The improvements you have planned to make getting around your home easier will make an amazing difference. It’s the same when I leave the house with a mobility aid. Having what I need to decrease my chances of falling at hand relieves my mind and body from unnecessary stress.
It’s so great to see you participating again, and I do hope that your Christmas and New Year went well and you were able to enjoy the festivities that the season brings. You made such wonderful reflections by using the prompts and is inspiring to see the planning in changing things for the better. I hope the home improvements come to fruition and make things easier in getting around and for improved mobility. All the best for 2020!
I definitely held the same belief that the mind could heal anything but it’s easily dismissed when we are in high pain daily. The revamping of your house sounds great how great these changes can make you feel much safer in your home. Best of luck with the decluttering handing off items to charity is a great way to recycle I’m currently building up to parting with 5 vacuum pack bags of clothes that don’t fit anymore lol xx
It’s so difficult isn’t it, if positivity was the key to wellness then I wouldn’t be sick anymore, but my body has other ideas. However, whenever I’m having a massive flare/attack it’s keeping my mind in control that get’s me through it. Panicking only makes me worse, I’ve had several A&E visits in the past for things which I know I can control with steady breathing and meditation techniques. As for the clothes, I’ve finally packed up my jeans to go, they used to be my staple item of clothing but now my skin is so sensitive I just can’t wear denim anymore. 🙁 xx
Your post was very informative and something I could completely relate with. I am also wanting to purge clutter and fear falling on clutter. My son has a habit of leaving Transformers around the house so I get the kid’s toys too.
I wish I could give you a big hug because it is hard to find people who understand how I feel or what I experience because sometimes the pain can make life seem so difficult/impossible. I go through a flux every few days when my pain is high and I want to quit. Not literally quit but just quit trying. Then I remember the pain will ebb.
Happy New Year