I'm Back!

After nearly two and a half years, I'm resuming my blog! Yay!

I wanted to share something I've learned in my own journey with fatigue and pain - sometimes the best way to GET more energy is to GIVE some! I know it sounds backwards but it works!

I found this fascinating quote today:
Although you may think that volunteering will drain all your energy, you may find that it actually can ease physical pain. And sometimes, even if you are in more physical pain, you may discover that the mental and spiritual joy you gained still makes the physical pain worth it!restministries.com, Volunteering Can Ease Pain, May 2010
You should read the whole article.

In my own life, I know when I choose to use some precious energy to help a friend, minister to the youth at church, or participate in a prayer walk, I walk away refreshed in my Spirit. I may be physically exhausted but it "feels good."

I also know that when I feel depressed or anxious, giving of myself to someone else takes my attention off of ME and I feel better! Sometimes when we focus on the pain, our focus so narrows that is ALL we see.

If you are feeling down, anxious, fatigued or having a painful day, try looking around to see who can use your help! Even a phone call to check on a friend will lift your day. If you can physically get out and do something to help someone, even better! It works, I promise!
Check back in every day - I'm planning to share lots of lessons learned!

Blessings!