I just talked to Jenn (battling2breathe) about this. We both agree that slowing down and resting has it's place, but so does doing and pushing yourself in a smart way. All of us with serious chronic illnesses know our lives are eventually going to be cut shorter than the average person's. So we have to ask ourselves what do we want quantity, or quality? I think you agree with my and Jenn's conclusion that we'd all prefer quality time in life rather than quantity of years in life. We want memories, friends, experiences, creativity, love, family, a legacy, and most of all no regrets when our time comes. So make those memories, leave a legacy, never leave conversations unfinished, love big and hard there'll be time for rest later. Also you not writing to teach is nonsense. You are an excellent teacher, and have imparted much wisdom and solace on others. Don't judge yourself by being a bad teacher to yourself. I've told you this before we are our own worst enemies when it comes to self teaching, and self belief so that is not a good bar to judge yourself by. The impact you make on others (which is huge with you) is the bar you should be paying attention too. You are an excellent teacher even if you can't make yourself believe it.
I just talked to Jenn (battling2breathe) about this. We both agree that slowing down and resting has it's place, but so does doing and pushing yourself in a smart way. All of us with serious chronic illnesses know our lives are eventually going to be cut shorter than the average person's. So we have to ask ourselves what do we want quantity, or quality? I think you agree with my and Jenn's conclusion that we'd all prefer quality time in life rather than quantity of years in life. We want memories, friends, experiences, creativity, love, family, a legacy, and most of all no regrets when our time comes. So make those memories, leave a legacy, never leave conversations unfinished, love big and hard there'll be time for rest later. Also you not writing to teach is nonsense. You are an excellent teacher, and have imparted much wisdom and solace on others. Don't judge yourself by being a bad teacher to yourself. I've told you this before we are our own worst enemies when it comes to self teaching, and self belief so that is not a good bar to judge yourself by. The impact you make on others (which is huge with you) is the bar you should be paying attention too. You are an excellent teacher even if you can't make yourself believe it.