My arms hurt. My hands hurt. My back hurts. My legs hurt. I am grumpy and short with people. What does that tell me? I am in a flare. Honestly, it is my own fault. I was trying to be everything for everyone but myself. Now, my body is letting me know that I need time for myself.
I then remembered my grateful journal. As much as I really hate that journal right now, I make myself every morning come up with at least 5 things I am grateful for. Believe it or not, it does help with the grumpiness. Even the pain gets a grateful line. If I was not feeling pain, I wouldn’t know to slow down. Or, I guess I would be dead! (hahaha)
Being in pain has also made me turn to more prayer and communicate with God more. It reminds me to pray for others who are currently in physical or emotional pain. I connect with God on how to make it through the day when I just want to stay in bed. I have had to admit to God that I can’t do it without Him.
Additionally, it made me have a talk with my husband about how I am struggling. I don’t really know if he got what I was saying. But, I did ask God to open his eyes.
The pain will subside once I get myself back into balance emotionally and physically. In the mean time, I will keep myself in continuous contact with God.
The final key is that I need to be more aware of myself, my limitations and communicate with God daily.