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February 7
Оглавление“Modest doubt is called the beacon of the wise.”
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
Now that we’re sick, we have to learn to care for ourselves in entirely new ways. Often, we wonder if we’re “doing it right.” We fret about mistakes we may have made, and we agonize about tasks we are no longer able to undertake or promises we are unable to keep.
We berate ourselves for occasionally giving in to our cravings for certain foods, knowing they are the worst possible things we could eat. We feel guilty when we allow ourselves to sleep all day. But we hate to wake up, because at least when we’re asleep we’re not in pain. We torment ourselves when we’re not in the best mood or when we haven’t been able to control our disposition.
When we have these painful feelings, let’s try to remember that there is no “correct” way to experience illness. If there is a common denominator in every illness, it is uncertainty. Nevertheless, we can always reach out for advice, strive to achieve balance in every area, and do our very best each day to maintain self-respect and dignity.
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
Am I adding to my burdens by doubting myself?
