Thursday, June 29, 2017

Musings of Pain from Celeste – Part One


As many of you know, my husband and I spend as much time as possible enjoying nature. I personally use this time to reflect on things that bring me peace, which is especially helpful during difficult times. Spending time in the forest allows me to immerse myself in the things I enjoy, photography and writing.  I find the simplicity of life's treasures to be the most comforting.

What a privilege to have wonderful people like you who support my writing. Without knowing it, you lift me up and for that, I am grateful.



A Sampling of Musings from Celeste - Part One

·        When Fibromyalgia Is More than Pain        
·        Chronic Pain and Medicine Philosophy Cornucopia - Slide Show
·        Rolfing – The Most Up-to-Date Info from Expert, Ann M. Matney

And more …


“There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter & bleed.”
~ Ernest Hemingway



In healing,,Celeste

"Adversity is only an obstacle if we fail to see opportunity."

~ • ~ • ~ • ~ • ~ • ~

Celeste Cooper, RN
Author—Patient—Freelance Writer at Health Central & ProHealth Advocate


Celeste’s Website: http://CelesteCooper.com

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Commanding Language, Conquering Dialogue: Perceptions and Pain


The words we speak to ourselves have a commanding impact on our emotions and even our physical pain. What I call power words can improve our self-talk when we use them to conquer the dialogue we associate with our pain.

Day Forty - Broken Body Wounded Spirit, Summer Devotions


The Impact of Words

Feelings that destroy our inner language when used with I AM:
·        worried
·        apprehensive
·        guilty
·        fearful

Action words that improve self-reflection when used with I AM:
·        overjoyed
·        decisive
·        peaceful
·        devoted

[Excerpt] Cooper, C and Miller, J. Broken Body Wounded Spirit: Balancing the See-Saw of Chronic Pain, Summer Devotions edition, The Power of Language.


Speaking Affirmatively

Writing affirmations is a powerful coping strategy that improves our self-dialogue. These authoritative sentences reflect a positive goal or characteristic. They can be short or long, but the shorter they are, the more likely we are to remember them. A good example is:

                             I can...         I try...           I will...

You can read more about what affirmations do for us, examples of affirmations, and clues for writing your own affirmations on my website at “Writing Affirmatively”.

Exercise

What power words do you use to improve your self-talk? Grab a pencil and paper and write down three of your favorites. Carry them with you and refer to them when you find yourself slipping off the wagon. Lately, I have been personally put to the test of my own advice, my top three power words today are…

empowering  –  uplifting  -  grit

“I will keep my mind’s inbox devoid of energy draining thoughts 
by replacing them with affirmations.”
~Celeste Cooper, Day Forty – Summer Devotions

Other Reading:


In healing,,Celeste

"Adversity is only an obstacle if we fail to see opportunity."

~ • ~ • ~ • ~ • ~ • ~

Celeste Cooper, RN
Author—Patient—Freelance Writer at Health Central & ProHealth Advocate

Celeste’s Website: http://CelesteCooper.com

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All blogs and comments are based on the author's opinions and are not meant to replace medical advice.  

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