Learning to listen to your body:
Today I Listened — And That’s a Win I did a lot of walking today. More than I’ve done in a while. My body ached, my joints screamed a little louder with each step… but I kept going — gently, mindfully, and with purpose. And then… I stopped. Because my body told me, that’s enough. And for once, I listened. Pacing isn’t weakness. It’s wisdom. When you live with chronic pain, it’s so easy to push past the warning signs — to chase the version of yourself you used to be or think you “should” be. But today I made a different choice. I walked. I rested. I honoured the signals. I prevented a flare — not perfectly, but enough to know that if I had pushed any further, I’d be suffering far more than I am now. And that makes me proud. Because listening to your body isn’t always easy. Slowing down when the world glorifies hustle and endurance takes strength. Real, raw, quiet strength. So yes, I’m sore tonight. But I’m also empowered. Because today, I didn’t betray my body — I worked with it. T...
