I had been counting down the days to finally have my hiatal hernia repaired. I looked forward to getting back to work, earning a paycheck again, and being around my coworkers and friends. You don’t realize how much you can miss work—routine, purpose, connection—until your health takes it away from you. When surgery day came, things didn’t quite go as…
Let’s talk about something that might make some of you in the chronic illness community cringe a little: Yoga. Yep, I said it. I know, I know—it’s one of those words on the “things not to say to someone with a chronic illness” list. Trust me, I’ve rolled my eyes too. But hear me out. I’m not here to tell…
The Moment My Health Took a Turn I was in the midst of rebranding my life, stepping into a new chapter with purpose and passion. I had become a certified Reiki Practitioner and was well on my way to earning my Reiki Master certification. I had also completed training as a Meditation Teacher and a Kundalini Yoga Instructor. It felt…