The gift of being heard
Rhythm disrupted Four months ago, I left Canberra, leaving my pool, and my rhythm of regular exercise in that pool, behind. I had been for a few walks in recent months, some of [...]
Living well with unwelcome circumstances
Unwelcome Circumstances Pandemic Exhaustion & Chronic Fatigue When I heard reports of the exhaustion people were experiencing after these two years living with a global pandemic, I empathised. First, because I, too, [...]
Milestones and Momentum
Summer: swimming stronger I swam ten minutes straight, strong and consistent backstroke on the tether. And I felt energised after, not worn out. Energised! Can you believe it? Me, who for the 18 [...]
Diary of a Chronically Exhausted Vicar. Episode 56
Recovery. It's a long, long, road I am on a long road of recovery from the impact of stress. Perhaps a road I'll always travel, as stress seems to collide with us always, [...]
Diary of a Chronically Exhausted Vicar. Episode 55
In which I find my way back to joy! Steps forward, back, and forward again I felt the feelings. I took wine off the menu. I began to sleep more deeply under [...]
Diary of a Chronically Exhausted Vicar. Episode 53.
Recently, I wrote of my need to take some time off work because the Depression and Chronic Fatigue with which I live had both significantly worsened. While I was on [...]
