Hysterectomy and menopause are life changing to say the least. As women, our bodies change throughout our lives, menopause is no exception. I am learning to be accepting of my own body in its new post-hysterectomy, menopausal state. Some might say the changes are negative, but I am choosing to make
Regardless of relationship status, I encourage you to take some time on this day when we celebrate love and find some ways to show love to YOU. I guarantee, when self love becomes a priority, it is much easier for others to love you AND you will have the capacity to show more authentic love to those
Another survival tip is to simply embrace being inside with the practice of hygge (pronounced "hoo-gah"). Hygge is a Danish word that translates to 'well being'. To achieve hygge means living in a warm atmosphere of coziness and contentment and enjoying the good things in life with good people.
My mood starts declining mid-fall when the gold and red foliage falls to the ground and disappears, only to be replaced with what I consider every shade of gray. Thank goodness for the evergreen cedar and pine trees to leave a little bit of green.
