Life just isn't as easy these days as I would like. I'm on the cusp of life changes.
Since I have chronic pancreatitis and stress has set off a pancreatic flare-up in the past, it is my goal to handle these changes as effectively, directly and expediently as possible without any undue stress.
For me, surrendering to a situation is helpful. Sometimes I need to remember to keep my
expectations in check. Generally, if I am disappointed, it is because my expectations have not been met. Therefore, it is less stressful for me to alter my expectations than it is for me to stress out because they weren't met.
This doesn't mean I don't trudge the road of happy destiny and work my hind end off to accomplish my goals and live the life I want to live -
particularly with the looming assumed decreased lifespan of so many who suffer from chronic pancreatitis. Instead, it means that I 'let go' of those things that didn't live up to what I expected whether it be a goal, a situation, an event, a person or anything. Another way of saying it is that I do the footwork and let go of the results meaning that I can only control my actions not the outcome.
It took a very long time for me to heal from my last flare-up. Each pancreatic attack seems to
decrease my food intake levels and tolerance and, in my opinion, probably decreases my overall lifespan and years remaining living.
These days, I try to respect that life isn't always on my terms and sometimes it can be tumultuous yet if I respond as water does my pancreas will be better off and I might potentially
live longer than if I react poorly and set off another attack.
It is important during times of stress that I don't choose rich foods. Stress and rich foods is an awful combination for my pancreas.
Faith and action toward living... and living the life I want is my choice today. It serves me better than the alternatives.
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