June 2, 2025

Today was a good day, and I’m already seeing the benefits of adding gentle exercise to my routine. Even though I got up late, I managed to ease into the morning with coffee and some reading before tackling my first day of the new exercise plan.

First Qi Gong Session Success

I did my first 15 minutes of Qi Gong this morning, and it left me feeling really good! There’s something special about those slow, flowing movements combined with focused breathing. Even though it was gentle, I could feel my body responding positively to the movement.

The timing worked out perfectly, even with sleeping in. The beauty of having 10-15 minute routines is that they’re flexible enough to fit into your day regardless of when it starts.

Quality Time and Birthday Prep

My daughter and I went for a short walk together and then headed to the store to get supplies for her birthday tomorrow. There’s something so special about those pre-birthday shopping trips. The excitement of planning something meaningful for someone you love.

Being able to do both the walk AND the shopping trip felt like a real win. Usually one or the other would wipe me out for the day.

The Exercise Effect

I felt a lot less pain today, and while the sunny, beautiful weather certainly helped, I really think the exercising made a significant difference. There’s something about gentle movement that seems to ease the chronic pain in a way that just resting doesn’t accomplish.

The Qi Gong movements were perfect for my body. They were challenging enough to feel beneficial, but gentle enough that I didn’t aggravate anything. It’s exactly what I was hoping for.

Listening to My Body

By the time dinner rolled around, I was so tired that I actually fell asleep waiting for it. But here’s the thing, it felt like the good kind of tired. The kind that comes from a day well-lived rather than the crushing fatigue that chronic illness usually brings.

My body was telling me it had used its energy well today and was ready to rest and recover.

Early Night, Early Success

I’m planning to call it an early night, which should set me up perfectly for another good day tomorrow, especially since it’s my daughter’s birthday and I want to have energy to celebrate with her properly.

One day into the new exercise routine and I’m already feeling optimistic about the changes it might bring. If 15 minutes of gentle movement can make this much difference in how I feel, I’m excited to see what consistency might accomplish.

Sweet dreams and here’s to building on today’s success tomorrow! 💜

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Sometimes the best days are the ones where your body surprises you with what it can do, and gentle exercise opens the door to feeling just a little bit better.

The dogs are snoring. I’m signing off. See you tomorrow. 💜