Most of us treat joy as something we have to earn — after the emails are answered, the laundry is done, and we’ve been productive enough to feel we deserve it. In this article, Jeannette explores why we keep postponing pleasure, and why joy may be less of a reward at the end of a good day than part of what helps the body meet the day at all. She also shares the small practice that makes joy easier to reach for when your brain has already slipped back into productivity mode.
Healing isn’t only about having less pain. It’s also about creating a life that still feels meaningful, beautiful, and worth living—even on the imperfect days.Have you ever caught yourself saying:”We’ll take that trip when I’m feeling better.””I’ll start gardening again when I have more energy.””I’ll spend more time with friends once my pain is under
Healing isn’t always a straight line. Through Dale’s story, Dr. Robin Pfaff explores how self-compassion, resilience, and the right support can help you rebuild trust in your body — even when the journey feels uncertain.
Good care is not extra or optional. After a personal healthcare experience that changed her perspective, Tami explores how compassionate, patient-centered care can reduce stress, improve the patient experience, and help people with fibromyalgia feel truly seen, heard, and understood.
Cherry blossoms have long been Tami’s symbol of hope for fibromyalgia. In this Fibromyalgia Awareness Day message, she reflects on the resilience and beauty they represent and shares why getting your life back is possible—even when it feels out of reach.
A Mindful Self-Compassion Approach to Fibromyalgia Care Where I live in Southern California, we are currently in the midst of an unprecedented spring heat wave. Other parts of the country have endured a brutally long and cold winter. Seasonal transitions often bring a quiet kind of disruption that is hard to describe.The light shifts. The