Mia's Moments

 Hey Ya’ll! As the holidays get closer, I always notice a shift in myself. It feels like the world slows down just enough for me to pay attention to the things I normally rush past. I start to feel an extra sense of gratitude for the small and ordinary parts of my life. It happens every year, and every year it reminds me that I need to be more grateful than I often am. It’s easy for me to get caught up in everything going on with my health. I deal with chronic issues that affect my heart, lungs and spine, along with conditions like scoliosis and POTS that shape my daily life. Some days are heavy, and on those days I tend to whine and complain more than I would like. People tell me it’s fair and understandable, and a part of me knows they’re right. Still, I can’t help but feel guilty about it. I know there are moments when I focus so much on what hurts that I forget to recognize what’s still working and what’s still good. When I slow down, I remember that I’m alive and walking...