What Does Normal Look Like?

Life is taking new steps in the right direction every day.

And now it's time to get back to "normal"....

But, I don't know what normal really looks like. Or ever looked like.

I've said it before, but, I don't want to go back to what life looked like even before things got severe, because, even then, I was struggling.

And the past few months are not a way I want to keep living.

And today, I need to ask myself, "What does normal look like?"

I don't think I'm ready to define it. But I do have some ideas....

Normal is me being myself and not being defined by my illness.
Normal is me with a life of fervent prayer, devotion, and worship.
Normal is me exercising regularly as it plays a big part in optimal mental wellness.
Normal is me getting help from therapists, doctors, and others, but less and less every week, soon diminishing to little or none.
Normal is me being surrounded by people who love me and care about me, and who can see me for who I really am.
Normal is me laughing .... a lot.
Normal is me doing things that I want to do, and not what I think others would judge me for.

That's not all, but, it certainly helps me figure out a new normal. And I like where it's going.

Those that are reading this are probably those who view my blog regularly. And I know people wouldn't be reading it if they didn't care about me. And if you care about me that much, I want you to be a part of the new normal.