> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://achronicvoice.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # #ProjChronicWisdom: Things I Find Beautiful in My Everyday Life Despite the Pain - URL: https://achronicvoice.com/projchronicwisdom-beautiful-life-despite-pain/ - Published: 2017-05-10T12:49:59.000Z - Updated: 2025-09-22T15:01:36.000Z - Author: Sheryl Chan - Tags: Self-Care, Community, Chronic Illness, Disability, Mental Health ## Chronic Pain has a Way of Tainting Life, But Life is Bigger Than Pain When you're in the throes of pain every single day, the world can start to feel like a dark and ugly place. Chronic pain has a tendency to warp your thoughts; your mental health takes a nosedive together with your health. Yet, it's a big, big world out there, and there is sure to be a touch of beauty somewhere. It might take a bit of effort to find them, but it gets better with practice. *\*Disclaimer: This article is meant for educational purposes, and is based on my personal experiences as a patient. *I am not a doctor, and nothing in this article should be substituted for medical advice.* Please consult your own doctor before changing or adding *any* new treatment protocols. This post may also contain affiliate links. It will cost you nothing to click on them. I will get a small referral fee from purchases you make, which helps with the maintenance of this blog. Read our* [***Privacy Policy***](https://achronicvoice.com/privacy-policy/)*page for more information. Thank you!* Read Related Posts: - [Today is Not a Good Day to Make Decisions (and That’s Okay)](https://achronicvoice.com/today-is-not-a-good-day/) - [7 Reminders For Those Bad Days to Keep You Going](https://achronicvoice.com/reminders-for-bad-days/) - [Flowers are the Most Beautiful When They’re Just About to Die (and What That’s Got to Do with Being a Spoonie)](https://achronicvoice.com/flowers-most-beautiful-die-spoonie/) - [“It’s in My Blood”: Carole Griffitts — A Chronically Ill Grandmother with Modern Passions](https://achronicvoice.com/carole-griffitts-chronically-ill-grandmother-modern/) - [Why Your Beauty Never Left You](https://achronicvoice.com/why-your-beauty-never-left-you/) ## Theme #2: Things I Find Beautiful in My Everyday Life Despite the Pain > **My question to you is: What are some things you still find beautiful in your everyday life, despite all the pain and suffering you endure?** Personally for me, some things I find beautiful in my everyday life (or am grateful for), despite chronic pain include: - **My Loved Ones Who Show Up for Me Repeatedly.** My family and [**friends who show up for me**](https://achronicvoice.com/better-friend-chronic-illness/) when I'm at my worst. Again and again and again. - **Flowers.** Did I say I love flowers? To me, they represent life so perfectly - fragile, short-lived, but so, so beautiful. - **The Way My Dog Moves.** [Talisker doesn't simply 'walk' or 'jump'](https://achronicvoice.substack.com/p/the-way-my-dog-talisker-brings-me). He canters, and propels against gravity with all four paws. - **The** [**Chirp of My Birds**](https://achronicvoice.com/boredom-stimulating-cuddling-birds-august-2018/) **When I Play Music.** So beautiful. How do they do it?? Check out what the chronic illness community has to share in the following excerpts. **You are welcome to contribute your own insights as well at the end of the post 🙂** View More in the #ProjChronicWisdom Series: - [#ProjChronicWisdom: Secret Motivation Tips for When You’re Unmotivated](https://achronicvoice.com/projchronicwisdom-motivation-tips/) - *#ProjChronicWisdom: Things I Find Beautiful in My Everyday Life Despite the Pain (this post)* - [#ProjChronicWisdom: Simple Pleasures I Can Enjoy Whilst Stuck in Bed with Pain](https://achronicvoice.com/projchronicwisdom-simple-pleasures-enjoy-pain/) Pin to Your Chronic Pain & Community Roundup Boards: ![#ProjChronicWisdom: Things I Find Beautiful In My Everyday Life Despite The Pain](https://cdn.achronicvoice.com/ProjChronicWisdom-things-beautiful-everyday-life-despite-pain-2.jpg) ### Emma Gregory [ ](https://facebook.com/notjusttired) “The sound of the birds singing, watching flowers coming into bloom, feeling the sun on my face, and my little boy’s beautiful smile which just brightens up my day.” ### Surviving as Mom [ ](https://survivingasmom.com/) [ ](https://x.com/survivingasmom) “What I find beautiful…my children playing.” ### Janessa Culliford “The love my boyfriend Pascal and I share. The innocent silliness of my companion budgies. The vibrant green of the budding trees and grass outside the open bedroom window; the fresh green smell on the breeze that flows in!” Pin to Your Chronic Illness & Mental Health Boards: ![Finding Joy In The Small Things With Chronic Pain (Community Roundup)](https://cdn.achronicvoice.com/finding-joy-small-things-chronic-pain-community-roundup.jpg) ### Kat Gensler-Nic [ ](https://writerkatgn.wordpress.com/) “Being an educator, both to my child and others. Teaching children gives me resilience, perseverance, faith, and hope for the future.” ### Natalie Jennings [ ](https://survivinglifeshurdles.com/) [ ](https://www.facebook.com/survivinglifeshurdles/) [ ](https://x.com/slhurdles) “The beauty of my little boy growing up, and experiencing everyday things which I love to enjoy with him. They distract me from my **[daily struggles with MS](https://achronicvoice.com/dont-let-multiple-sclerosis-prevent-normal-life/)**.” ### Rhiann Johns [ ](https://www.brainlesionandme.com/) [ ](https://www.facebook.com/MyBrainLesionAndMe) [ ](https://www.instagram.com/serenebutterfly/) [ ](https://x.com/serenebutterfly) [ ](https://uk.pinterest.com/serenebutterfly/) “I have a lot of butterfly memorabilia in my bedroom which is a reminder that something beautiful and vibrant can come from an end of an old life or something dark. A symbol of hope.” --- “**[Books I find inspirational](https://achronicvoice.com/book-recommendations-spoonies/)** as it allows us to be transported to new places when we are physically unable to. They allow us to live experiences that we may never get a chance to participate in otherwise.” ### Sheryl Chan, A Chronic Voice [ ](https://achronicvoice.com/about/) [ ](https://www.facebook.com/achronicvoice) [ ](https://www.instagram.com/achronicvoice/) [ ](https://x.com/AChVoice) [ ](https://www.pinterest.com/achronicvoice/blog-posts-on-a-chronic-voice/) [ ](https://www.youtube.com/@sicklessons) [ ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherylchan/) “The selflessness and kindness of my family and partner. The joy my little budgie and dog brings. The occasional flowers I buy and arrange for myself!” ## I Hope This Little Roundup Brought Some Cheer I hope that this roundup from the chronic illness community helps to jolt your own memories in a positive way. Having said that, I know just how difficult it can be to find anything beautiful or meaningful when the pain is all-consuming. If you're just hanging for today, that is okay, too. You can [**check out the other parts of the #ProjChronicWisdom series**](#ProjChronicWisdom-series) for that type of day. Sending good thoughts, and I hope to hear your own take on the prompt for this series, too! [Contribute Something Beautiful Here](https://achronicvoice.com/submit-projchronicwisdom/) ## Sign Up for My Free Newsletter Be the first to get the latest post updates in your inbox, and unlock the comments section. You will also receive an e-book full of uplifting messages, quotes and illustrations as a token of appreciation! [Browse more membership plans here](#/portal/), or [make a one-off donation](https://achronicvoice.com/#/portal/support) instead. Sign Up Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. View Other Community Linkups & Roundups: - [“It’s in My Blood”: Featuring People with Illnesses, Passions & Talents](https://achronicvoice.com/its-in-my-blood-people-illnesses-talents/) - [How to Survive the Holidays When Chronic Illness & Disability Cause Pain](https://achronicvoice.com/survive-the-holidays-chronic-illness-disability-pain/) - [Best Tips for Preventing a Pain Flare (from 40 People with Chronic Illness)](https://achronicvoice.com/prevent-pain-flare/) - [My Responses to “A Day in the Life” Linkup (What Does 'Normal' Even Mean?)](https://achronicvoice.com/a-day-in-the-life/) - [Invisible Cities Linkup: Pros & Cons of Living with Chronic Illness in Your City](https://achronicvoice.com/invisible-cities-linkup/) Pin to Your Chronic Pain & Community Roundup Boards: ![#ProjChronicWisdom: Things I Find Beautiful In My Everyday Life Despite The Pain](https://cdn.achronicvoice.com/ProjChronicWisdom-things-beautiful-everyday-life-despite-pain.jpg)