Practical Tips for Coping with Chronic Pain

Empty Spaces #6 - Some Thoughts on Grief

Grief. What can I say about this word? It's a universal human experience. And yet all the sermons, podcasts, books, and YouTube videos often fall short of expressing the heart of loss.  All I can add to the conversation is my own honest experiences with grief. And the things I have learned as a result. I hope somewhere in there you resonate and are reminded that grief honors the one you loved and lost.  And as always, friend, please you remember that you are loved, known, and worth a big old hug.  Support my Work: https://buymeacoffee.com/elizabethhayashi [https://buymeacoffee.com/elizabethhayashi] Subscribe to my Substack [https://elizabethhayashi.substack.com/]! ... My Reading: "The Child Grief" by Elizabeth Hayashi Scripture References * "God will wipe every tear from their eyes..." - Revelation 21:4 * The account of Nehemiah's grief - Nehemiah 1:4 * "Jesus wept." John 11:35 * "See how He loved him!" - John 11:36 * The Man of Sorrows - Isaiah 53:3 Music Credit: Kate Kody, "Butterfly; [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/kate-kody/prosecco-cafe-1/butterfly-1/]" all rights protected under the Creative Commons License; [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/] minor changes made to the length of the track.

When I feel alone - a meditation

Hello friend, Today, I wanted to keep it short and simple for you. Here are just a few thoughts on navigating loneliness. Much love to you! Support my Work: https://buymeacoffee.com/elizabethhayashi [https://buymeacoffee.com/elizabethhayashi] Subscribe to my Substack [https://elizabethhayashi.substack.com/]! ... My Reading: "When I feel alone" by Elizabeth Hayashi

Empty Spaces #5 - The Unanswered Question

This podcast episode is for the one who feels swept away by the current of uncertainty. Are the unanswered questions keeping you awake at night? Are you trying to solve life's equations, but coming up empty? Hi friend, welcome to Chronicles of a Healing Soul, where I share my own holistic healing journey to hopefully encourage you on yours!  Today, I share how I've faced a lot of uncertainty in my life recently. Enter chronic injury that forces me on disability as well as a different life trajectory than I expected. I was left with a lot of unanswered questions. Questions I still don't have answers to. Join me as I wrestle through these questions and find my grounding in something even better than knowing all the answers! Support my Work: https://buymeacoffee.com/elizabethhayashi [https://buymeacoffee.com/elizabethhayashi] Subscribe to my Substack [https://elizabethhayashi.substack.com/]! ... My Reading: "Mystery - Embracing the Unanswered Questions" by Elizabeth Hayashi Scripture Reference: John 1:5 Research Reference: Bible Hub [https://biblehub.com/lexicon/john/1-5.htm] Music Credit: Kate Kody, "Butterfly; [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/kate-kody/prosecco-cafe-1/butterfly-1/]" all rights protected under the Creative Commons License; [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/] minor changes made to the length of the track.

Empty Spaces #4 - Finding Worth in Unproductivity

This podcast is for the one who never feels productive enough. For the one who always wants to do more than his or her chronic pain allows. Who wants to show people how successful he/she is, but at the end of the day secretly feels like a failure... Hi friend, welcome to my 'Chronicles of a Healing Soul.' Join me as we discuss the empty space of unproductivity. Perhaps there is more value here than meets the eye. Support my Work: https://buymeacoffee.com/elizabethhayashi [https://buymeacoffee.com/elizabethhayashi] Subscribe to my Substack [https://elizabethhayashi.substack.com/]! ... My Reading: Psalm 23; "A series of diary entries" by Elizabeth Hayashi; and "'Hey Sis' - A Letter" by Elizabeth Hayashi

Empty Spaces #3 - Solitude vs Lonliness

I recorded this episode for anyone who has felt isolated due to chronic pain or illness. In fact, the invitation extends to anyone feeling lonely at all. Hello friend! I know. I get it. I've been there. And today, I am exploring the idea of loneliness. What is it? What is the core need behind loneliness? Is it possible that solitude can actually be a tool to combat loneliness? It might sound like a far reach. But hey, it's worth exploring, right? Join me today as I share some from my story and also share a poem about someone in the Bible who also felt lonely and unseen. Support my Work: https://buymeacoffee.com/elizabethhayashi [https://buymeacoffee.com/elizabethhayashi] Subscribe to my Substack [https://elizabethhayashi.substack.com/]! ... My Reading: "Woman in the Desert" by Elizabeth Hayashi References: * Here is the quote by my Substack friend who helped inspire today's conversation: "Solitude is a spiritual discipline, an intentional separating from people with the purpose of being free from the ‘need’ for people and our dependence on receiving their affirmation. Solitude also sets aside time to be alone with our Father. Loneliness is a manifestation of our dependence on the affirmations of people. Almost like a withdrawal symptom. Of course, affirmation isn’t bad in itself, but to depend on it for our peace is out of balance. Solitude counters the overbalance." (by Scott Boley; here's his Substack [http://substack.com/@scottyjim]) * Song reference: "I'll Be Here" by Joel Ansett Scriptures: * "He has also set eternity in their hearts..." (Ecclesiastes 3:11) * Psalm 139 * Genesis 16 Music Credit: Kate Kody, "Butterfly; [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/kate-kody/prosecco-cafe-1/butterfly-1/]" all rights protected under the Creative Commons License; [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/] minor changes made to the length of the track.