Inspirational Quotes
REM Runner’s Top 13 Inspirational Quotes – #7 Anything Can Be
Do not listen to anyone who tells you that you can’t achieve your goals. Everyone is different – with or without narcolepsy. People who tell you can’t do something are projecting their own experiences and failures upon you. Only you know what you are capable of and willing to sacrifice to reach your goals. Quote…
Read MoreREM Runner’s Top 13 Inspirational Quotes – #8 Do Something Extraordinary
This quote has been on my computer background for the past year. Do something extraordinary! Quote #9: Quote #10: Quote #11: Quote #12: Quote #13:
Read MoreREM Runner’s Top 13 Inspirational Quotes – #9 Trotting Right Along
I love challenging preconceived prejudices! One of my favorite quotes that inspired my training for the Boston Marathon with narcolepsy. Quote #10: Quote #11: Quote #12: Quote #13:
Read MoreREM Runner’s Top 13 Inspirational Quotes – #10 What the World Needs
With narcolepsy, I’m much more productive and awake doing things that “make me come alive.” Thus, narcolepsy has steered me towards my dreams. Strange twist of fate. Quote #11: Quote #12: Quote #13:
Read MoreREM Runner’s Top 13 Inspirational Quotes – #11 Scared to Death
I wasn’t born brave. I didn’t wake up the day after being diagnosed with narcolepsy and sign up for a marathon or tell my story into a TV camera. I was scared too – scared to death of what my future held and what people would think of my narcolepsy. So if you want to take…
Read MoreREM Runner’s Top 13 Inspirational Quotes – #12 Great People
How true! When an individual is on their own unique path, chasing their own goals, they are not intimidated by others. Instead, they celebrate with you. There’s enough success for everyone! REM Runner’s Inspirational Quote #13Check back soon for more!
Read MoreREM Runner’s Top 13 Inspirational Quotes for Living with Chronic Illness
Living with a life-long illness like narcolepsy, feeling of guilt, regret, shame, and self-doubt inevitably creep in. Positive quotes have helped me combat negativity and stay on track towards achieving my goals. In 2013 , I aim to: “aggressively pursue happiness.” So, to kick start the new year, I’m sharing my top 13 inspirational quotes, releasing…
Read MorePraise for “Wide Awake and Dreaming: A Memoir of Narcolepsy”
So excited to share my very first book review here! Written by the amazing blogger Amanda of “Small Steps: A teenager’s look at living with multiple chronic illnesses including an undiagnosed condition, narcolepsy, cataplexy and gluten and lactose intolerance.” Thank you so much, Amanda! What the experts are saying about my book: “Julie’s memoir describes with eloquence…
Read MoreJoy for the Journey: Caring Voice Coalition’s Weekend Wellness Retreat
“Joy is not in things, it is in us.” -Richard Wagner This weekend, I attended Caring Voice Coalition(CVC)’s Weekend Wellness Retreat in Richmond, VA. The retreat’s theme, “Joy for the Journey” says it perfectly – it was a joyful and inspiring chapter in my journey. This past year, I read about my dear friend Trinity…
Read MoreDo I Forgive Myself For Having Narcolepsy? Fostering Self-Love With Chronic Illness
“Do I forgive myself for having narcolepsy?” I wondered recently. What a terrible question to ask myself. I didn’t cause my narcolepsy… so why would I need to forgive myself? I aim to inspire others, yet I’m still battling my own demons. Am I a phony? Five years ago, I found the words narcolepsy and cataplexy, a…
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