I probably shouldn't have taken this trail...


Hi Reader,

I just got back from a forest hike, and something happened out there that I wanted to tell you about ...

I started my hike along a gentle trail.

After a while, I turned onto a new trail that branched out to the left.

It was uphill, and I kept pushing myself up as I took in the nature around me and the massive trees.

After a while, I reached the top and was enjoying the peace and quiet.

When it was time to head back, I turned and looked down to see how steep the downhill actually was.

Somehow the uphill felt easier.

It was a LONG way down, and I had no poles and not the best hiking shoes (my fault!).

I was completely alone.

No one around.

And just as I was starting to panic about how I was going to get down, this quote popped into my head:

"You don't have to see the whole staircase. Just take the first step."

So that's what I did.

"Just get through the next few meters".

Then the next few.

Then the next.

Before I knew it...I was back down.

This made me think about my experience with piriformis chronic pain.

When you've been in pain for months or even years, you start to look at the entire overwhelming road ahead and think...

How am I EVER going to get out of this?

If you're in that place. Learn from my experience.

Don't.

Just find your next step.

You can still picture yourself walking, hiking, exercising, and living without constantly thinking about pain.

But you don't have to figure out the entire journey today.

Just the next step.

And if you're stuck and unsure what that next step is, Piriformis Control is where I recommend starting.

Click here, and I'll show you step by step how to get long-lasting relief!

Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” Vincent van Gogh

P.S. I took this picture during my hike this morning, alone, with massive ancient trees. It felt peaceful, and I wanted to share...


Sofia Habity

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