A M B E R L Y L A G O on Instagram: "It was just supposed to be a little 🛴 ride around the block. The car was coming straight at us. I tried, but you can’t stop a car coming at you with your hands to save your daughter (or yourself) from being hit. Although you can never prepare for trauma, I swear, going through the crosswalk seconds before the car ran into us, I thought, “What if we got hit?” Thankfully we were both thrown and not rolled over. I got Ruby out of the crosswalk and into a yard. She was screaming,”My back, my head.” I was waving my arms for cars to stop and help us. No one would stop—maybe because of Covid or maybe because I looked like crazy lady🤷♀️ I couldn’t tell where the blood was coming from. It was my hands. Boy do hands bleed a lot. A neighbor who didn’t want to come too close yelled from her second story window, “Do you need paramedics?” “YES! We need help! Call 911!” Another nice lady (God bless her!) finally came up closer to us and even let me use her phone and with my bloody hands trembling, I called my husband. I heard the sirens! Finally some HOPE! The ER can be a scary place, especially during Covid and so scary for a little girl to have a cat-scan and X-rays. We shared a hospital bed for 5 1/2 hours and when the nice doctor released us it was like a MIRACLE and we did the victory strut (well kind of limp) out of the hospital to greet my hubby. I think ALL our guardian angels must have been working overtime. LOVE GRATITUDE KINDNESS & CONNECTION conquer fear. HOPE & FAITH is what carries us forward. This morning I am reminded of what is really important in life and I hope you take a moment to focus on that too. Let go of the little stuff, the worries, any guilt, or sadness and just focus on what you are grateful for. I promise it changes your perspective when you can be in gratitude. As for us, we are banged up pretty good but I’m feeling more grateful than ever to be alive and be home with my family. We are going to rest so we can come back more resilient. Y’all stay safe out there! "
It was just supposed to be a little ride around the block. The car was coming straight at us. I tried but you cant stop a car coming at you with your hands to save your daughter (or yourself) from being hit. Although you can never prepare for trauma I swear going through the crosswalk seconds before the car ran into us I thought What if we got hit? Thankfully we were thrown and not rolled over. I got Ruby to the side of the road. She was screamingMy back my head. I was waving my arms for
A M B E R L Y L A G O on Instagram: "Every year at this time, I wear my favorite orange sweater and paint the town orange for #CRPSawarenessday. I was diagnosed with #CRPS 10 years ago after I was hit by an SUV while riding my motorcycle and my leg was completely crushed. I made it through 34 surgeries and was then diagnosed with what is considered to be the most painful disorder in the world, dubbed “The Suicide Disease.” Although it is ranked highest on the pain scale and there is no known cure, a life of joy, meaning and purpose IS POSSIBLE. I am passionate about bringing awareness to #ComplexRegionalPainSyndrome because I know how alone I felt when I was first diagnosed. Being alone with so much pain led me to depression and despair until one day by the grace of God, support of others and a whole of grit I got my life back. I want others to know they are never alone, there is HOPE and you can be resilient. Here are a few things I have learned..... 🔥If it is detected early enough AND RADICALLY treated, the chances of it being put into remission are much greater. 🔥You may feel alone or want to isolate when you are in pain but you are NEVER alone and there is someone out there that is going through something similar. Reach out. Reach out to me! 🔥You CAN find joy despite living with constant chronic pain. 🔥You can more than survive—YOU CAN THRIVE. 🔥You don’t always have to suck it up. You can be kinder and more compassionate to your body. 🔥YOU ARE NOT BROKEN. You are healing. 🔥HOPE can be found in the smallest and most unassuming places if you only remember to hang on tightest when all you want to do is let go. 🔥Gratitude is the spark that can ignite the flame of joy. 🔥You can be an alchemist and turn pain to purpose! We can fuel our inner flame with the messages received from others or perhaps even with just a few moments in quiet communion with God. Whether you have CRPS or not, we can love and support each other and rekindle anyone’s flame that may be flickering. There is hope, strength and resilience in community. I love you! 👉🏻Watch my #TEDxtalk “The Pace of Pain” to learn how to get THROUGH pain @amberlylagomotivation"
Every year at this time I wear my favorite orange sweater and paint the town orange for #CRPSawarenessday. I was diagnosed with #CRPS 10 years ago after I was hit by an SUV while riding my motorcycle and my leg was completely crushed. I made it through 34 surgeries and was then diagnosed with what is considered to be the most painful disorder in the world dubbed The Suicide Disease. Although it is ranked highest on the pain scale and there is no known cure a life of joy meaning and purpose IS PO
A M B E R L Y L A G O on Instagram: "Just dropped some bombs with @therealbradlea 💣 on the #DroppingBombsPodcast and I’m still smiling from ear to ear! I’m smiling because..... 💣I got to meet this LEGEND 💣I drove from LA to Vegas and it’s the first time since my motorcycle accident I have been able to drive that far on my own with #CRPS 💣I did it even though I was nervous. 💣I showed up even though I was feeling beat up from last week’s accident. 💣I jumped out of my comfort zone. 💣He makes you laugh so hard you have to pee your pants! 🙏🏻He is THE most amazing host and person and completely takes your mind off any pain! 👉🏻If you want to laugh while you learn how to solve some of life’s biggest challenges then I suggest you binge his podcast and IGTV NOW! 🎧My interview coming soon! And I’m sharing secrets I have never shared before! (Sorry mom! I may have cussed a little too!) Drop a 💣 if you are ready to have more fun in life! #droppingbombs #truegritandgrace 📸 @shannonparsons.igtv"
Just dropped some bombs with @therealbradlea on the #DroppingBombsPodcast and Im still smiling from ear to ear! Im smiling because..... I got to meet this LEGEND I drove from LA to Vegas and its the first time since my motorcycle accident I have been able to drive that far on my own with #CRPS I did it even though I was nervous. I showed up even though I was feeling beat up from last weeks accident. I jumped out of my comfort zone. He makes you laugh so hard you have to pee your pants! He is T
A M B E R L Y L A G O on Instagram: "Finally something to look forward to! Isn’t that what we all need—a little reprieve, something fun, connection AND some accountability for our goals?!! This year has been filled with pain, frustration, fear and lots of unknowns. It’s time to move through the pain, beyond any fear and claim the life YOU want! I’m doing my first ever #TrueGritandGrace #bookclub and this isn’t just any ole book club! I have teamed up with @Hiitide to bring you the most amazing experience to start the new year with what we all need...RESILIENCE!! Here’s what you get: ⭐️It’s 28 days of micro lessons to generate more gratitude and discover self compassion ⭐️All my secrets to being more resilient (and boy have I learned this the hard way😉so you don’t have to!) ⭐️Learn to integrate these tools into your life in REAL time with specific lesson plans ⭐️Daily companion course ⭐️Group support ⭐️Accountability ⭐️LIVE zooms with plenty of time for Q&A I believe in starting the year right with positive habits and a great set of tools to get you through anything that life throws your way! Get up ONE more time! Go to the doctor ONE more time! Decide to love AGAIN. Forgive again. Hit the gym ONE more time. Start again.....ONE more time! Pain is part of life but letting it win doesn’t have to be! Join me and let’s start the year off #TOGETHER 💪🏻 This is something I have been putting together for months and I have been so excited to share it with you! I am getting stronger every day after this last accident and I can’t wait to start 2021 with YOU! 💥Link in bio @amberlylagomotivation @stylewithkat #bookclub #resilience #gritandgrace #strongertogether #wehealwhatwereveal #recoveryispossible #gratitudepractice"
Finally something to look forward to! Isnt that what we all needa little reprieve something fun connection AND some accountability for our goals?!! This year has been filled with pain frustration fear and lots of unknowns. Its time to move through the pain beyond any fear and claim the life YOU want! Im doing my first ever #TrueGritandGrace #bookclub and this isnt just any ole book club! I have teamed up with @Hiitide to bring you the most amazing experience to start the new year with what we
A M B E R L Y L A G O on Instagram: "If we stopped playing when we got struck out that would be a real boring game. Hit by a car on my bike in 1990, a SUV on my motorcycle 2010 and another car(with my daughter) on our razors 🛴a few days ago. Three times, I’m not out! Third time’s a charm! It’s all how you look at it! Trust me.....a girl that couldn’t walk consistently a few years ago and still lives with pain EVERY DAMN DAY......life gets better when YOU decide it does. Thank you for the kind words yesterday. I’m a little slower at responding but I’m reading them all and you have really lifted my spirits! Love you! #nevergiveup #gritandgrace #yougotthis #keepgoing #shineonwarrior #9lives "
If we stopped playing when we got struck out that would be a real boring game. Hit by a car on my bike in 1990 a SUV on my motorcycle 2010 and another car(with my daughter) on our razors a few days ago. Three times Im not out! Third times a charm! Its all how you look at it! Trust me.....a girl that couldnt walk consistently a few years ago and still lives with pain EVERY DAMN DAY......life gets better when YOU decide it does. Thank you for the kind words yesterday. Im a little slower at res
A M B E R L Y L A G O on Instagram: "Put laughter on your list! Seriously, when was the last time you made a list of all the things that bring you joy? I think sometimes we get so busy pushing through the pain, or so engulfed in the eternal to-do list, so focused on the goal, or the news that priorities fall into a haze. OR...we think that if it doesn’t make money or get a ton of likes on Instagram it doesn’t have value. Today, here in Los Angeles County we have just been put under yet another #COVID_19 pandemic order which prohibits us from any gatherings, all restaurants are closed for dining, schools and gyms closed and you aren’t supposed to even go for a hike with anyone outside your immediate family. Anxiety, sadness and fears rise and it had me thinking: What ARE my options? What CAN I control? What is THE MOST important thing to me?? 👉🏻What things do YOU want to invest your time and energy in? I know my health is the utmost importance to me, but I had to REALLY FEEL this lock down (again) to be reminded of that! Let’s stop waiting to realize what’s important. Let’s consciously think about it every day. Let’s pick our priorities and pick our perspective. Let’s choose joy! Let’s create our lives around those things, those people, those moments that we truly value—EVERY DAY, while we’re blessed enough to still have them! My joy list is looooong but here are a few, and as silly as some may sound they truly bring me joy!💓shaving this leg full of scars without one single cut, 💓when it’s December and it feels like a Spring day, 💓talking to my best friend on the phone about embarrassing stuff I have done💓talking to my granny about my biggest dreams 💓doing Tiktok dances with my daughter even though I am terrible at them💓hiking up a mountain even when I’m slow and it seems hard💓a extra long hug from my hubby💓when our horse Reddy licks my face, and just looking at 🐶Goldie💓getting letters from my baby brother who sits on death row in Texas. If he can find joy so can I! Feed your soul and fuel your passions by making time for joy! 😍Now it’s your turn to share what brings you joy!👇🏻Let’s let our joy be contagious! 👕 @windandthrottle @as98usa"
Put laughter on your list! Seriously when was the last time you made a list of all the things that bring you joy? I think sometimes we get so busy pushing through the pain or so engulfed in the eternal to-do list so focused on the goal or the news that priorities fall into a haze. OR...we think that if it doesnt make money or get a ton of likes on Instagram it doesnt have value. Today here in Los Angeles County we have just been put under yet another #COVID_19 pandemic order which prohibits us
A M B E R L Y L A G O on Instagram: "Gratitude is alchemy. It turns what we don’t have into what we do have and what we can’t do into all the things we CAN do! Today’s affirmation: My thoughts become my reality I am grateful for YOU! I hope you can feel the biggest, tightest hugs and love I’m sending you right now! Happy Thanksgiving 🍁 🙏🏻"
Gratitude is alchemy. It turns what we dont have into what we do have and what we cant do into all the things we CAN do! Todays affirmation: My thoughts become my reality I am grateful for YOU! I hope you can feel the biggest tightest hugs and love Im sending you right now! Happy Thanksgiving
A M B E R L Y L A G O on Instagram: "We are not given a good or bad life. We are given a life. It's up to us to make it good or bad. We aren’t always in control of what life throws our way, what happens with our health, or what is happening in the world. But we can control how we view these situations and what we do next. You always have a choice. Take your power back. You can stay stuck or move forward. When you get caught up in asking yourself “why me” or “why is this happening to me,” it makes you feel like a victim. Instead ask yourself, “WHY NOT ME?” Maybe you can help someone who is going through a tough time. Maybe your experience and how you climbed the mountain is going to be someone else’s roadmap to success too. What can you do next? How can you heal? How can you be of service? What can you be grateful for? How can you share what you have overcome to help others? A positive perspective is a roadmap to eternal success. 💥Join me and my soul sister Brooke Hemingway today!!! Head over to @hemingwayhalfdozen TODAY at 3:30pmPT/4:30pmMT because we are going LIVE right here on Instagram and I want to connect, make some #mondaymotivation AND share some exciting news!! See you LIVE today!!! I think we could all use a little more fun!!! 📸 @lavallee.l.a #selflovejourney #mindsetofsuccess #wecandohardthings #quotestoliveby #recovery #healing #yougotthis #crpssucks #recoveryispossible #spoonielife #outerpeacethroughinnerpeace #growthmindset #selfcaretips #selfcompassion #crps #chronicpainsolutions #perfectisboring #scarstoyourbeautiful #amberlylago #mindset #healingjourney #hope #faith #innerwisdom #pain #resilience #alignment "
We are not given a good or bad life. We are given a life. It's up to us to make it good or bad. We arent always in control of what life throws our way what happens with our health or what is happening in the world. But we can control how we view these situations and what we do next. You always have a choice. Take your power back. You can stay stuck or move forward. When you get caught up in asking yourself why me or why is this happening to me it makes you feel like a victim. Instead ask
A M B E R L Y L A G O on Instagram: "One of the most challenging things I’ve had to learn is that healing must be intentional and it’s most certainly not linear. Healing is a decision. You must be willing to do whatever it takes to make your life the best it can be. And, although no one can do it for you, it certainly helps to have someone by your side to do it WITH you. Healing is messy and often downright ugly. My husband is the only one who really sees me at my worst, weakest, and most vulnerable and it’s not always easy. In fact, I’m quite sure if you ask him, he would say I’m a handful! You see me post about all the events that I’m doing but you don’t always see the long hours, me waking up and moving like I’m 110 years old or times I’m on my knees praying that pain doesn’t get the best of me. This is something I think it’s important to bring up, just so you know life’s not always easy EVEN if you aren’t battling a disease. I try to post and share what inspires me instead of pics of me flat on my ass, because the good Lord knows it takes a lot of inspiration to get up day after day when living with chronic pain. Scrolling through Instagram can really warp your reality. Don’t forget people are usually posting their highlights not all their struggles. This week on the @truegritandgrace podcast it’s all about relationships and healing. Sometimes we find ourselves learning the most important lessons from the people we least expect to help us. Relationships may teach us about loving ourselves or someone else. Or maybe we’ll learn to let others love us. Sometimes, we aren’t certain what lessons we’re learning, especially while we’re in the midst of the process. But we can trust the lesson and gift are there. And these things sure help: 🙏🏻Prayer 💕Honesty 🏆Avoiding perfectionism 🦢 Letting go ☮️ Forgiveness 🥄 Spoons (my #spoonie friends will understand this one) 👫Community & connection! Part time recovery doesn’t work on a full time disease. Healing and relationships are a practice. And it’s about progress not perfection. 🎧Listen now! Link @amberlylagomotivation"
One of the most challenging things Ive had to learn is that healing must be intentional and its most certainly not linear. Healing is a decision. You must be willing to do whatever it takes to make your life the best it can be. And although no one can do it for you it certainly helps to have someone by your side to do it WITH you. Healing is messy and often downright ugly. My husband is the only one who really sees me at my worst weakest and most vulnerable and its not always easy. In fact I
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A M B E R L Y L A G O on Instagram: "GRIT RESILIENCE WILLPOWER MENTAL TOUGHNESS They aren’t “found” they are forged. You aren’t born with a warrior mindset. You build it. It’s my first day back in the gym in months. Although I have been working out in my garage, it’s just not the same. We ordered heavy weights back in March and they finally came in August so I was doing body weight exercises, leg pressing my outdoor furniture and even squatting while holding Bubba the goat. But it’s the culture of the gym I have missed and I didn’t realize just how much until I got to actually go again. I am going to take it one day at a time and make sure it feels safe but it sure felt like home and boy does that feel good! It’s day 22 of the #30daymovmentchallenge and I encourage you to jump in and move your body. Why?? Because moving your body moves your mind, releases endorphins that combat pain and make you feel good, makes you stronger, more confident and it builds GRIT! Everything you do is either taking you one step closer to your big goal or further away. Choose wisely. Shine on warrior! You got this! Text me the word “GRIT” 818-214-7378 and your your Goals, Grit & Goals playbook! 😷 @thundervoicehatco 👕 @davidnursenba #grit #resilience #warriormindset #mentaltoughness #willpower #fitnessmotivation #truegritandgrace #mindsetofsuccess #dailyhabits #workoutmotivation #strongertogether #perfectisboring #yougotthis #gymworkout #scarstoyourbeautiful #girlpower #gritgirl"
GRIT RESILIENCE WILLPOWER MENTAL TOUGHNESS They arent found they are forged. You arent born with a warrior mindset. You build it. Its my first day back in the gym in months. Although I have been working out in my garage its just not the same. We ordered heavy weights back in March and they finally came in August so I was doing body weight exercises leg pressing my outdoor furniture and even squatting while holding Bubba the goat. But its the culture of the gym I have missed and I didnt realize j
A M B E R L Y L A G O on Instagram: "Drop a 💪🏻 if you aren’t giving up! Even the smallest of steps forward count as progress. If you have been following along in my stories you already know it’s day 20 of the #30daymovementchallenge and I am so touched by all the grit and perseverance that I have seen from so many taking part in this challenge! ESPECIALLY from some of the #crpswarriors who are dealing with excruciating pain on a daily basis. Every time you fall and get back up, that’s one rep for your resilience. Every time you push past your comfort zone, it’s one rep for your growth. Each step you take regardless of how tough it is, that’s one rep for GRIT! Keep getting those reps! You got this! Join the challenge and be rewarded for your grit! Prize details in my “CHALLENGE” highlight @amberlylagomotivation TEXT me the word “WIN” to 818-214-7378 to stay connected and for your chance to win!🎉 #grit #perseverance #progressnotperfection #mondaymotivation"
Drop a if you arent giving up! Even the smallest of steps forward count as progress. If you have been following along in my stories you already know its day 20 of the #30daymovementchallenge and I am so touched by all the grit and perseverance that I have seen from so many taking part in this challenge! ESPECIALLY from some of the #crpswarriors who are dealing with excruciating pain on a daily basis. Every time you fall and get back up thats one rep for your resilience. Every time you push past
A M B E R L Y L A G O on Instagram: "✨BELIEVE you deserve it and the universe will serve it. When I’m working with clients most the time there is only one thing stopping them from their goals👉🏻themselves. You can receive all the compliments in the world, but that won’t do a thing unless you believe in yourself. If your validation comes from the outside of you, it will never be enough. It has to come from believing in yourself. Here are some ways to start believing in yourself today: ✨Be true to yourself, and if you can’t put your heart into it, take yourself out of it. ✨Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and then go do that. ✨Replace a negative thought immediately with a positive affirmation. Silence that inner critic that tells you limiting thoughts. ✨Learn to love yourself through it. You are a true success when you can love yourself, trust yourself, and BE yourself. ✨Surround yourself with people who are passionate and empowered! Energy is contagious. ✨Set boundaries with the doggy downers in your life. Life is hard enough, stick with the puppy uppers! ✨Ask yourself what you need and then make sure you receive it. Ask, “What do I think? What do I feel? What are my options?” Believing in yourself starts with loving yourself which starts with thinking of yourself in positive ways. What is one positive thing you can say about yourself today? Share below👇🏻 @amberlylagomotivation 📸 @janet_barnett_photography #believinyourself @truegritandgrace #truegritandgrace #resilience "
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