For me it’s the SUDDENNESS of it all. Like when did this happen? Overnight??? When I blinked???
Next (for me) is accepting the barrage of health issues coinciding with the number of doctors appointments to make, keep track of and attend on a regular basis (oy vey). Acknowledging and accepting what i can and cannot do… ALL OF THIS has been making me feel so strange. I don’t recognize myself. It’s as if I’m having an outer body experience. Maybe it’s the real Twilight Zone? haha
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..I am very grateful for what I DO have… including my loving husband, children, family, friends, best neighbors, new Substack friends, for taking up meditation and much much more.
P..S. Having and spreading Kindness and Compassion is so important AND it’s HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS! 💕
I hear you & get it! It's only been through my past year of recovery from a challenging health decade that my body is telling me what It's able to do or not. Mine was worn down from the trauma & grief over 10+ years and it said "STOP" ... Irritable Bowel Syndrome , high levels of anxiety & many many days of wondering "why can't I just fix this".... I literally have had to accept the slow life I now lead towards change & understanding. It's been eye opening to be me that I've had to learn to listen FAR more carefully to my nervous system's actions & messages because I pushed on for far too long. Janice, your words and experience always have something for me to learn from & I appreciate your sharing. I'm sorry the trip was not as you'd hoped. Take care. Denyse x
Hi Denyse, it's the slowing down that frustrates me. There are so many things I'd like to be doing. Truth be told, even with the inconveniences, I loved being there.
Yes, my body has changed. I’m grateful I don’t feel constant discomfort yet but the lack of flexibility is a precursor to my body’s future. I know if I don’t move there will be problems. Recently started getting massage and acupuncture for my anxiety and nervous system overload. Daily goal is to stop multitasking and focus on one task at a time. I can’t control the future or change the past and that one thing at a time practice really helps smooth out the road ahead.
How can you honor the body you live in and the self you still are without letting them define your value and self-worth?
Loved this, Janice. xoxo
Great newsletter, Janice.
For me it’s the SUDDENNESS of it all. Like when did this happen? Overnight??? When I blinked???
Next (for me) is accepting the barrage of health issues coinciding with the number of doctors appointments to make, keep track of and attend on a regular basis (oy vey). Acknowledging and accepting what i can and cannot do… ALL OF THIS has been making me feel so strange. I don’t recognize myself. It’s as if I’m having an outer body experience. Maybe it’s the real Twilight Zone? haha
iyiyi
..I am very grateful for what I DO have… including my loving husband, children, family, friends, best neighbors, new Substack friends, for taking up meditation and much much more.
P..S. Having and spreading Kindness and Compassion is so important AND it’s HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS! 💕
I hear you & get it! It's only been through my past year of recovery from a challenging health decade that my body is telling me what It's able to do or not. Mine was worn down from the trauma & grief over 10+ years and it said "STOP" ... Irritable Bowel Syndrome , high levels of anxiety & many many days of wondering "why can't I just fix this".... I literally have had to accept the slow life I now lead towards change & understanding. It's been eye opening to be me that I've had to learn to listen FAR more carefully to my nervous system's actions & messages because I pushed on for far too long. Janice, your words and experience always have something for me to learn from & I appreciate your sharing. I'm sorry the trip was not as you'd hoped. Take care. Denyse x
Hi Denyse, it's the slowing down that frustrates me. There are so many things I'd like to be doing. Truth be told, even with the inconveniences, I loved being there.
Beautifully said. Thank for your articulating my thoughts and feelings .
Great newsletter!!!
The two statements you make under "What I am finding", are exactly what I, myself, am finding. I do not have the answers. Yet.
You are a fine writer, Janice, and if your body could keep up with your sharp mind, you would be out sky-diving. Thank you.
Yes, my body has changed. I’m grateful I don’t feel constant discomfort yet but the lack of flexibility is a precursor to my body’s future. I know if I don’t move there will be problems. Recently started getting massage and acupuncture for my anxiety and nervous system overload. Daily goal is to stop multitasking and focus on one task at a time. I can’t control the future or change the past and that one thing at a time practice really helps smooth out the road ahead.
Hi Tina, that's a lesson for me to learn as well - focusing on one thing at a time.