WHAT PRESENTLY IN YOUR LIFE IS "WORTH IT?"
I would love to hear your responses to this question. Let me know your thoughts.
I used a Blog prompt for the idea behind this blog. It wanted me to write about something in my life that is "worth it". Being that the book of prompts was written in 2018, I am sure they had no idea that we would be dealing with a pandemic that consumes us. Covid-19 has brought good health front and center for many of us. That is the focus for me.
I have been blessed with good genes and a drive to stay fit. I have also often taken my good health for granted. I have thrown my back out several times which reminds me that I am not indestructible. There is such a huge difference in what I can physically do and my daily outlook when I am in pain and when I am not.
I often have a mental battle that rages on; telling myself that if I don't work out, I will get heavy again. At first, I try to "work thru the pain", thinking I am sore from some other activity, or I am trying to get out of exercising. Invariably, this response makes it worse and soon I am pumping up pain medication so I can sit up for 60 minutes at a time. This stubbornness to keep going and refusal to rest sets me back even further. Then I get mad at myself for not listening to my body and of course, all, of this is not helpful to the healing process.
I am working with some mindfulness practices so I don't dive into depression, thinking I will live the rest of my life with pain. There are many people in this world that do live that way. My mother has dealt with pain a long time, suffering from Fibromyalgia since her 30's and more recently arthritis has spread throughout her body. At 89 she is less interested in finding solutions, and has surrendered to the belief that "this is how it is." Luckily hugs don't hurt her and offer a short respite from her pain-filled life.
I believe I have several years to live and I aspire to live them pain-free. I need to notice the early warnings my body is sending me, and stop and think about my best long- term solution. This is an effective process for dealing with people also. To notice the impact you are having on others, and before responding or continuing, think about the long-term effect it will have on your relationship.
So I guess I have 2 things today that are "worth it". My health and the relationships I have with people.
"The more I look for the beauty in people, the more beautiful people I see."
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