Today was a hard day for me. I like to move and sitting is torture. I tried to stay sane by making it my job to care for my leg. I iced it several times and I walked on it a bit with no weight and I stretched. I found that the pain did not occur if I slowed my speed. I also found that I have one speed and that it is fast. I could only walk slowly when I was actively consentrating on it. The second my mind wandered I would unconsciously speed up.
So, the next section is going to be a walking meditation for me. Or as my friend put it...Korinda, you are in "present time" school. So, present time, it feels good to rest. It was fun to sit at the outdoor shop and watch the clerks coach the hikers. I learned tons. I think that tomorrow I will hike just a few miles late in the day to see how my leg is doing. I spoke with a physicial therapist friend of mine and I must use my hiking poles. I find that half the time I just carry them, I guess it is time to actualy use them. In my trial run today I could tell what a difference the poles made.
I am not making any firm plans until I see how my leg feels in the morning.Going slow is the mind game challenge for me.
You are the embodiment of all your grandmothers and everyone of their journeys across the ocean and across the country. Surround yourself with their presence. What a great gift of healing you give us all.
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ReplyDeleteThinking of you, Korinda. Really love reading your posts. Makes sense to me that the "issues," emotional, spiritual and physical, would come up about this time. Thank you for sharing all of this! xoxox
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ReplyDeleteSending lots of love your way! How'd you get to be so wise? ;)
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