I paused for self-care, originally for travel last autumn, but upon return out of necessity. An early winter flu, morphed into bronchitis and then pneumonia.
When all of that was said and done, I was headed to the surgeon for pre-arranged spinal surgery and then for months of physical therapy. As I write I am hopeful for discharge sometime this summer and more importantly, moving about unencumbered.
I have been mindful for a long time that having full mobility is a gift, one that is easy to take for granted. Likewise, I have known that taking care of oneself is a physical, emotional as well as spiritual priority.
During these many months of restricted activity, I have had many moments to think about the choices that I have made regarding self-care.
Hmmm…..
Let’s say if I was giving myself a grade, I might be somewhere between a C+ and a B-. Family and friends know that I earn that grade because of my travels. Absent that, I might be lucky to get a D+.
For years, more honestly for decades, I have found endless reasons not to exercise. Like many others, my treadmill rests dormant collecting dust. I’ve excused myself due to the effort it takes to maintain my garden between April and November. Until. . . Earlier this year, my body said NO MORE WILL I BE IGNORED.
My body wasn’t the only part of me that clamored for time and attention. Top of the list was my meditation practice which often suffers due to a hectic schedule and never-ending list of To-do’s. By the time I finished taking stock, I realized that I had to make some changes.
In the near future, posts of Wondering and Wanderings of the Soul will be monthly. You can look for it in your In Box on the first of the month.
I noted earlier that self-care is a priority for your physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Make self-care your priority. If you are hesitant to do it for yourself, then do it for the Divine within. . .
Joanne
