With our daughter getting married
And … (you’re getting a cold)You’re upset, you’re worn down
Stay inside, go lie down
Well the “go lie down” part was
at least good advice! But then,
thankfully, I became aware of how my thoughts and emotions were running away
with their own agenda. It was time for
me to take a few deep breaths and let myself feel what was really happening. It was time for me to determine the agenda.
“Oh, Yes” it was happening. My body knew the signs. But since I’ve become more present to what
is, I see how easy it is for me to catastrophize; how easy it is for me to make
any situation much, much worse.
Just being there with this “cold”
I realized that is was not that bad. I
knew how to address my symptoms and reduce the chances of spreading it to
others. With that awareness, I was able
to just accept what was already here and gently begin to look after myself. What a relief!
Suddenly, things looked brighter,
and I felt comforted. Recollections of
how, in the past, this simple acceptance has seemingly shortened and reduced
the severity of any illness came to mind.
I don’t think this is an accident, or that I am fooling myself. I truly believe that simple acceptance
actually helps my body heal. The energy
I formerly used to resist, deny and imagine disastrous outcomes, is now
available to my immune system who really does know what to do when I let it.
So today, although I’m not cured,
I am feeling pretty good. The symptoms
are still there, and I will, with some regret, forgo the hugs and kisses. But I am really feeling pretty well and I know
I will enjoy this very special weekend.
