From Branch to Branch I Swing

It's been awile since I've posted and I don't have any particular wisdom to offer today, no valuable insight. My intent is to ramble and maybe shout out to a few friends. I don't have anything profound to say, but I'd like to write today just the same, keeps the cobwebs away. Stay with me.

I received a very short e-mail message yesterday from my very good friend Peggy who lives in Texas. It said, "why did you stop?"  that's it.  I didn't know what she meant. Apparently she'd been reading my blog and I hadn't posted in awhile.  So here I am, Thanks for the kick in the pants Peggy.  I didn't quit Peggy, I paused. (smile)

Another friend of a friend of Peggy's is Renee, who e-mailed me from Manhatten to encourage me about my back pain and refer me to Dr, Sarno . I ordered his book, I'll let you know if it helps. Great to meet you Renee and thank you for your concern, say hi to Cheryl for me.

 Another friend from my school days lives in Georgia, Anita e-mailed me to tell me she would be praying for me and my up coming surgery. Thanks so much Anita, hearing from you meant the world to me.

 Just when I allowed myself to be distracted from my blog, I found people were out there paying attention. WOW ! I also got another dose of encouragement  from one of my favorite bloggers Jeanette Maw, she was responding to an e-mail I'd sent her some time ago. I've successfully employed the techniques Jeanette shares in The Magic of Pray Rain Journaling. What a great way to steer your positive energy and make things happen. Thanks Jeanette !

So here I am showing up at the page. I'd been waiting for inspiration, some zap of ideas to come over me as I meditated. It happens like that sometimes. Or some revalation as I come across a particularly meaningful quote. And yet, there it was in an audience I didn't realize I had. I've only been at this since November. I don't get too many comments on my posts yet. I'm hoping that will change. The early comments were from my family and friends, they are supposed to be supportive. Thanks Husband and Lori and Emily. A few others were just spammy ads for coach purses and athletic shoes. I deleted them. One was from a gal selling jewelry. She was commenting on a guest post so I left it alone, besides I liked her jewelry so why not, Go Nina if that is your real name.  (smile)

 I think I might need some Vitamin D3.  The lack of sun is getting to me. I took a day last Friday and went for a drive. Some of you are familiar with the Artist Date. I grabbed my camera and took a few random photos from River Road along the Potomac just outside Shepherdtown. I needed to get out the door and get some fresh air and sunshine. It was really cold.

 Here are a few of my favorites.

 This is something I've wanted to do for a long time, I don't  know why I didn't do it sooner. I had a great day all alone. I stopped in town and got a coffee and the newspaper, it comes out only on Fridays. I found free Pilates and Yoga and a Tai Chi class coming up. I'm sure I'll meet some like minded people if I get the chance to actually attend. There is a play coming up in April too, I think I might audition. Several years ago I had the title role in Charlotte's Web. It was a very small community theater. Some of the most fun I've ever had.

Yesterday I had a very long telephone conversation with my Cousin/Sister/Friend Susan. It was a valuable opportunity to clear up some old misunderstandings that got out of hand. We don't share the same religion but our idea of spirituality is very similar. What we have is mutual respect and a bond that has been tried and remaines intact. Thank you Susan, it is indeed a new day. 

"Mutual respect is the foundation of genuine harmony" ~Dalai Lama

So today I embrace my scattered mind. It is what it is. Maybe next week I will be more focused. I'm just glad I was able to show up at the page.

Physical well being update: It's been two weeks since the I got the epidural cortisone shot in my lower back. What a difference. I think this is an 80% improvement. The best result is a full nights sleep. The pain I've been in for so long has robbed me of sleep on a regular basis. I'll have an MRI this next Saturday. I've opted for the valium. Forty-five minutes in that tube is too long. Surgery on my neck is scheduled for the 27th, that's another post I think. I've decided not to be afraid.  Simple as that.  I'm boucing a little on my mini-tramp and I tune in for Namaste yoga once in awhile. I also try to  move along with Gilad the Israeli stud-muffin, but he's tough. I won't quit though, every little bit helps.

 

 

 

 

Comments

[Lori]

You are such a beautiful writer; your words are inspirational, knowledgeable, yet motavating, and very understanding. I love reading what you write, can you pass it on to me..I am very proud of you not to let you pain get in the way and stop you from being the person that you are.a sweet ladybug.