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Moving Slowly

Day 1 Post Op

All my prayer request have been for my recovery; for patience and peace. The funny thing is, all I keep hearing from God is ,"despacito." Slow down...move slowly!

How many times in your daily life do you require slowing down??? We can choose to move slow or we can choose to move at full speed. Everything has a purpose and a timing. Always remember, that either speed we choose, the direction of movement is where the answer lies. Choose to move forward, and not roll back. 

Whether it be a task you are working on at work, a chore to be completed at home, an exercise repetition, a message to deliver, or a recovery for healing...how will the speed you choose impact your outlook and effect the outcome???

"Faith shouldn't die if the answers come slowly, for the delay may be God's way of working his will in your life." (Footprints of Inspiration)

Today is my Day 1 Post Operation and I feel pretty good. I know my usual self is to move fast and go, go, go. I am choosing to listen to my body and making sure not to BLT. You may be thinking, "Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato???" That is for sure what I was thinking at the hospital on an empty stomach. But, it is NO Bending, NO Lifting, NO Twisting. I am laying, sitting, and walking for circulation. The doctor mentioned that due to my nerves being pressed upon for so many years, they had hardened. Thank the Lord, he was able to provide release for them. So...for now I choose to breathe and move slowly.

How about YOU???

Taking Risks

Are You Taking Risk?

Our Faith is not to be domesticated; we are to take risk! Faith is of the unseen and trusting God even though you may not know what the outcome is. Faith is not about the outcome, for it is about the Outlook!!!! (Hope City)

So, I take my huge risk tomorrow morning with my micro discectomy, with a positive outlook and trust that God will take care of me no matter what! Living with chronic health conditions I have come to accept all the possible side effects of my daily medications, believing that taking them for relief outweighs the alternative... But, when you are asked to sign your release forms for the possible outcome of your back surgery, it becomes a little daunting!!!

So, I surrender my outcome through my faith! Faith is my decision, and not my emotions! I accept stepping out in faith requires stepping over my fears.

I will take you along my journey of pain, fear, emotions, faith, risk, surgery, healing, and recovery... What risk are you willing to take???

We Are All Human Beings, and Not Human Doing's!

We Are All Human Beings

Most of my life I have been a driven person, moving at a fearsome speed with determination...Lately though, my speed and determination have been forced to slow down and practice mindfulness. I believe many of us in America lose sight of the reality that we are human beings and not human doings! Be present. Be mindful. We all have purpose and meaning, no matter what life circumstance we are in the midst of. Are you aware? I am slowly learning that it is totally possible to feel loved and supported for my very being, and not my doing.

To cultivate this life approach of mindfulness is not easy, nor does it happen at fearsome speeds. However, it is doable! It will require courage, patience, and willingness to change and do the work. Are you willing??? You see we all face life challenges physically, spiritually and mentally. When we choose to be willing and mindful, we can be enlightened with purpose and peace. 

Within the past few months, I have been challenged mentally, spiritually, and physically. I have not been with much ease in my muddy waters! My chronic pain has began to dominate my mind and become physically unavoidable. It has been approximately 7 years since I have had to endure chronic pain daily and unavoidably. At times I find myself, exhausted and irritable from lack of deep sleep, anxious, stressed, worried, hopeless, depressed, and even angered having to endure such levels of physical pain. 

Desiring to exist like a lotus at ease in muddy waters, I continue to seek and take action towards relief. I have learned that suffering occurs on two levels. The first known as primary suffering, is our raw data sent to our brain. The secondary suffering, is made up of all our thoughts, feelings, emotions, and memories associated with the pain. Once you begin to practice mindfulness, and understand the underlying mechanisms of your pain, you can begin to temper its power and the hold it has over you. (You Are Not Your Pain).

With such wisdom, I choose to take one step at a time, to upgrade my life being and not allow myself to fall into the pit of doings. As turbulent as my pain, thoughts, and emotions may take me for a ride, I will continue to seek understanding, stay active, and choose life! What life obstacle or challenge do you desire to move through with ease, and practice mindfulness in???