well. it's GOOD that i decided to take another day off from work to continue to recover.
but it's BAD that physically i felt i HAD to. :(
boo hoo.
both vaidya's cousin and dr. simonds told me the majority of people are totally fine after 7-10 days. no problem. i was thinking because i'm relatively, because i'm active and strong that i would make a miraculous recovery. 7 days. NO problem.
boo hoo.
here i am day 12. still on the couch in pain.
i had thought i'd be able to go back to work. i thought it might be a little difficult. but i thought i could do it. but today? yuck. no way. it hurts to IMAGINE riding the bus? sitting in meetings for hours? riding another bus to the other office? sitting with clients and fully paying attention to them instead of my own stinging pain? oy. i'm ready to be done with this.
This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.
A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
As an unexpected visitor.
Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they're a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture,
still treat each guest honorably.
He may be clearing you out
for some new delight.
The dark thought, the shame, the malice,
meet them at the door laughing,
and invite them in.
Be grateful for whoever comes,
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.
-Mewlana Jalaluddin Rumi 1207-1273, written in 1230
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3 comments:
Meg -- I've been whining about pain from my oral surgery six weeks ago, and I know how frustrating it is when the pain hasn't gone away in the timeframe you anticipated. It is so nice to see you with my sister and niece! Hope you feel better very soon.
This might sound silly, but maybe you should look into a Reiki Healer to help move the healing process along a little. We really are an amazing bunch. :o)
Wishing and wishing that things were different for you, lovey. Hang in there...all of a sudden things will change...I'm sure of it.
Love,
Susan
P.S. Ditto to Linda X0
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