Hello, friends. I’m late with this post, but I’m still not 100% well and moving a little slow. And you know what? That’s okay. The world will not stop turning.
I spent the entire last week in bed with what I think was the flu. I didn’t go to the doctor because I know it was viral and we all know there is nothing they can do for that. So I self-healed using my arsenal of knowledge. I cannot remember the last time I got that sick. I slept for almost twenty-four hours and missed out on everything, from work to dance competitions and birthday. But when the body shuts down, there is nothing we can do but go with it. I made feeble attempts to keep working on my upcoming book, but honestly, didn’t make much progress.
My youngest granddaughter turned 11 on Wednesday and I missed it. We finally got to get together to celebrate her yesterday.
Then my oldest granddaughter had her first dance competition and I missed it. But she and her team won platinum on their first dance and placed third overall. Then on the second dance, they won encore, which is the highest score they can get. She was so excited! This is her on the way to the first day of competition. She looks way older than fourteen in this picture.
I felt well enough to conduct the first session of the Writing Workshop yesterday and I enjoyed it SO much. The group that signed up are serious about writing and I’m excited to help them. We meet for our second session on March 8th. There is something special about sharing your knowledge, experience and hard-learned lessons with others.
Today, I’m moving slow. I’m going to keep working on getting the final poems ready for the book today but I promise I’m not going to push it. I’m also going to take the time to visit some of the blogs I missed out on.
Can I say I hate being sick? Well, I do. I also stopped saying ‘I am sick’ and changed that to ‘I am healing.’ That’s much more positive. Everything vibrates to a frequency, so if I can shift my frequency, can’t I also shift from unwell to well? I’m consciously working on it. And while the congestion is 1000% better, my digestion system is struggling and I’m trying to give it what it needs. After all, the body is built to heal. Sometimes it needs a little help from us.
I’m going to get off and move onto something else while I still have some energy. I will leave you with this:
Stay well and stay positive, my friends. Storms always pass.
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I was just going through Slack and wondered how you were doing. Sounds like it’s improving, even if it’s taking its sweet time about it.
Yes. I am definitely getting back on my feet, thank goodness. I hate being sick. Thanks for visiting, Craig!
Oh yes, a bummer to be sick. I tore my meniscus in my knee and it’s taken me months to heal it. I have to say there is something to being taken out of the routine, feeling distressed or in pain, and being forced into downtime. Virginia Woolf said, “In illness, words seem to possess a mystic quality.” She speaks about our rational mind being off duty during an illness and allowing a new flow of creativity to emerge. Let’s hope so!!
That’s an interesting perspective, Paula. I can’t say my creative flow heightened while I was sick but at least that would be some reward for the misery. Thanks for visiting!
I’m glad you’re feeling better, Jan. It’s good to honor your body and rest, even if it means missing out on a few special events. I know your grandies understand. Also great to hear that your writing class was a success. It’s fun to work with other writers – always such great energy! Thanks for the cards too. Timely messages, as always. Hugs, my friend.
I am glad I’m feeling better too, although not 100% yet. I will get there. You are so right about the energy of sharing with other writers, and especially new excited writers. So thankful for the opportunity to lead the workshop. I loved both the quote and card too. Thank you for stopping by! Hugs!
It’s bad that you were ill, Jan. I hope your efforts to get well work for you. 💖🙏🌞
Thank you, Tim. I am feeling better already so I am hopeful.
It’s good that your feeling better, Jan. I hope it continues to get better. 😍🙏
Glad you’re on the mend, Jan – sounds like you needed that sleep. Your granddaughters are beautiful!
Thank you, Teri. I appreciate you stopping by.
Healing hugs, Jan. Wishing you a quick recovery.
Thank you, Balroop.
Sending healing thoughts your way.
Thank you, John. Those thoughts are appreciated.
Hi Jan, I’m sorry you’ve been ill. There seems to be a lot of sickness around all the time. Your granddaughters are gorgeous girls and it sounds like they are doing really well.
Thank you, Robbie. I appreciate you taking the time to stop by and comment.
I’ pleased you are on the mend. When our bodies say, enough, we have to listen. I love the Maya Angelo quote. Thanks!
Thank you for your kind words, Darlene. I appreciate you stopping by!!
I’m glad you’re feeling better. You were right just to ride that out. “Pushing through it” might have worked in our 20s, but not these days. I’m glad the workshop went well. Congrats all around to your granddaughters.
You’re so right, Dan. I keep being reminded daily I am no longer in my twenties or thirties. 🙂 Thank you for stopping by. I appreciate your comment.
Glad you are feeling better Jan, it knocks the stuffing out of you but it sounds like you have the botanicals to help and sleep is also a great healer… Congratulations to your granddaughters for birthdays and dance accolades… brilliant. ♥
Thank you, Sally. I’m still mending, but conscious and am not going to push it. I appreciate the congratulations!!!
I’m so glad you feel better, Sister. It’s okay to miss things. Don’t let yourself get this run down again. I think part of what you had was pure exhaustion. Your body said “ENOUGH.” And it’s okay when you have to miss some things. Life will still go on. Get some more of that healing rest!! Love you, Sister.
I’m moving slower, sister. And I’m so thankful to be feeling better. You are right. Life still goes on with or without me. Thank you for stopping by! Love you!!
I love these updates. Life is so complicated.
It would seem so, Jacqui. 🙂 Thank you for dropping by!