Bronchitis lingers, I'm told. Grrrr. I no longer feel like there's an elephant sitting on my chest, but I still don't have my normal get up and go. It got up and went. My breathing is still shallow and I tire easily. I'm tired of feeling tired.
Being sick is like a time-out from life. Laundry languishes in the laundry basket. Groceries stay in the supermarket. Dust gathers on the furniture. Words build up inside my soul. Even though hubby takes care of the routine stuff, I begin to feel disconnected - from everything and everyone.
Maybe that's the purpose of being sick. It's like a battery going dead. It needs to recharge. Maybe my battery is taking a little longer to re-charge this time. System alert--pay attention here. Keep your eye on the charger - is it working properly or is it stuck at 80%?
If I look at this metaphysically, I can accept more easily accept what is happening. Slowing down can be a good thing. Today I am going to make a point of consciously reducing my speed. Long, slow, deep breaths, smaller steps, pausing to stop and think.
How about you?
Blessings,
Karen
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5 comments:
Hope you're feeling better soon. Slowing down will help. Our bodies do have a way of getting our attention sometimes.
Mason
Thoughts in Progress
Oh, I so feel for you. I used to get bronchitis every year. It just knocks you to the floor and drains all energy. Unfortunately, I can't even tell you why I don't seem to get it anymore. I don't know why, but I haven't been hit with it in several years.
Rest, rest, rest.
Helen
Straight From Hel
I had bronchitis once and once was enough. This too shall pass, Karen. Take your time and get better.
I’m learning that slowing down occasionally is not always a bad thing...but bronchitis shouldn't be the reason. Hope you feel 100% soon.
Take care of yourself - I hope you feel back to your normal self soon. I'm always tired - life is fun, but it's also very, very full! :)
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