Weaving our way through life is anything but easy! Just when we think we have the universe figured out, WHAM! We get blindsided! Aging presents itself as a multitude of issues, from our bodies wearing out, to finacial problems, and, emotional issues.
I was celebrating the fact that I was in excellent shape - going to the gym every day, walking 3-4 miles in the morning along with water aerobics. However, my bone density test showed a different picture of me - osteroporisis. This meant I had to get my first infusion shot this week. I will have to have two infusions a year for the rest of my life. I am also waiting for a stem cell injection to ease the pain in my neck caused by having a fracture. Of course, there have been the usual personal issues that always crop up when I am vulnerable.
Now, I am not sharing this as a pity piece - far from it. We do not go through life unscathed. It isn't what happens to us - it is how we interpret it and how we respond.
First, I relied on my dear friend, Kathy Harmon Luber (I have mentioned her before). She talks about doing a body scan - checking the parts of my body that work. Concentrate on those parts.
Then I looked at the silver lining. I have insurance. I am able to get help with these issues. They are not life threatening. I was informed about my condition before it worsened, which would have resulted in fractured bones.
My meditation and grateful living classes have helped me immensely, keeping me balanced and centered.
Throughout all of us, I have continued to write. I am interviewing fascinating people in our community, and publishing their stories. Writing has always been my passion but lately it has become my therapy once again. It was just 6 years ago that I lost everything in the dreadful fire in Paradise, California. My journal writings morphed into books about the fire. Today I witness thousands of people being affected by the many fires in our state. Writing has helped me realize that there is so much that is out of my control. It squelches the fear, the dread of imeding earthquakes that are being predicted.
It is ironic that now I have found my tribe, those people around me who build me up, encourage and support me. I am considering on relocating. My husband and myself will be checking out homes in Nevada this week. I will keep you posted regarding the developments.
Now for my great news! I am celebrating the upcoming publication of my book and accompaning workbook!
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