I'm getting major lessons in patience right now because I sprained my ankle 10 days ago and healing is taking forever!!
Yes, I know it's supposed to take 6-8 weeks, that just doesn't sound at all reasonable and totally doesn't suit my ACTIVE lifestyle.
I've been out only once in the last 10 days because living in a 3 story walk up is a monster to navigate.
I hopped the stairs, once was enough, all 36 of them. (Picture that, with both hands on the railings and both directions then crutches at the top and bottom.)
So I'm learning to LET GO and ALLOW instead of pushing. And it's only hard because it's so darn unfamiliar.
My brain wants to keep me safe in my pattern of pushing, and it doesn't recognize that LETTING GO and ALLOWING is actually far more beneficial.
There's a lot I've got to teach my brain right now because how it goes is how my healing will go.
Have I tried a BOOT? Yes I have and it was excruciating, not yet an option, don't go there.
I'm icing, elevating, using Arnica, Epsom salts with lemongrass and wintergreen, taking Tylenol rapid release for pain and trying not to go stir crazy.
Did I mention, I don't sit still well? I don't sit still well.
So I'm taking time to think, to imagine, and to plan and so far, I've gotten as far as redesigning my office, only I can't execute with an injury. AARRRGGHH.
I'm ordering a rug and it's time to get my piles in order. Are you a piler too?
Allowing is not something I'm used to, I'm a DOER! I get it done, I don't allow it to happen, but now I'm having to allow on lots of fronts.
Heck, the challenge was allowing myself to give up my much anticipated 2 week vacation in Colorado. DRAT!
This will pass and with it will come invaluable lessons (already learned about Instacart for groceries) and changes in behavior so I stay safe and sane.
So, if you're a PUSHER, like I'm a pusher, don't wait for something to force a shift. Don't wait to get sidelined.
Take time to Breathe, Think, Imagine, Dream, and yes Plan. Considered action beats random every time and sometimes we pushers are less considered and too random!
Stay safe, stay 6 feet apart, and wear a designer mask with matching gloves!
(We can't let covid19 steal our designer creativity.)
Hugs,
Melissa
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