Let It Be This Moment Now
Last Thursday I had a conversation with a family member that didn't end well. When I reflect on our exchange the one simple thing I could have done was to just listen. But I went into fix and solution mode and said, "If you did that differently", and "You never tried that", "You know the definition of insanity is doing the same thing expecting a different result", while
One Simple Question
I am learning how to walk again without a crutch and it's not easy. One is I feel safe with the crutch and two I have forgotten how to walk. My Physical Therapist told me to take small baby steps and for my six-foot frame that's easier said than done. And sure enough, when I take smaller steps the mechanics of walking come back to me
The Unfolding Flow
Monday, I had an unusual experience. I started my day with a simple plan. A doctor's visit about my knee. Happy with my progress my doctor suggested finding medical magnets to get the pocket of swelling out of my knee. I made a few stops with no luck and settled on an Amazon purchase. On the way home I started to cry--not a crier by nature I much prefer
Piece by Piece
A friend left a puzzle for me at my front door. For weeks the picture of a golden lab diving into water after his red and purple ball stared back at me. Yesterday I opened the box. I thought, "A puzzle and a fork in a road have a lot in common." I started to sort all the pieces; borders, shapes, and shades of color with a picture to guide