The first thing I notice about getting better is my energy level. Stretches of time stitch themselves along when suddenly I notice that I am doing significantly more than I was able to do a few months previously. A window opens and the fresh air of awareness arouses my senses to an appreciation of returning health.
Despite the onset of winter, the days seem longer because we are living each day more fully. As the sun sets, I can look at a list of minor accomplishments and extract a sense of achievement for having crossed them off the “to do” list. Before Diagnosis Day two years ago, the approach of dusk typically ignited in me a flair of frustration at the list of chores undone.
My criteria for finding daily satisfaction from accomplishments was high and inching ever higher back in my “normal” days. Instead of savoring the past or anticipating the future, I now find more time for smelling flowers, for tending to the moment, for throwing open windows.
What is different now is the magnitude of energy required to complete each task. As recently as two months ago completing every tiny little task required totally exhausting my energy reserves. Now I can string together several tasks before crumpling. Discovering fresh energy is like throwing a log on a dimming fire: Sparks fly celebrating their liberation. Flames dance with renewed vigor hungrily devouring fresh fuel. Embers glow, radiating intense contentment. All is well with our world.
As the year draws to an end, we wish the same renewal for you and your family in the minutes, months and years of your lives to come.
Copyright 2008
www.lindalater.blogspot.com
Posted December 11, 2008
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