(not necessarily in that order)
I’ve been feeling a little crabby and wondering if it’s because Mercury is going retrograde in a few days (yes, thanks to my Gemini sun being ruled by Mercury, I really do feel the retrograde energy).
On the other hand, it could be that I need more downtime but can never seem to figure out when or how to fit it in. Which makes me seriously cranky.
Ah well, I’m hoping an early night and a good rest will help me rise above my cranky crabbiness by tomorrow.
Rest and sleep (lots of it).
Increased meditation (8 or 10 times more).
Silence. Stillness. Watching the sunrise.
Moving my body more (a lot more).
Beauty. And the time and space to appreciate it.
This morning was a chance to rest and recover a bit from our busy LA weekend, while the afternoon was spent catching up on organizational details and lots of emails. Then we had choir and ensemble rehearsal in the evening.
Needless to say, finding the time to share more fully about our time in LA is something I’m still looking forward to!
It’s post-surgery day #5 and I’m feeling close to normal.
Able to go for walks. Able to sit (or lie) down and get back up pretty easily.
Staying on schedule with my pain meds so that my body can relax and heal faster.
Given all of the above, I can’t help but feel surprised that — after yet another night of good sleep — I was so drowsy after breakfast that I laid down (“for just a few minutes”) on the couch and slept until noon!
This level of healing/rest is mind-blowingly new to me.
The rain very kindly stopped this afternoon, allowing me to get out for a walk and some fresh air. I really needed it, too.
The fact of the matter is that three days of nothing but resting and taking it easy is proving to be quite the challenge.
I know it’s still too soon to start running about like normal, but perhaps tomorrow I’ll do a bit of computer work.
Once I get the final clearance from my doctors, we’re exploring the possibility of getting away to the coast for a few days.
Of course, we’ve already been “away” for over a month, but it certainly hasn’t been a vacation!
We’re both feeling the need for quiet time to process, to integrate, and to simply rest. Let’s see what’s trying to happen!
From Healthy Holistic Living:
Let yourself rest! Allow yourself to be replenished and nourished. Connect with the quiet wisdom of your soul. Let the molecules of consciousness reassemble in the peaceful stillness.
Evidently I can’t get enough of this message, as it seems to crop up everywhere I look lately.
“Hitting the pause button” is my new way of thinking about the days when I do nothing but rest.
It was pointed out to me a while back that I was describing my “do nothing” days in a somewhat negative fashion. Now I make a point of consciously embracing the fact that I do nothing because I’m resting, and resting is a good and valuable activity in and of itself.
The tasks that need doing still buzz around my head like gnats, but they’ll just have to wait until I hit the play button tomorrow.
It took a certain amount of concentration and focus, but I passed this entire day without turning on the computer.
The only “work” I did was jotting down a few reminders for tomorrow. Or maybe even Monday.
Instead I slept in, moved slow, chatted with Ramesha, read my book, practiced voice, drank tea, took a nap, had a visit from a friend, folded laundry, and watched a movie.
It’s been blissful.
In the interest of rest, I’ve done my best to avoid fully engaging my brain today.
It felt nice to occupy myself with things like watching a silly movie while folding laundry; washing dishes; watering the garden; and chatting with a friend.
I think my brain appreciated the downtime.