I absolutely love this post, and the exercise to write a letter. I have do this in my journal often. I am working on a piece for my daughter that does not have language or independent function, she needs a different kind of protection—doubly fierce. And I feel so lucky to have her with me. Thank you!
Doubly fierce protection for sure for your precious daughter... so glad she has a fierce loving mama to hold her as sacred and precious. Blessings to you, Prajna
Today, I sold my electric bike. A sad and final chapter to something that made me feel alive. For many years I struggled with lumbar issues and could not continue bicycling. For months I have not been able to even walk or swim for exercise or reduce my stress due to hip bursitis and lumbar problems. For the past 6 months I have been by my husband's side as he wages war against pancreatic cancer and so far he is winning! One by one, the activities that made me feel alive have been crossed off my list to the point of what is left? When I see a young giddy carefree person, I become so sad at what has become of my life right now.
Oh dear one, I'm so sorry to hear you are having to let go of so much. May you feel your sorrow and the loss, and also in time also find delight in the tiniest of things: the color yellow, a little flower, the bird out the window. There is so much beauty all around still, no matter the state of our bodies. I'm so glad to hear your husband is finding his way through cancer, what an intense journey. Thanks for writing and know you are loved and precious.
I absolutely love this post, and the exercise to write a letter. I have do this in my journal often. I am working on a piece for my daughter that does not have language or independent function, she needs a different kind of protection—doubly fierce. And I feel so lucky to have her with me. Thank you!
Doubly fierce protection for sure for your precious daughter... so glad she has a fierce loving mama to hold her as sacred and precious. Blessings to you, Prajna
Yes. To all of it. Just YES.
Thanks Cheryl. So much to hold those wild ones safe and free...
Today, I sold my electric bike. A sad and final chapter to something that made me feel alive. For many years I struggled with lumbar issues and could not continue bicycling. For months I have not been able to even walk or swim for exercise or reduce my stress due to hip bursitis and lumbar problems. For the past 6 months I have been by my husband's side as he wages war against pancreatic cancer and so far he is winning! One by one, the activities that made me feel alive have been crossed off my list to the point of what is left? When I see a young giddy carefree person, I become so sad at what has become of my life right now.
Oh dear one, I'm so sorry to hear you are having to let go of so much. May you feel your sorrow and the loss, and also in time also find delight in the tiniest of things: the color yellow, a little flower, the bird out the window. There is so much beauty all around still, no matter the state of our bodies. I'm so glad to hear your husband is finding his way through cancer, what an intense journey. Thanks for writing and know you are loved and precious.