Remember the Old Saying...
It has been years since I have heard anyone say "Go with the flow, Catherine." It has been years since I have thought or said it to myself. One week ago today circumstances took away my plans & many of my choices. The day did not go as I had expected. As I sat waiting to see a doctor in the emergency room of a huge hospital, acceptance and staying in the present moment were my wisest choices. I did not like what I was experiencing but I needed help and I was in the right place to get it. "Go with flow, Catherine" came to mind.
I was a member of a wonderful 12 step group for many years. Al-Anon was where I learned the value of living in the moment which involved letting go of the past and realizing I could dream & plan but I had no control over the future. I also learned that being present in the moment is vital to my sanity but it is not always fun or easy, especially in a situation like the one last week. I was hurting and could not change that on my own. As I sat hoping the next name called would be mine, my mantra was I surrender to my own highest good.
I also turned to gratitude - for my health insurance, my general good health, and the encouragement & prayers of my family.
The physical cause was discovered and recommendations made including seeing my personal physician as soon as possible. Returning home brought further gratitude, especially since no immediate treatment, other than a pain reliever, was necessary.
So, even though I could not go with the flow of the original plans for that day, a new flow was set in motion that will look closely at my current needs, review my regular prescription medications, and be sure that I am creating a lifestyle that will produce ongoing health and well-being during my 76th year. The new flow was more challenging, harder, than my original plans would have been. It also brought me information I had no idea needed.
When you have the chance to have fun, please go with the flow! When you are faced with pain or suffering, do the same please....resistance only makes it worse.
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