Growing up, I heard it a lot, “Failure is not an option.” Thinking about it now, I realize that didn’t feel like a very nurturing mantra. It felt abusive, like much of my childhood. During a recent meditation, the thought floated into my awareness with a whole new meaning.
“If you don’t slow down, your body will find a way to make you slow down.”
Thanks, Body! Here’s what I’ve learned:
• Happiness is an inside job
Of course, we all know this in our heads, but I really got the experience, again!
Gregory came to pick me up after surgery. The hospital staff made sure I was full of pain and anti-nausea medication before he put me in the car for a two-hour drive back to Orlando. For the first two days, I happily leaned on him and went for walks up & down stairs and around the community pool. Then the medication wore off AND an infection set in.
Nonetheless, I spent a total of 12 days with Greg. Peace, love, harmony, rest, healing, joy. All were present and continuous.
There is a teaching that speaks of humans being the salt of the earth. As I remember, it was taught to me that we are the salt of the earth, and that if the salt loses its savor, it is worthless, good for nothing.