We do worry for you, but we trust that you will pull us in when you need us. You have a lot of wisdom to draw on for strength. If nothing else, remember Scouting has prepared you for something that Patrick Swayze also talked about as Bohdi in Point Break "[It is the] system that kills the human spirit. We stand for something... we show them that the human spirit is still alive." Your writing is a reminder of your ability to inspire and encourage those of us around you to live our best lives regardless the circumstances. Keep writing and we will keep on reading and supporting.
Have you considered acupuncture or deep massage to help manage the pain? I know of others who’ve found these alternatives to help focus the mind as well as lessen the pain. Your writing of course fits well with mind-body meditation. Pulling for you. Hang in there, my friend. — JL
John, thank you. I have, but with Shingles this a no-go. Plus I still have robot parts in me and places that shouldn't be poked or massaged, not yet. But once I'm cleared, yes - a good massage and spa day is in order. Until then, breathing exercises and a medicine regiment will get me through it.
Earlier today, in my second draft, I had written out a bit of my breathing practice as part of the blog. In hindsight, I should have left that part in. :)
We do worry for you, but we trust that you will pull us in when you need us. You have a lot of wisdom to draw on for strength. If nothing else, remember Scouting has prepared you for something that Patrick Swayze also talked about as Bohdi in Point Break "[It is the] system that kills the human spirit. We stand for something... we show them that the human spirit is still alive." Your writing is a reminder of your ability to inspire and encourage those of us around you to live our best lives regardless the circumstances. Keep writing and we will keep on reading and supporting.
Have you considered acupuncture or deep massage to help manage the pain? I know of others who’ve found these alternatives to help focus the mind as well as lessen the pain. Your writing of course fits well with mind-body meditation. Pulling for you. Hang in there, my friend. — JL
John, thank you. I have, but with Shingles this a no-go. Plus I still have robot parts in me and places that shouldn't be poked or massaged, not yet. But once I'm cleared, yes - a good massage and spa day is in order. Until then, breathing exercises and a medicine regiment will get me through it.
Earlier today, in my second draft, I had written out a bit of my breathing practice as part of the blog. In hindsight, I should have left that part in. :)