Just some thoughts around going from feeling defeated and destroyed to remembering that you are still here to live...as best a life as you can.
He was dying. It was at a critical juncture and even still I am both inspired by the wisdom he shared with me AND the reminder of impermanence.
Sometimes we really can't help how our health is affected. Some random pathogen and a rare genetic response to those type of pathogens combine with other health factors, compounded into a situation beyond our control.
That day I was at the top of my game...woke, attended a community church service, went to a baby shower, sitting at a body composition I enjoyed after a beautiful reset at the beginning of the year. Engaged in community at multiple levels, and just enjoying feeling good in life.
Then a phone call during the day sparked concern. My heart dropped and it felt like I was being cut out of the picture.
At that point I switched off reacting and went into observer mode. I can't help if I don't also remain mindful of me and present in this moment.
I realized that one of my friends may not make it...and he shared..."I'm not afraid. I'll be fine." He actually had more concern for me being around to enjoy MY health and life than he did for himself. It was in that love and peace we forged forward to where we are now.
We enjoy balancing our journey. Some days it's all about the banana bread and plantain chips and the next day it's green smoothies and a hike.
In this impermanent space, we honour one another by being mindful and not letting things swing too far....out of respect for what the other would want out of life...is for them to be in it and enjoying it fully, while they can.
In what simple ways can you live out that gratitude for the life you have now? In what ways are you honouring how others want the best for you in life?
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