I rarely get sick… but when I do… I have the habit of doing it rather spectacularly!
I’ve been under the weather for over a week now and I don’t want to be. But for now there’s not much I can do about it [except get better!] And the fact that I am writing this [at all] means I must be on the mend!
Progress!
I sometimes wonder if viruses aren’t nature’s way of slowing us down. Knocking us back into shape. And offering us the opportunity to take a breath and make a few recommended adjustments! [Grin]
Sometimes we get a bit out of sync.
We know we’re out of sync with what’s “meant to be” when life gets kind of clunky. We’re busy. We’re working. We’re doing all we can. But life’s not co-operating with the plan… [our plan!]
No surprises that there are a number of universal truths that might be at play here!
You WILL always get stuck in traffic on the one day you are late.
You WILL always get sick on the one day you miss your vitamins.
You WILL always miss the bus right before it rains.
You WILL always notice the speed camera right after you sail past the sign.
You WILL discover the hole under the arm of your favourite jumper just when you were getting comfortable in it!
You WILL only notice barking dogs crying children and the low distant thump of sub woofers when you’re sick and you’re trying to write!You know what I mean… [chuckles]
Learning to accept what’s “meant to be” sometimes seems like the hardest thing!
But resistance is useless!
Life won’t be forced…
because Life IS the force! [grin]
Sometimes we just have to shrug and say
“For now THIS IS what’s meant to be!”
[And look for the lesson in there somewhere - grin]
Last night’s super cool giant oval orange moon – amazing eh?
John Lennon once wrote…
“Life is what happens while you’re busy making other plans”
He was right.
It could just be those “other plans” that get us so unravelled…
and sometimes there is real value in letting them go!
Letting go allows “what will be” to simply BE…
and that’s [more often than not] when things just magically happen.
That’s all for now… paracetamol and back to bed!
Comments [and commiserations] gratefully received… and promptly replied to!
PS Take a look at this you tube clip. I have the DVD. Don’t you think Deepak has the most reassuringly soothing voice? (((chuckles)))
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I hope you feel better real soon, Jean, and I hope you have someone to help you. It’s even harder being sick all alone, in my opinion. It’s fabulous seeing an Australian moon. What color!!! I watched the video. I’ve always loved Olivia Newton John … and Deepak Chopra isn’t bad (smile).
Thanks Nita
I know what you mean… but I’m lucky to have friends and family around so it’s all good! And I haven’t been entirely laid up… just a bit of a sook really [grin]
That moon was really something else! It’s been raining for the past week and I’d given up on the full moon… but when the clouds lifted the other night this huge orange ball came up rather late [around 9pm] over the horizon. I took it as a good sign! LOL
Glad you enjoyed the clip. It’s an excerpt from the DVD [which is excellent - if you get the chance to see it]
Been there myself Jean, at least does not sound like you ended up in hospital with IV drip like always seem to. Can’t have a simple cold or flue you know, it always has to turn into dehydration, etc. And yes, the fact that you can type at all is very hopeful sign! Hugs, prayers, and good thoughts…..
Gee that was quick!
LOL
Thanks Vera. Appreciate that!
PS Will check out the Comments Button and see if I can make it a bit more prominent. Thanks for letting me know.
And you will always find the lost item you were looking for in the last place you look. Amazing, huh? [grin]
Yep… and that’s right there in the fridge beside the car keys! (((chuckles)))
love that moon shot..whenever it’s that deep orange I can stare at it – in the words from that great Little River Band song – “like a lover”
LRB were just great weren’t they? I loved that song.
And maybe this is something that most of us wish for at some time or other…
If there’s one thing in my life that’s missing
It’s the time that I spend alone
Sailing on the cool and bright clear water
It’s kind of a special feeling
When you’re out on the sea alone
Staring at the full moon, like a lover
they are soooooo fantastic, and at least as of a few years ago still touring. I’ve never seen them, but will jump at it next time they’re in the area….first rate pop melodies with fantastic harmonies. and the guitar break on “Lady” is as perfect as it gets.
I checked their website and they’re actually still packing an amazing schedule. 10 shows a month and in the US as we speak. It was interesting to read the story of the band and how it has morphed over the years. Still… the music remains… always so great. [My personal fav Reminiscing when Glenn Shorrock was still in the mix]