Marooned

I feel like I’ve missed the cruise ship I was on.

Warrior

I had this whole post laid out until I trashed it in favour of a picture I found online somewhere that says it just right.

Life’s a garden…

I have the tiniest garden which I nurture as much as I can.  Amusingly, it’s been somewhat of an extension of myself – in hindsight.

Exhaling

credit: dahliakhodur.wordpress.com

Sometimes it’s not about being positive, hopeful, pushing forward.  Everything needs to breathe and that is a two-way movement.  The past 2months have been about stopping the forward motion.

A Tale of Duality

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…”

I should’ve stayed in bed

I’ve had a tummy bug since Sunday.  I thought I’d be able to get to the office today and planned to go in late to avoid the traffic stress.  It didn’t happen.  I even had to rest after a shower so I figured I’d better get to the doctor today.

“Life’s a Journey, Not a Destination”

A Message from Deep within the Forest “Life’s a Journey, Not a Destination” I don’t mean to use clichés.  And this title isn’t one.  I’m quoting a line from a song by Aerosmith much to my own amusement which I’ll share later. Did I leave you hanging a little in the post about my latest treatment update?  I meant to so that you could understand my perspective.  That’s how my last few weeks have felt to me – hanging uninvolved from a branch in the tree of life!

Through the Looking Glass

A well-meaning friend responded to my recent treatment status with, “That’s sad.” My immediate reaction was frustrated anger.  Thoughts about that…

“Rough Conditions bring Precious Gifts”

This is an excerpt from a book by Robin Sharma – a fairly recent discovery of mine.  I can take positive motivational stuff in small doses but this guy, the author of the acclaimed The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, has some great insights.

Four Agreements and a Test

Gifts / people / lessons come into our lives as we need them and are ready to receive them.  I received an audio book from a friend while in hospital last year.  At the time, I knew it was valuable but I was preoccupied with getting better physically and reintegrating into the real world.  This week I listened to it.