A Summer of Inconveniences and Delight
Inconvenient health matters & Happiness in all the little moments
Well, it’s mid-August and back to school for some of the country, and honestly…I have no idea how we got here so quickly, without climax or crescendo.
Two weeks before the start of school I typically begin a countdown, obsessing over the number of days left, the last of the unique and enjoyable moments and activities, the boo-hooing about losing my baby to another school year…and so on!
For some reason the ending of this summer was different. It felt quiet, low-energy, and without celebration of the important and exciting transition coming for our daughter. A celebration she would have found annoying if there had been one! 😂
Though, I can’t help but wonder…
Could it be all the inconveniences of the summer had me down and ill-prepared for a new year…another new beginning?
Let’s begin with the inconveniences…and they’re all health related
The potential for poor health was a hard pill to swallow for this yoga and mindfulness teacher who tries very hard to stay active, eat healthy, and maintain a joyful, positive mindset.
In May, right before school ended for the year, I began seeing a chiropractor for an injured arm and shoulder. This turned into many appointments for adjustments and massage therapy. Time consuming and interrupting to mornings and afternoons that were to be enjoyed sleeping in and swimming.
Also at the end of May, an ultrasound came back showing possible polyps or fibroids and a uterine lining measuring 3 times thicker than the high-side of normal. 😬
And finally, knowing my 50th birthday was fast approaching, I was due for a routine procedure that would show if I carried the same disease that was responsible for my grandma’s death back in 1991…I was 17 at the time.
Intuition…
Procedure 1
Deep down into my spiritual and physical bodies, into my bones, I knew that I did not have colon cancer. I’d known it on an instinctual level for two years…the span of time my parents kept asking me to get the procedure done.
And my intuition was confirmed to be correct…no concerns whatsoever, return for another screening in 10 years! YAY!
Procedure 2
Now the other procedure had me a bit concerned. But I still felt, inside my spirit, gut, and bones, that there was no cancer. At times I began to wonder, to doubt my intuition.
Could I be wrong?
Do I know my body as well as I believe I do, or is my psyche in denial?
How could there possibly be a problem with the divine space in my body that was responsible for bringing me the most perfect joy of my life…my child?
July 22nd was open at the hospital for the doctor…and since that day was a special one where I knew I’d be under a more protective veil - for it was the Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene, and the repeating 2 holds significance for me personally (“Hi, Grandpa! Thank you for always saying ‘hello’ and for looking out for us!”) - I reluctantly booked the date.
Sparing you the fine details…two weeks after the procedure I learned the polyps and tissue that were removed were all benign…thank GOD! 🙏🏻
It wasn’t until after I’d received the positive news and was sitting at breakfast with my little lady, that I realized I had been living in a slightly lowered state of sad, worried, negative energy with a muted tunnel vision of my present and future.
I needed that good news in order to see in color and feel a joy-filled life again.
As for the small one…
A scratched cornea from a mascara wand turned into four physician visits - three to the pediatrician and one to the ophthalmologist. 🤦🏼♀️
Apart from the health concerns…
One un-health related inconvenience was the cancelling of a trip to Savannah, which has been rescheduled for December, after Christmas…⛲️ and we can’t wait! The spots and things I’m most looking forward to there are The Paris Market, ghost haunts and tours, amazing meals, the Bonaventure Cemetery, and the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist!
As for the delights…let’s allow the images to speak for themselves
Beauty & Wonder…Everywhere. Pause the noise & look.
Happiness. Joy. Bliss.
Love this little lady so much 💖✨
Final thoughts…
I’m so happy to be back with you on a regular publishing and podcasting schedule!
Looking forward to sharing more with you soon!
xoxo
Michelle 💖✨
p.s.
…on a scale of 1 to 10…How was your summer?! Share your summer joys and highlights (and inconveniences!) in the comments!
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