...I winced in pain today..ohh hell..it's actually been near a month since I managed to mangle the insides of my foot!
Now, this being the case..my new motto is simply this "PAY ATTENTION", and from here on in, at least when it comes to walking about..I'll watch where I'm going and may even leave the bubblegum at home! :-P
Alright, besides my foot beating to it's very own rhythm from the rest of my body, it's been a pretty good day. The sun is out, it's warmer than usual which generally has people in better spirits myself included.
My doctor visit was fun yet interesting with my asking this lovely healer about how his Ramadan fast was going in the first week. I think he was genuinely pleased of my interest and explained to me this fast, with a smile on his face all the while. I love smiles, better still..it's gratifying to make people smile and have them share their thoughts/lifestyles/religions. I learned somethings today and I'm richer for it and all I did was ask....
I learned much today besides that..I learned to love the simplicities in life. Just hobbling about to the doctors and x-ray clinic, along the way I enjoyed watching people. The laughing teens, all texting and probably texting to each other, whatever, it made them laugh despite how the communication took place. The father with his two identical twin 2 year olds and the look of relief on his face when one nurse happily played with them for sometime while he was filling out documents..lol..2 year old twins ohhh my! I also literally stopped to smell some roses on the way home while enjoying probably the best fudgicle I've had in a long time...
I also realized I wasn't rushing today, well.. the foot prevented it and in this situation I have to admit that it feels DAMN GOOD to not rush around! Think I'll make a practice of not being the proverbial "running like a chicken with head cut off" for one reason or another. Slow and steady is starting to grow on me..think I should let it really take root this time.
This day was a multitude of many appreciations I've forgotten to appreciate. Smiling and talking lightheartedly with all sorts of people, admiring/smelling flowers, enjoying an ice cream, and all because I needed a day off from work with this foot which..I tended to forget about at times.
Pain and the necessity to seek a sloution to healing it caused many pleasures this day. A situation so opposite from one another yet the oxymoron provided valuable lessons.
"As you walk down the fairway of life you must smell the roses, for you only get to play one round."
- Ben Hogan
2 comment(s):
Isn't it brilliant how stuff like that happens. Had you not wounded yourself, you would have missed all these little things the day brought you. I am learning this all too well and the hard way. I think often times it is the universe's way of telling us "pay attention." But maybe next time Miz Universe there can be a little more subtle in her admonishments. Ya think?
I have to agree with you on that. Twas indeed a brilliant day..I think repeats are necessary with the exception of foot pain etc.
The Universe can be full of mysteries in her workings..I like to think this was her way of making things a little more clear,..a little more interesting and a little less hectic.
Being in her world...I'll take what she give and get up again..I hope? ;-)
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