It’s one of those days. I’m sitting in a comfy chair, with my hot water bottle, planning my day around the pain.
As anyone living with chronic pain issues knows well, It’s always up and down. There are days I can manage the pain quite well, get lots done, live life without limits. And then there are days like this one.
I had to do quite a bit of stretching and breathing exercises this morning before I could get out and get things done. Years ago, when I started doing this, the discipline of needing to exercise made it seem like another boring chore I’d have to endure. But now, I’ve learned to relax into this and actually enjoy this time spent in quietness, in tune with my body and spirit.
Like doodling, these times have become meditative and prayerful times for me.
Pain makes it very difficult to stay focused on anything. The ability to stay focused is a vital ingredient of quality time. My desire for quality time in prayer and meditation is what keeps me doodling.
~shini abraham, ©2013, duco divina – contemplative doodling
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