When the moment of slow down comes you will know it. It will
most likely come with some aches and pains and a bit of exhaustion. Slowdown is the voice that says “time to slow
down and take a rest or at least pace you.” This is not an easy thing for me to
do. Arthritic pain, a pinched nerve and a damaged rotator cuff has brought me
to that moment of slow down and reassess. What can I cut out of my day to help
me heal? What should I do to help me heal? This is not about slowing down, but
about healing. However, healing is going to require that I slow down.
So I did an assessment of my daily activities and divided
them into the must dos, I would like to dos and the fun dos that I can put
aside. I am going to physical therapy which I believe is one of the best tools
for bringing the body back to balance. Further I always eat healthy and exercise
and I get plenty of sleep. But when I am awake it is tough for me to slow down.
I need to spend less time at the computer and more time restfully
moving. Like going and having my nails done, reading a magazine and just
putting my feet up with a cup of tea. I need to teach my classes but I can modify
my movements so as to minimize my physical activity. I need to write and work
on my projects. But I think I will limit this computer time to only a few short
hours a day.
Right now I have time to kick back and rebalance. Right now
I have time to refocus. Right now I have time to take care of me. Right now I
am just going to slow down and enjoy some quiet moments. This is a must do! This reminds me of a Neil Young song; Slow Poke. The faster I ran; the further
behind. It is time to slow down.
Doctor Lynn
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