2025 - 8.5.25 - Rest & Recovery

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This is a podcast about rest and recovery.
Two weekends ago, my husband, TD, and I drove to Columbia Tennessee to visit his family. It's always wonderful to spend time with lovely people. And it's beautiful that he still has several aunts and uncles  to be able to see, touch and reminisce with.
Before we took the 4 1/2 hour drive, I was feeling some congestion in my sinuses and over the weekend.  The congestion lingered so I went to get that checked out when we returned because my nose actually hurt. lol. Apparently, I had some kind of a scratch inside my left nostril. I believe that was the first time for me.

I'm feeling and breathing better and my energy is returning. I've also learned that the body will remind me about things that have happened even when I don't want the reminder.  lol 

August 7 will be the 10th anniversary of my mother leaving this physical form and earth. Words cannot adequately express how much I miss her being on this journey with me in physical form.  Her spirit, kindness, and wicked humor are only a few things about her that make me smile.  I know I feel her presence and energy often. it's different when you can reach out and touch someone, though, isn't it?
I remind myself that it's important to remember that grieving like much of life is not a one and done experience. It can come in gentle waves or tidal waves.  Part of these life practices is about allowing and and accepting what is and I return to my practice of F.L.O.W. (Feeling Loving Open Willing) which is in essence, surrender. 
This excerpt from my book, audiobook, e-book Why Struggle? life is too short to wear tight shoes, Know the stages of grief feels just right for this time.
Know the Stages of Grief
Life is a cycle. We are born. We live. We die. Death is as natural as living. Recognizing and accepting the laws of nature can help us live more in the present moment. As we learn to accept our lives and live without struggling over the inevitable, we can truly appreciate the gift of life.
Denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance are the stages of grief. The time for each stage is as unique as your fingerprint. Experience the emotions as they arise and be gentle with yourself at this time. 
Remember we may also experience grief when we make changes in our lives such as a change in a relationship, moving to a new city or a change in your work environment. A loss is a loss, give yourself
permission to grieve as you feel necessary.
Practice: Remember when someone you loved died and how you felt. Think about the emotions you felt. Were they denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance?
Affirmation: I accept the flow of life. Peace of mind
End of excerpt.