I'm so tired of being injured. I fell almost 6 months ago to the day and I still can't get through shooting a concert without limping home and limping worse the next day after the inflammation sets in over night. The slower rate of healing as an older adult, sucks.
Not looking for sympathy here
Getting older it s blessing and luxury not afforded to everyone and I am grateful for it
Just getting it off my chest...and left knee...and right hamstring
No kidding. Aging sure ain't for wimps, especially in recovery. Wish this was discussed more often in the rooms.
I speak on it from time to time. I suffered permanent back damage at 27 but still finished my career as a firefighter …and did that without drugging it away.
It I accepting it while demanding that what can be accomplished while in pain is done regardless
I eat pain like candy but it is possible to push me into overload
Totally relatable. My last run back in the early '90s, was rife with stupid misadventures. Had some bad accidents in recovery, too. Sustained physical injuries took a long-term, compounded toll. Doc stopped suggesting surgery because he knows I'm more leery of post-op pain management than I am of operations. It's a pretty safe bet that neither of us have stayed clean/sober this long to entertain potential relapse triggers, right? 🤔😉👍
Acceptance is the answer
It is not that I hurt
It is, “What can I accomplish while I hurt?”
I refuse, as best I can, the expenditure of any emotional energy on expecting it or even wishing it to be different
All my energy is spent on accomplishing what is possible, in spite of it being exactly as it is
Most never realize the power of refusing to have expectations
Or to not entertain worry about a future that has not arrived yet
It is this exact moment where Life occurs
Beautifully expressed, with deep respect and admiration. Thank you.