Thanks, Deven

Daughter Deven writes, in part, in one of her articles in Elephant Journal: 

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"My Tai Chi says a chronic knee injury is due to a argument between your hips and ankles. We would never accuse a bridge blown up as a casualty of a war, a "bad bridge"-- so the same perspective can be applied to the knee, shoulder, back, whichever part of the body ails you, especially if it is a joint......"

Now, my injury isn't chronic, it was very acute. Said knee was standing there one second, happy as a clam, minding its own business when, blammo, it was hit broadside by 60 pounds of  Wonder Dog hurtling happily through space. The crackling, popping noise it made was gut wrenching. There was more numbness than pain and a sinking feeling in my stomach and head. "Oh no, oh no, this didn't just happen. Please let's turn back the clock 3 seconds"

Deven says:

"Magic?We can switch from a position of blame to one of curiosity and compassion.  Many of my AcroYoga colleagues refer to a place of injury,  or dis-ease as "magical" because that place holds so much potential: an opportunity to listen deeply to the whispering discomforts of the body; to repattern that which is not working; to learn from within how to be more compassionate, nurturing and kind to our bodies first and foremost."

So she got me thinking. Maybe this situation IS sort of magical. I have had to slow my life down by about 70% (pretty amazing considering the slow, methodical place I was coming from.) I have the gift of time. I have discovered a new discipline in myself. I am thoroughly dedicated to therapy and proper exercise, doing everything assigned and more. But most importantly, I am actively, completely grateful for all the healthy parts of my body, for all the things I can do.

 So thank you Deven. Thanks too, to the doctor, the brace manufacturer, the PT crew and....the little engine that could.  Also thank you to Kathryn for the gift of comfrey tea. I am a believer.

Read more by Deven in FindingYoga.blogspot.com