Whew! A week over. The first week post treatment. It was a week that could have gone in any direction with potential for extreme side effects. Happily I managed to make it through with milder ill effects and also better awareness of my own body and it's ability to adjust and give me clear warning signals. I feel like I'm back in the saddle, sitting tall and back to myself again. I have my brain back and more importantly, I know that my brain and my energy will come back following each treatment. Maybe not to the same extent each time but my fear of living in a world of 50% energy, 66% brain power for months on end is likely not a reality.
I shared a beautiful walk today with my friend through the rainforest at the Capilano Salmon Hatchery. We were showered in the spray off the damn. Saw an amazing double rainbow created by the spray and sunshine. A beautiful day and a great way to celebrate this week.
What I learned last week:
- Naps are good; naps are great; naps heal.
- Chocolate is not always the best solution and it's ok not to want chocolate sometimes. Even when you are standing in a chocolate shop.
- Too much couch is bad. Gotta change it up now and again.
- While I always thought I had good balance in life, like anything else it is important to keep seeking to improve or refresh that balance. We need to keep adjusting the scales.
- Listen more. Even closer to your body, your family, your friends.
- If you've done your job well, it is easier to step back and let others take the lead when you are unable. It is your reward for the work you've done.
- Build community around you through support of others who in turn are there to support you.
- When you slow things down, you see more and can listen better.
Not bad for one week. I might just come out of the journey a bit wiser!!
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