A cautionary tale
It has been
longer than I meant for it to be since you've heard from me, but if I'd
written something sooner, I'd have been violating an Easy World
guideline for action--you know--the one that says you only act when
you're inspired and energized to! And I've done quite enough violating
of that rule lately...
It's been an exhausting (but also exhilarating) time in my life. Till now, I don't think I really realized just how much of the 2 years between signing the publishing contract for Choosing Easy World and the actual launch of the book back in August that I'd spent in Difficult World, trying to do everything "right" according to what I'd been told I should do to have a best seller (and failing as much as succeeding) in that endeavor.
Then, I underestimated how much oomph it took to pack a household, prepare a house for leasing out (renovations, etc.), and move across the country, which we did this fall. And there have been some other unrelenting invitations back to DW that I won't go into. Suffice it to say, the stress of DW--and of dealing with the Difficult World Dictator--will wear you slam out!
So when we got to our new home in North Carolina and I didn't heed the subtler messages that I needed to chill out and rest, I (unconsciously, of course) created a scenario where I'd have to: I fell down and broke my hip.
Two days before Thanksgiving, I was walking the dogs on their leashes in the back yard when a neighbor cat jumped out of the bushes, startled the dogs, they bolted, and it threw me off balance. While trying to regain my balance, I kicked a landscaping tie, which threw me even further off balance, and I ended up falling with a direct hit to my right hip. I couldn't get up and Rick was afraid to move me, so I had my first-ever ambulance ride to the ER. We spent 6+ hours there and I came very close to being prepped for surgery after a CAT scan indicated a crack in the top of my femur, but the ortho doc came in, checked my range of motion, etc., and said he was pretty sure I didn't need it and sent me home with orders to see him in his office a.s.a.p.
After an MRI, it was determined that I had a non-displaced fracture. My first (and hopefully, last) major broken bone of my life. The good news is, I broke it in the only way that doesn't require surgery to repair. (Hallelujah!) It's also not very painful except in certain positions which are not ones required for getting around. I'm restricted to using a walker for 6 weeks and then it should be healed.
You can bet I have let go of every unnecessary thing--no holiday busyness for me--and am following not only doctor's orders, but, more importantly, my own inner guidance, to chill out, rest, and heal! I'm thanking my lucky stars for Rick, who is doing pretty much EVERYTHING to keep the household running and me, comfortable and cared for.
Moral of the story: If you don't heed the whispers of your inner guidance, and listen instead to the Difficult World Dictator, who is always telling you to push, push, push, you'll eventually be forced to hear your Spirit's message in a way that's not quite so subtle! My wish for you is that you'll use my experience as a cautionary tale and back off some of the busyness to be quiet enough to hear the still, small voice of your Spirit that is always guiding you to greater well-being and joy.
It's been an exhausting (but also exhilarating) time in my life. Till now, I don't think I really realized just how much of the 2 years between signing the publishing contract for Choosing Easy World and the actual launch of the book back in August that I'd spent in Difficult World, trying to do everything "right" according to what I'd been told I should do to have a best seller (and failing as much as succeeding) in that endeavor.
Then, I underestimated how much oomph it took to pack a household, prepare a house for leasing out (renovations, etc.), and move across the country, which we did this fall. And there have been some other unrelenting invitations back to DW that I won't go into. Suffice it to say, the stress of DW--and of dealing with the Difficult World Dictator--will wear you slam out!
So when we got to our new home in North Carolina and I didn't heed the subtler messages that I needed to chill out and rest, I (unconsciously, of course) created a scenario where I'd have to: I fell down and broke my hip.
Two days before Thanksgiving, I was walking the dogs on their leashes in the back yard when a neighbor cat jumped out of the bushes, startled the dogs, they bolted, and it threw me off balance. While trying to regain my balance, I kicked a landscaping tie, which threw me even further off balance, and I ended up falling with a direct hit to my right hip. I couldn't get up and Rick was afraid to move me, so I had my first-ever ambulance ride to the ER. We spent 6+ hours there and I came very close to being prepped for surgery after a CAT scan indicated a crack in the top of my femur, but the ortho doc came in, checked my range of motion, etc., and said he was pretty sure I didn't need it and sent me home with orders to see him in his office a.s.a.p.
After an MRI, it was determined that I had a non-displaced fracture. My first (and hopefully, last) major broken bone of my life. The good news is, I broke it in the only way that doesn't require surgery to repair. (Hallelujah!) It's also not very painful except in certain positions which are not ones required for getting around. I'm restricted to using a walker for 6 weeks and then it should be healed.
You can bet I have let go of every unnecessary thing--no holiday busyness for me--and am following not only doctor's orders, but, more importantly, my own inner guidance, to chill out, rest, and heal! I'm thanking my lucky stars for Rick, who is doing pretty much EVERYTHING to keep the household running and me, comfortable and cared for.
Moral of the story: If you don't heed the whispers of your inner guidance, and listen instead to the Difficult World Dictator, who is always telling you to push, push, push, you'll eventually be forced to hear your Spirit's message in a way that's not quite so subtle! My wish for you is that you'll use my experience as a cautionary tale and back off some of the busyness to be quiet enough to hear the still, small voice of your Spirit that is always guiding you to greater well-being and joy.
Be well and safe and have a restful x-mas season and fantastic new year. Wish I could go to the spa with you in January. Sounds wonderful. :)
Best Wishes for a Fast Recovery from the pain and lots of rest for your soul. You could use some HGH right now.(I'm an Herbalist)
I am glad to hear you are on the mend, Julia. I am sending you some Magical Fairy Dust for a quick and painless recovery. This is a good idea, slowing down, particularly at this time of the year. Everything gets done even when I'm not in a hurry.
Happy Holidays to you and yours,
Kevin Foor
San Rafael, CA
Thanks for the well-wishes, y'all!
It IS a magical time (thanks fo the Magical Fairy Dust, Kevin!) and I am definitely counting my blessings and enjoying a slow pace.
I appreciate the HGH suggestion, Heather!
Cathy--sorry you're going to miss the spa retreat this time, but when the time is right, I know you'll be there! :)
I hear you I bought your book things shifted into easy world then had mri on neck and the difficult drs said woof poof u need back surgery with steel plate im going to bed and saying NO
Hi Julia
Thank you for sharing your personal story of pain with Difficult World. It reminds us all that even though we know and practice Easy World that the lure of DW and DWD can come through others or our ego, since ego exists to draw us back to DW. I know this is a definite gentle reminder to me. Sometimes you really do need to just BE. I am sending you much light, love and laughter for your healing. Karen