I have to say that my time forced to "chill" has been much better than I thought it was going to be. I remember my time n Switzerland when I was stuck with a broken ankle in my dorm with nothing to do. I got rather down for a long time, and just watched TV shows a lot. It was such a horrible time period. That is what I thought this time would be like. It is not at all! I don't know if it is just because I am in a better place mentally, or I have people (my wonderful family) surrounding me, or if I have more productive distractions. Life is feeling pretty good.
The hardest part for me is admitting that I need an extra set of hands to help me. I want to be able to do it all by myself, but I know I can't and even if I try to I generally fail or increase the likelihood of falling over and hurting myself. Looking back (reflection time!) I was a girl who wanted to be strong and independent in an almost isolating way. I am so very glad that I have learned over the years, and even more through this experience, that it is good for people to help each other, that I enjoy helping others, and people will help me if I need it. It is not shameful to ask for an extra hand, or just to help make life a bit easier. I love the people around me who have been helping me while I've been physically weak, and it acts as a reminder that they will be there for me when I am emotionally or situationally in need too.
Yay love and friends, and communal help!
The hardest part for me is admitting that I need an extra set of hands to help me. I want to be able to do it all by myself, but I know I can't and even if I try to I generally fail or increase the likelihood of falling over and hurting myself. Looking back (reflection time!) I was a girl who wanted to be strong and independent in an almost isolating way. I am so very glad that I have learned over the years, and even more through this experience, that it is good for people to help each other, that I enjoy helping others, and people will help me if I need it. It is not shameful to ask for an extra hand, or just to help make life a bit easier. I love the people around me who have been helping me while I've been physically weak, and it acts as a reminder that they will be there for me when I am emotionally or situationally in need too.
Yay love and friends, and communal help!
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Glad your down time is going well and you have family around. I remember how frustrating it was when I broke my arm mountain biking, I'm the type that likes to do everything too. :-)
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