Puzzle Pieces

" Years ago, someone, I very much respect, told me the reason they were successful is that they embraced doing what other people resent or are reluctant to do.” 

~ Janice Bryant Howroyd

After testing the limits of my slowly healing arm for 2 days,I decided to give it a day of rest yesterday.

I am still seeing daily progress, however this will be a long road to full recovery (or as close to full as it can get !).

I have had to make some adjustments in my life style as well.

I had to hire someone to cut the grass.

Between Susan's now weekly trips to South Jersey ,including over nights,and the absolutely unending rain we have experienced,hiring someone became the only really viable solution.

Most other household chores and projects have been put on hold (or abandoned) for the time being.

Shelving them alleviates the frustration of not getting to or accomplishing them.

Letting go of these tasks combined with starting to feel better has opened up the possibility for me to try and explore other opportunities. 

While the body may not be up to any new challenges just yet, now that the constant pain has subsided, my mind is clear and is ready and eager, to explore new adventures.

Not that I am looking to discover fire or re-invent the wheel.

However, with a clear mind as well as an abbreviated workload, there is the opportunity to use my brain and imagination ,to be creative or productive, or both!

In the good old days, when I had Becky at my side 5 days a week, this type of new challenge would have been a lot easier.

Having no one else to depend on on a regular basis, I find that I must be more calculated and deliberate as I move forward.

I can only do as much as I can do.

All humans have limitations.

The one really positive take away from this experience is my understanding of just how human I am.

A lot of this mindset is a by product of the mindfulness course I have been taking.

It's kind of amazing how the pieces of the puzzle of personal growth are starting to come together. 

I love it when that happens!

Shavua Tov!