the hospital stay 2023
Yeah, that's pretty much what it was like. My being slipped behind a cloud for about eight days. I had surgery for small bowel blockage. The doctor said this just happens sometimes. and it happened to me - suddenly and severely.
Overshadowed, yet some good energy kept shining through. In the hospital I listened to peaceful, healing music and watched some videos to pacify my mind. I reflected on my life a lot, and vowed to make some changes about how I spend my time and energy. Hopefully more worthwhile and creative things. Simple things. Love more, eat well and take care of myself as best I can. Then I can be present for others.
I had a dialogue with my body and promised good things. In a way, it was an awakening but I had to be stripped of my day to day energy in order to hear the lesson. I was in pain but not fearful. I'm pretty sure I was visited in the hospital room by my Dad and other guides (but it could have been the pain meds..ha!)
I came home and started to recover but less than a week later I was back in the hospital for two days for hernia repair. It was a pre-existing condition which was made acute after the first surgery. Hard to believe but yes, that happened. I am recovering well with a voracious appetite. Resting, gulping fresh air when I can and just healing and trying to go easy.
I'm grateful and happy and feeling better every day. I want to revive my interest in photography and writing and practice more sumi-e painting. Simplicity, peace and more love.
A deep bow to whatever comes our way...namaste, Gary
There is a road, no simple highway
Between the dawn and the dark of night
And if you go no one may follow
That path is for your steps alone
- Robert Hunter / Grateful Dead
