Witness
There was nothing for her at the cave,
in the dark, but she went anyway.
Rock opened like a wound.
Two white forms stood inside.
A third appeared at her back and called
her by name. Do not hold on to me.
Do not touch me. She cried out
and ran home to tell the story
again and again. Who would
believe her? She did not need touch.
Many men had come to her door and
some women. She had listened to all
their hands, rising in the dark like birds.
Now light spoke her name each day like
a spell. Voices flowed out of rock.
Words echoed in the cave of her body.
~John Mann
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‘Witness’ is one of my favorite poems and it carries special meaning for me this Easter in particular.
As many of you know, I’ve been holing up in my own cave for the past three weeks, focusing on recovering from a painful neck injury. Last night, my friend, Darcy Simonson, suggested, “…the pain is there to tell you something. Rather than push it away (what you resist persists) try thoughtfully acknowledging the pain, ask it what it is here to tell you, listen, and thank it, which will result in releasing it.”
Since I was already getting intuitive insights of a similar nature, my bedtime prayer on the night before Easter was thus dedicated to thanking my pain and asking it to tell me whatever it is that I need to know about it. I found myself imagining my elder brother, Jesus, exploring prayers like this as his physical reality was threatened in the events leading up to the crucifixion and resurrection. I fell asleep with a sense of purpose.
This morning, Easter day, I woke up all scrunched and contorted around a couple of pillows and experiencing quite a bit of pain, as usual. With one foot still in dreamland, I was aware that only moments before I was very comfortable and happily engaged in a fantastic dream vacation with some of my favorite girlfriends. The message I heard, loud and clear, in my head was, “live large – have fun!”
I tossed the extra pillows to the floor and stretched out as much as I could in bed without waking my Sweetie. I felt myself becoming larger even as I stretched. Although I was stiff and uncomfortable, I became excited as I began forming a plan in my mind. I decided today I would create a self-portrait depicting me the way I want to feel, instead of the way I have been feeling, which is the same concrete form of visualization I often create for my clients.
Light speaks my name each day like a spell…
Live large. Have fun!
Today the Light shone on me brightly, warming my cranky joints and muscles. The sky was blue, the daffodils were in bloom and I felt grateful to be alive as I walked along the mighty Mississippi River in one of the loveliest areas the Twin Cities has to offer.
Tonight I’m enjoying writing for the first time in weeks. I wonder, what will the light tell me tomorrow? I am listening with renewed interest.
Do you hear the Light speak your name? What is He or She telling you? Have you thanked your pain today? Please share your wisdom in the comments below.
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Happy National Poetry Month!
April 9th, 2012 - 12:09 am
I so appreciate the suggestion your friend gave you about focusing on the pain and communicating with it. I’ve done this for years, both in waking moments and during my dreaming state. Without fail, the answers come. Sometimes in bizarre symbolism as is the nature of most dreams, and sometimes there’s that immediate knowing, that answer we “hear” with our whole existence. The key part of this practice is being still enough to listen and interpret the messages that come. I find that I have more clear interpretation and am more receptive when I stick with a daily meditation practice.
I’m glad you had a happy day and a sense of renewal and enjoyment with writing!
- Dawn
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April 9th, 2012 - 12:19 am
—Linda,
Sending you some love & well wishes from Duluth <3 Xx
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April 9th, 2012 - 12:26 am
I know this sort of thinking. When I am struggling with something I don’t understand, an ache of sorts I unpack everything until I figure it out. That is not to say there isn’t something physically bugging me but chances are there is more to it than i realize. Good advice.. wishing you deep thinking and a speedy recover.
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April 9th, 2012 - 1:06 am
Dear Linda,
That was great! I hope your neck gets better quickly. Louise Hay speaks in a book that our pain in our body is speaking to us. I have looked at the book and found it very interesting. yup, it’s true!! It’s mostly in our mind, changing the channel in our mind isn’t easy all the time.
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April 9th, 2012 - 1:49 am
Sound advice was gifted to you and you accepted it.. embraced and began to understand the pain… I hope you feel better.. Take care of yourself..
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April 9th, 2012 - 2:12 am
Good that you really took time to realize, analyze and pray. Heal well and follow your dreams…live life king size.
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April 9th, 2012 - 2:32 am
I have heard Him, indeed. The Light of the world calling my name, the One who knows me and Loves me beyond words could ever say. Nice poem, thanks for sharing Linda.
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April 9th, 2012 - 5:42 am
Oh yes, I’ve heard the ‘Light’ speak to me, dear Linda. I have listened sometimes to my benefit and when I have ignored the Light, it caused me a lot of pain. I also believe that our bodies do speak to us and neck ache often signifies stress. So your message to have fun would just fit, wouldn’t it. Sending you love and healing and knowing that you will figure out everything beautifully and teach us all in the process ♥
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April 9th, 2012 - 5:45 am
A most enlightening and enlarging reflection, dear Linda. I love your friend’s advice about pain, thanking it, and asking it to show you why it is there, what it is teaching you.
Yes! Live large and have fun! Celebrate the light!
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April 9th, 2012 - 6:44 am
When the pain/sorrow/ anxiety benumbs you totally you feel His light. I’ve experienced this these days during my mom’s long hospitalisation. Thank you, dear Linda, for this wonderful post.
-Portia Burton
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April 9th, 2012 - 8:05 am
Okay Linda,
I spend much of yesterday walking along the Mississippi. Just before the Lake Street bridge to the south on the Minneapolis side to the Ford bridge then up the St. Paul side.
Long walk with a friend. Sun. Good to get out. Grilled. Went to a movie.
Funny thing is, I found a pain in my back and neck, mostly back and really noticed it in the movie theater.
When I got home, put myself down on the sofa (bed covered with the spring laundry transition, forgot the pain and fell asleep.
I did not see you on our walk. I did not spy your camera nor does it appear that it spied me–but I would not know.
I like your photo.. under the bridge?
So, I slept on the sofa, trying not to think too hard about who or what I want to be, if I want to be someone’s lover, if I want to be this other person’s worker, with whom I will have coffee, next.
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April 9th, 2012 - 8:51 am
It is all in the mind, most of the time. We have to defeat the enemy within to live happily. Aches and pains are signs or warnings about our negative thoughts controlling our minds.
Glad you listened to the light and wrote this post.
http://sulekharawat.com/2012/04/09/how-do-i-define-magic/
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April 9th, 2012 - 11:10 am
Wonderful, Linda! Live Life Large and with integrity and authenticity, as you do. Much love,
Darcy
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April 9th, 2012 - 12:08 pm
Wow, what a beautiful post, Linda! Thank you for your insight and honesty.
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April 9th, 2012 - 12:55 pm
Someone once said to me, “Pain is a healer.” I furrowed my brow at them because at that time I didn’t understand. I have lived a little since then and I understand better now. When things hurt we take notice of it, the cause and every little thing around us because we FEEL. I’m glad you took the time to take care of your pain and I’m sure it will ease very soon Linda. Great photo.
http://lyricfire.typepad.com/lyric-fire/2012/04/lyric-fire-napowrimo-2012-day-nine-of-30-poems-in-30-days-angelicas-angst-.html
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April 9th, 2012 - 1:26 pm
Pain is not a result or an end, it is a messenger to be listened to. I have believed that all my life. Listen to your body, be who you are…ultimately they are in it at your command.
Be well, live large, have fun.
Ron
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April 9th, 2012 - 4:55 pm
Take care Linda and thank you for the advice last night! It is timely and very much appreciated
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April 9th, 2012 - 5:24 pm
Linda, I didn’t know you had neck injury. I just found out from this post.
I never thought of thanking pain. I despised it. Until I read your post… Wow. This is very enlightening… I’ll never look at pain the same way again.
Thank you for again, another great and insightful post, Linda. Belated Happy Easter to you and your family! God bless!
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April 9th, 2012 - 8:25 pm
Hello Linda.
So many wonderful opinions & words of advice here.
I have back issues. Have had for as long as I can remember. There was a time I let the pain take over my life. I also love to exercise, but there are certain exercises that I just can’t do because of my back issues, so I have learned to moderate my exercises in such a way that I don’t aggravate my back any more than usual. In the back of my mind, I know the pain is there, but I no longer let it control my life the way it used to.
I hope your neck gets better soon. Find something you love doing so that will be your focus instead of the pain. Thanks for this thought-provoking post. Might I add…your image is striking! Wishing you well dear friend.
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April 10th, 2012 - 5:47 am
Hi, Dawn! ~
Your comment is profound. I guess they don’t call you ‘Healing Dawn’ for nothing
Lately, I’m feeling an intuitive nudge to look at my dreams more closely. I might benefit from being more fully present during my so-called ‘unconscious’ states and learn from the messages there, as you suggest.
I have been passionate about analyzing dreams for many years. It’s a talent which has been mostly sitting on the backburner, so to speak, lately. Your statement is true: “The key part of this practice is being still enough to listen and interpret the messages that come.” My neck injury has inspired me to slow down and get back into the practice of tapping into those subconscious reserves of wisdom.
Thank you for visiting and taking time to chat! Please come back soon! XO
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April 10th, 2012 - 6:18 am
Hi, Kim! ~
Thank you for your sweet well-wishes! Part of ‘living large’ in my very near plans includes a little road-trip to Duluth. I look forward to meeting you for a little chick-to-chick time ;-x
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April 10th, 2012 - 6:30 am
Hi, Brenda! ~
I love your description of “unpacking everything” until you figure it out.
And this: “That is not to say there isn’t something physically bugging me but chances are there is more to it than I realize.” That’s it, right? When we create ‘illness’ in our minds, it doesn’t mean we are imagining the illness. But, remember to treat the root cause — in one’s mind or psyche — not just the symptoms in the body.
I see clearly now, these conversations are part of my healing process.
Thank you for visiting and sharing. XOXO
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April 10th, 2012 - 7:26 am
I’ve never really talked to my pain like that, but it is an interesting idea. I will have to try it next time my neck acts up. Love your self portrait.
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April 10th, 2012 - 8:17 am
Linda, I hate that you’re in pain but I love how open you are to the opportunities to learn something from the pain. As humans we tend to resist certain messages, particularly the ones folded into physical pain like broken yokes in batter. Eggs are important ingredients aren’t they.
I’ve been experiencing shoulder pain for two nights now and I believe it is connected to the fear I’ve been holding onto. So, today I am pushing through that fear. I may fall flat on my face or soar with the eagles, or maybe hover and land lightly. Whichever it is doesn’t matter. What really matters is that I do that thing that calls to me. The results are out of my hands.
Sending love and prayers for you Linda. I love how you process things and then bring them here to share with the rest of us. You carry the light with you and what a lovely light it is.
Hugs,
Leah
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April 10th, 2012 - 11:42 am
Leah, is pushing through the fear the same as pushing through the pain? I wonder if pain provides us the courage that pushes us through our fears.
And does my own back and neck pain mean anything more than I slept funny on my sofa or carried my shoulder bag too much or is it about my fears of getting old?
Or maybe Linda is just visiting this pain as a function of our salvation from the sins that caused the pain–or maybe the purpose of the pain is nothing more than to manifest the glory of ourselves, the world and God.
Or maybe I just need to be quiet and rest my back and neck so that I will feel better later today. Maybe.
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April 10th, 2012 - 6:55 pm
Pain is much like other trials in life. We can learn something from it, we can look for the message in the mess or we can avoid it, ignore it, treat the symptoms but not the problem. Easier said than done I know. Reminds me a bit of when my daughters would fight and argue as little children and I would thank them for the opportunity to teach them how to get along better. I’m not sure it worked of course. They don’t get along very well as adults….
I always enjoy your perspective! Hope you are feeling better soon!
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April 11th, 2012 - 2:59 pm
Linda, I can’t say that I actually ‘thank’ my pain, more so I ask it to leave me be so that I can carry on with all of the things I want to accomplish. I know that it is telling me that I am doing too much too fast and I need to slow down, but I have so much to do in so little time.
I never really used to experience much pain, a few aches now and again. But this year seems to have been a little worse. My body is not as flexible as it used to be and I certainly don’t possess the energy level that I did last year
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April 14th, 2012 - 7:36 pm
Hi, Cathy! ~
These days it seems that many thoughtful people agree there’s more to pain than the physicality of it. However, I must admit, when push comes to shove, so to speak, I just want to ‘take something’ or have somebody ‘fix me’ so I can feel better after several weeks of chronic pain. Booo-Hooooooo!!!
This whole experience of exploring my relationship with my pain physically, spiritually and emotionally has taken over much of my life this month. More than ever, I appreciate the encouraging words and wisdom of friends like you. Thank YOU!! XOXOX
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April 14th, 2012 - 7:46 pm
Hi, Savira! ~
I have a Yoga question for you. It seems especially strange that, after being healthy as a horse for decades (at least), I suddenly become immobilized by chronic neck pain just a couple months after starting Yoga — hah!
Then, as I’ve been journaling my dreams, I noticed I dreamed about ‘opening a can of worms’ and I wondered upon intuitive analysis if there might be something there about the connection between Yoga and my pain.
Have you ever experienced, with a student, someone who seems perfectly healthy and flexible but then they start a Yoga practice and as soon as things start to become aligned more perfectly it throws other areas out of whack that they used to think were just fine? Do you know what I mean? And then favoring that area sets another one off and so on….
I appreciate your input and feedback — Thank YOU!! XOXOX
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April 14th, 2012 - 7:59 pm
Hi, Janaki & Joyce! ~ Thank you so much for visiting my infirmary — haha! It cheers me up more than you know to read your encouraging comments!!!
@Janaki: I especially love “Live life king size”! Yes!! XOXOX
@Joyce: I’m glad you liked the poem. I’m enjoying getting to know you — we seem to have alot in common
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April 14th, 2012 - 9:08 pm
Hi, Corinne! ~
You are right that neck ache often signifies stress. I think I was feeling stress just before all this started. Now, the main stressor I feel is the neck ache itself! Ironic!!
For example, I was a little worried about finances a few weeks ago. As it turns out I managed to find all kinds of extra money to cover my treatments including a couple deep-tissue massages each week, new orthopedic bed pillows, heating pads & ointments, etc. Luckily I’m richer than I previously believed — haha!
Today I read about the 5th Chakra (back & shoulders) and it’s relationship to ‘Psychic Communication’, hmmm…. http://www.the-auras-expert.com/upper-back-pain.html
It’s all very interesting. Thank you for keeping me company along the way! XOXOXXOXO
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April 14th, 2012 - 9:34 pm
For some reason I missed this post when you originally posted it. I hope since then your pain has subsided. I think we can learn a lot from pain, even if it’s just how to breath through uncomfortable moments…Really deep post. I enjoyed it. Thanks.
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April 15th, 2012 - 5:12 am
Hi, Martha! ~
Thank you for your encouraging words. Honestly, I can’t remember the last time I had to deal with something that stumped me as much as this situation! I appreciate your healing prayers…
XOXOXO
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April 15th, 2012 - 5:16 am
Hi, Portia! ~
At this point, it would be a relief to be ‘numbed’ by whatever is causing this — haha!
How is your Mom? Did she find peace? How about you?
Thank you for visiting and sharing your loving support! Hope to see you back again when I’m strong and cheerful ;-x
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April 15th, 2012 - 5:34 am
I’ve been singing over and over, ‘still I look to find a reason to believe.’ That is, to believe that God wishes to send me a message lying hidden in pain.
I’m sorry about the pain in your neck…I hope you feel much better now
I have found light and peace after a week. The first five days had me awake I had a lot of questions. It wasn’t until a friend broke the silence that I was able to ‘listen’ again.
While everything lies in darkness, Christ comes to bring light. He has shed the last fears and doubts in my mind and gave me true peace. God tells me that His love is greater than all our weaknesses. And I believe that.
Thank you for your reflections shared in this post. Your experiences gave a bit of hope that I am not alone in the journey. Yes, live large.
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April 15th, 2012 - 7:08 am
Linda:
I am experiencing ‘pain’ of a different sort and trying to come into terms with it. I am glad that I stopped by here today — there seems to be a message for me. I embrace the same.
Thanks a bunch.
Cheerio!
Joy always,
Susan
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April 15th, 2012 - 6:53 pm
Dear Clarence,
I wonder how your neck pain is treating you? After coffee with me, perhaps I am your ‘pain in the neck’ now? Wishing you well…
XOXOX
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April 15th, 2012 - 7:04 pm
Hi, Sulekha! ~
I don’t know if I agree that it’s ALL in my mind — I do agree that I create my reality with my mind so that is, at least, where “it” originated
I’ve long been someone, like you, who says, “Aches and pains are signs or warnings about our negative thoughts controlling our minds” and yet, although I vigilantly discipline my mind toward the positive, still this chronic pain has found its way into my everyday experience. Nudging me to re-examine my personal power structure and go deeper, deeper…
I do believe that God, or Life Spirit, or Whatever You Want to Call It, is more than a mere magic wand responding to my whims and moods, either positive or negative. I don’t believe I’m meant to be in constant pain for the rest of my life. Somewhere in between those two extremes I am discovering my Truth in this.
Thank you for sharing the journey with me! XOXOXO
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April 15th, 2012 - 7:08 pm
Hi, Darcy & Bambi! Welcome to my world!!!
@Darcy: Thank you so much for your advice. I’m stirring it into a witch’s brew with ingredients contributed from my many wise friends. Looking forward to seeing you and thanking you with a big, strong, healthy hug someday soon ;-x
@Bambi: It’s such a pleasure to see you here! Your kind words touch my heart! Thank you for all that you are!!! XOXO
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April 15th, 2012 - 9:09 pm
Hi, Tameka! ~
“Pain is a healer.” I’m getting glimpses of the Truth of this — thank you for the reminder!
You couldn’t have put this better: “When things hurt we take notice of it, the cause and every little thing around us because we FEEL.” That’s the stuff right there! Right? Yup…
Thank you for your kind words about my photo — Looking forward to getting YOU in front of my camera! XOXO
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April 15th, 2012 - 10:17 pm
Hi, Ron! ~
“Pain is not a result or an end, it is a messenger to be listened to.”
I’m listening.
Thank you for all that you are. I consider you a good friend and I appreciate the concern you’ve shown for me through this health challenge.
XOXOX
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April 17th, 2012 - 12:03 am
Spectacular post Linda , lots f learning in a lighter way.
Every pain has some reason n if we beleive in it and understand it we will cherish the gain.
Hope u get well soon…:)
Mani
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April 21st, 2012 - 5:27 pm
Hi, Nelieta! ~
Our lives are intertwined in ways we often can’t even conceive of! I think I understand your quandary better after reading your guest post on Bongo’s Blog…
So many physical, emotional, and spiritual injuries to transcend, right? We’re all in this together — Thank you for sharing this journey of healing with me! XOXOX
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April 21st, 2012 - 5:31 pm
Hi, Irene! ~
Like you, “I’ll never look at pain the same way again” after this experience. I guess we’re all learning together
Thank you for your feedback, emotional and spiritual support!
XOXOXO
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April 21st, 2012 - 6:45 pm
Hi, Andy! ~
I can’t imagine going through life with ‘back issues’, or any kind of chronic physical issues! I guess you are a stronger man than me (or something)! No, I must cure myself because it’s the only outcome I can tolerate — haha!
Thank you so much for your well-wishes. I think I’ll pop over to read some of your love poems now for therapeutic purposes ;-x
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April 21st, 2012 - 7:39 pm
Hi, Rachel! ~
You can talk to your pain in rhymes, which puts you way ahead of me!
Thank you for stopping by to say, “Hi!” Please come back soon!
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April 21st, 2012 - 11:44 pm
Hi, Leah! ~
Me? Resist massages? No way! Oh, you said ‘resist messages’ — that’s different! hah!
How is your shoulder pain, I wonder? I’m amazed at how many people have expressed to me about their back and shoulder pain since I wrote this post! Holy moley!!
You always cheer me up! Thank you SO MUCH for visiting and spreading the LUV around ;-x
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April 21st, 2012 - 11:50 pm
Hi, Lynne! ~
They say “laughter is the best medicine” and I must admit, this cracked me up:
“Reminds me a bit of when my daughters would fight and argue as little children and I would thank them for the opportunity to teach them how to get along better. I’m not sure it worked of course. They don’t get along very well as adults….” haha!
Maybe you should have thanked your daughters for the opportunity for YOU to LEARN something from their arguing, rather than the opportunity to teach them something, right?
Like, I’m not going to teach my sore muscles something, they’re going to teach me something. Great perspective! Thank you!!!
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April 22nd, 2012 - 2:24 am
Hi, Mary! ~
For YOU and for ME:
“One of the symptoms of an approaching nervous breakdown is the belief that one’s work is terribly important.” ~ Bertrand Russell
Let’s slow down (a little?) XOXOXOXO
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April 22nd, 2012 - 3:41 am
Hi, Jessica! ~
I expect you are right, I will ‘learn a lot from this pain’! I don’t know what that learning is all about yet.
Thank you for stopping by — your visit encourages my healing more than you can know!
XOXXOXO
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April 22nd, 2012 - 7:31 am
great advice from your friend… especially the part about “tell me whatever it is that I need to know about it” … I recall several years ago going through some of the worst physical pain, that at that point in my life, I had ever experienced. I went to Doctors, popped a bunch of pills during that time, I took a leave of absence and even ‘begged’ God to remove. As I look back over that time and I’ve done lots of reflecting on that and as I read your post it all came flooding back to me …
I needed to learn something from that experience and it took me what I now know as one of my worst depression/anxiety episodes ever… I fought it long and hard, I NEVER IN A MILLION years would have thought that I would “THANK” it! EVER!!!! Now, looking back I know it was apart of my slip into hitting a bottom that I desperately needed… it is taking me on an incredible journey of living sober, loving others, trusting myself, re-building relationships, two beautiful daughters and a wonderful man… a life! I am so incredibly Thankful!
You say things that make me think… and feel! Thank you so much for sharing so openly.
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April 22nd, 2012 - 11:17 am
Hi Linda,
I’m playing epic catch up too!
I really really enjoyed this post!
Sorry to hear about your neck injury, but I love the thoughtful way you chose to work through your pain and healing. I try to apply a similar mindset to a much less drastic situation – whenever I am sore for having worked out, instead of getting mad at myself for being out of shape or being angry with my sore muscles, I use the the pain as a reminder to be thankful – to thank God for having legs strong enough to climb a mountain (however slowly) and for being young and strong and fit. Usually, my legs are so sore, I get the opportunity to be reminded to thank God many many times a day. I’m glad you were able to turn your own pain into a way to grow spiritually.
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April 22nd, 2012 - 12:39 pm
Had a few minutes so thought I would stop in at some of my favorites, so glad I did. this post was inspiring and reminded me of what I had forgotten…thank you. I hope your neck heals quickly, yes live large and laugh is what I say. Although as usual I find it difficult at times to follow my own advice, lol. Love to you, Jan
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April 22nd, 2012 - 3:34 pm
Dear Melissa,
You never cease to AMAZE me with your BRILLIANCE!
I love this: “I’ve been singing over and over, ‘still I look to find a reason to believe.’ That is, to believe that God wishes to send me a message lying hidden in pain.”
Are you feeling better? I hope so!!! I’m making progress…
Let’s sing together, Sweetheart: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrjePH49Aq0
Thank you for all that you are! XOXOXO
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April 22nd, 2012 - 3:42 pm
Hi, Susan Deborah! ~
How are you doing in coming to terms with your pain today? I’m holding you in my heart!
We are all one in Spirit, which means that my pain is yours and your pain is mine. When we share our pain, we share our healing. Thank you for sharing your authentic self with me.
XOXOXOXO
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April 22nd, 2012 - 3:55 pm
Hi, Mani! ~
I think you’re onto something here: “Every pain has some reason n if we beleive in it and understand it we will cherish the gain.”
Thank you for the encouraging words of wisdom! XOXOX
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April 22nd, 2012 - 4:23 pm
Linda,
let me know when you are coming & we shall go for a glass of wine.
XXxxx Kim
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April 22nd, 2012 - 6:12 pm
Love, love, love the pic! I haven’t asked the pain–should. Wonder what it would say? I hope you are feeling better each day and get to enjoy the daffodils pain-free! xoxooxo
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April 22nd, 2012 - 9:13 pm
I believe all pain tells us something…it’s letting us know we need to change something…I have had a pain in my side for 6 years now (nerve pain)..yes 6 years….it at times can bring me to my knees…funny thing is I dissociate most pain..emotional and physical…but this is one pain I have never been able to dissociate away…. I just can’t bring myself to thanking this particular pain…..though I can visualize it for other pains…interesting!!!!….I hope your pain is lessening….sorry it took me so long to get here…just a wee bit behind LOLOLOL..As always…XOXOXOXOXO
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April 29th, 2012 - 3:01 pm
Hi, Amy! ~
Every time you tell me a story from your life I fall more in love with YOU! Thank you for being so thoughtful and authentic! I’m AMAZED by YOU!
I can totally relate to your story and I know this health challenge is an epic turning point in my life, as yours was for you. That doesn’t mean I’m enjoying it any more. But, I respect it.
I especially love this: “You say things that make me think… and feel! Thank you so much for sharing so openly.”
Clearly mirroring each other, as I feel exactly the same way about you! XOXOXOX
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April 30th, 2012 - 9:08 am
Linda how do you feel now? I hope the light is showing you the way. You have some real wise friends. Sometimes it is wiser to acknowledge the negative than to push it away. Your words “Live large, have fun!” will always remind me of you and I hope to do the same. Thank you my friend
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May 3rd, 2012 - 2:38 pm
… awe ~thank you and I agree the feelings are mutual!
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May 8th, 2012 - 2:25 pm
Hi Linda,
The poem that you included in your post really spoke to me about my own back pain, which I have listened to, and which arose from the reasons so eloquently not spoken in the poem. Healing comes in revelations, doesn’t it? Thanks ever so much for sharing your really inspiring story, which was itself inspired by one of the great stories of pain, death, redemption, and rebirth. Your rebirth is your new discovery of the fun to be had in the deep participation of every moment that presents its wonders to you.
Love and light,
Angela
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