Today is one of those good news/bad news kind of days. Let's start with the not-so-good (does anyone ever pick good news first when asked that question? Let me know what you think...) to get it out of the way. I definitely have some sort of small bug that I have been fighting off for the past few days (none of the symptoms line up with COVID-19 and I am in communication with my doctor, so no worries, you guys!), and it just has me feeling not 100%. I think a lot of it may be the extreme weather changes we have had recently, including a touchdown tornado a few counties over. Weather really impacts my fibromyalgia, which has a whole range of symptoms.
We also have been fighting with the rapidly closing medical device stores to get me the necessary supplies for my Type 1 diabetes. It is a daily hassle now as many insurances are not being accepted and every month has the potential to cost several thousand dollars depending on how the tide shifts. It is anxiety inducing, but we are breathing through it.
Okay, enough of that. Some good news! The government finally negotiated an agreement for a relief stimulus package of roughly two trillion dollars to help boost the economy and provide for the over 30% of the American public who filed for unemployment last week. Again, ups and downs...but speaking of ups and downs, yesterday we had some practice in balancing.
Last night we connected via zoom with an old friend of mine to practice Tai Chi and Qi Gong. Not feeling 100%, it was a great way to exercise physically in a low impact way, while supporting my immune system and concentrating on breathwork. I am definitely sore today too!
It was really beautiful to be able to see someone who I haven't been able to be in the same room with for over five years. We are looking forward to spending a lot more time with her as we develop a regular routine for breath and energy work. Both of which are so helpful in uncertain times. Thanks for the great catch-up, Marya!
With some achy muscles yesterday, I indulged in an epsom salt bath with meditation. I haven't really taken that kind of time for myself before this quarantine, and feel like it is turning into an investment of time, rather than a sentence of time. As I felt my muscles relaxing and mind easing into a calmer state, I couldn't help but smile just a little bit, thinking about which of these habits I am going to choose to carry forward past this time.
I even invested time in grooming my sweet pup, who may have the best looking hair of all of us by the end of this isolation.
Afterward, I felt that I was able to fall asleep much more naturally and got some really good rset, which has been difficult for me recently. I am hoping that tonight will be the same. ALthough there was less connecting on social media today, I am feeling proud of how I am allocating my resources to pick up old hobbies, learn some new ones, and generally listen to my body in a mindful way.
Productivity and peace. What a wonderful intention for moving forward.
Prepare, don't panic.
-Allison
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