Not So Common

I got a cold. Probably what is referred to as the “common cold.”

You know, when you feel tired, weak and achy. You cough and sneeze throughout the day, can’t breathe at night and your throat really hurts.

It just didn’t feel so common to me.

First of all, it’s been a very long time since I’ve been sick. It seemed to come out of nowhere.

Secondly, I didn’t have to debate calling in sick. There was no one to call.

Better yet, I didn’t have to pretend to feel good and show up anyway.

I did, however, tone down my symptoms – which I have always done – so as not to alarm anyone. That’s another story.

I was glad to have a couple of people to reach out to and inform of my upcoming absences. One was my bible study class and the other, my meditation group.

It made me feel connected and that I might be missed.

On Day 4, as I sat in my morning recliner, I asked God the reason for this cold.

In the past it was usually about slowing down and practicing better self-care. These days I am doing those things much better.

This was somehow an invitation to linger even later. To ponder longer, to journal more and eventually to put pen to paper what’s been percolating in my heart, mind and soul.

It’s an idea that combines my training in life coaching with my desire to grow more spiritually and help others do the same.

I would spend the next several hours, and more, in my recliner creating a new page for my website.

You can view it here.

I’m excited about this.

It feels good.

And, I feel better.

Wow . . .

“He works in mysterious ways.”

Here’s to more WOW Moments!

Lucy