Jo, my life (and body!) has been a giant spiraling shit show for the past several months, but your reminder about our bodies are systems....oh, I needed that. Thank you. Glad you're walking again. Fingers crossed I'll be doing the same, soon.
At the risk of suggesting something you've already tried, I found shoe inserts to raise my arches actually solved my plantar fasciitis issue. Within two days. Seriously. I went from feeling like I was walking on stubs of bare bone, particularly first thing in the morning, to skipping, yes skipping. Also, get your pelvis alignment checked. If that's out, your knees will be out, so your feet will be all wrong.
I am the opposite at the moment. After 18 months of gloomily trailing round wet and windy Fells, I am relishing this spell of warm weather, and so, so ready for it, particularly given it's not seen that often up this way. My arms are scratched from thorns, my fingernails are filthy, I'm getting freckles.
I do, however, totally get your astonishment at it being 2025 and we're in our sixties. How the F did that happen? That said, there's nothing like losing your spouse to make you (eventually) feel very, very alive or, at the very least, obliged to really live your life because not everyone gets that option.
Scarlett! Thanks for the tips. I have good inserts in all my shoes but so far, no change. But as my knees are dodgy, it could well be misalignment.
I’m glad to hear of your freckles and fingernails - that’s just as it should be. As you say, we’ve got options where some of our beloveds have not. Weirdly (or not) just as I published today, the weather has changed and we have our first rain in what feels like weeks. Even thunder. I’m grateful for it all.
You can do this Jo. I remember your drive at step aerobics classes back in the day, me and PC Dave Cullop at the back trying to keep up, noticing your wry smile at our feeble efforts. We’re all different now, trying to connect better with the real truth. For me, a promise to self that my current involvement in our community is only to make it better. Other than that, sorry to say I scroll first thing every day to see what the Evil Orange One has done now, vital to my vow that peace and love will prevail one day.
I was going to say "those were the days" but they really weren't! Although they had their moments. The EOO has waaaay to much real estate in my head and he doesn't have the best record with management. Or with anything, come to think of it.
"I appreciate this sounds desperate - depressed, maybe - but I’m in neither of those states. I’m just abso-bloody-lutely overwhelmed by All The Things." zinger / so true / i read your whole post with delight
i'm 74 (and 1/2) and life does seem to speed up and fill with multitudinous annoyances at the same time / walking sounds good except i can't walk so well - i ride my bike
heading now to the meditation cave to bury my head in the warm wash cloth of myself sans news thoughts and abso-bloody-lutely everything
Strolling in the ‘hood,
whether feeling bad or good,
elevates the mood.
...
Walking in the wood,
whether weather warm or cool,
for the soul is food.
Jo, my life (and body!) has been a giant spiraling shit show for the past several months, but your reminder about our bodies are systems....oh, I needed that. Thank you. Glad you're walking again. Fingers crossed I'll be doing the same, soon.
I believe in you Tracie!
At the risk of suggesting something you've already tried, I found shoe inserts to raise my arches actually solved my plantar fasciitis issue. Within two days. Seriously. I went from feeling like I was walking on stubs of bare bone, particularly first thing in the morning, to skipping, yes skipping. Also, get your pelvis alignment checked. If that's out, your knees will be out, so your feet will be all wrong.
I am the opposite at the moment. After 18 months of gloomily trailing round wet and windy Fells, I am relishing this spell of warm weather, and so, so ready for it, particularly given it's not seen that often up this way. My arms are scratched from thorns, my fingernails are filthy, I'm getting freckles.
I do, however, totally get your astonishment at it being 2025 and we're in our sixties. How the F did that happen? That said, there's nothing like losing your spouse to make you (eventually) feel very, very alive or, at the very least, obliged to really live your life because not everyone gets that option.
Scarlett! Thanks for the tips. I have good inserts in all my shoes but so far, no change. But as my knees are dodgy, it could well be misalignment.
I’m glad to hear of your freckles and fingernails - that’s just as it should be. As you say, we’ve got options where some of our beloveds have not. Weirdly (or not) just as I published today, the weather has changed and we have our first rain in what feels like weeks. Even thunder. I’m grateful for it all.
You can do this Jo. I remember your drive at step aerobics classes back in the day, me and PC Dave Cullop at the back trying to keep up, noticing your wry smile at our feeble efforts. We’re all different now, trying to connect better with the real truth. For me, a promise to self that my current involvement in our community is only to make it better. Other than that, sorry to say I scroll first thing every day to see what the Evil Orange One has done now, vital to my vow that peace and love will prevail one day.
I was going to say "those were the days" but they really weren't! Although they had their moments. The EOO has waaaay to much real estate in my head and he doesn't have the best record with management. Or with anything, come to think of it.
Peace and love all the way.
"I appreciate this sounds desperate - depressed, maybe - but I’m in neither of those states. I’m just abso-bloody-lutely overwhelmed by All The Things." zinger / so true / i read your whole post with delight
i'm 74 (and 1/2) and life does seem to speed up and fill with multitudinous annoyances at the same time / walking sounds good except i can't walk so well - i ride my bike
heading now to the meditation cave to bury my head in the warm wash cloth of myself sans news thoughts and abso-bloody-lutely everything
Enjoy ❤️