My mom is 85 with avascular necrosis (her hip is deteriorating) of her right hip and knee. Her mobility has severely decreased, she is now using the bedside commode, unable to go up / down stairs anymore. It is hard watching her in constant pain, her bones move out of places all the time. Sometimes I wish I had someone to talk to that understands.
My time in wind ensemble, my highest level music group, and also while practicing by myself, requires my highest level of concentration, so for me that time functions like meditation.
Don’t waste any time if you’ve been telling yourself that you’re “too old”. I started my instrument FROM SCRATCH at age 75, and I haven’t stopped since.
Hope you will all ”FIND your BLISS!”
people watching, eating my cone, drinking my coffee has always been a reset for me for the longest time.
im taking a screenshot of this!
I hope your mom is getting good pain control. Hang in there.
Whatever you decide, I wish you well.
These are all great suggestions.
Take some time for yourself.
The gym invigorates me. After a gentle workout I enjoy the warmth of the sauna. It clears my mind.
Make a list of everything that makes you happy. For me that would include watching a sunset, antiquing, a bubble bath, etc. put each idea on a small piece of paper. Make sure each is easily possible with the resources you have available. (Read about Paris instead of Fly to Paris is “do-able” for me). Deposit them in a fishbowl. Add another from time to time.
When you are having a bad day, treat yourself to whatever you pick from the fishbowl.
Thinking of you.
unfortunately, i treat myself way too often. i’ll have to set up a mouse-trap, against myself, on the fishbowl.
will now go and set up the mouse-trap.