Looking at this photo from February, I feel flustered at how quickly life has changed. Hanging out with amazing friends and never once thinking about a face mask or social distancing or any of our pandemic behaviors feels so long ago.
I feel the same way when I look at pictures from before my accident. While I have come so far and I’m so grateful for my progress, I still feel discombobulated by the changes in my life and body.
I’ve learned that these feelings are a part of the grief process. My brain injury and covid seem enmeshed, as I wonder, “𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘐 / 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘣𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯?”
Spoiler alert: it won’t be. Instead, we adapt.
Mindfulness helps me to adapt to the ever-changing landscape. That’s why I started sharing these mindful minutes. I used this breathing tip countless times today...it helps me go from confusion to acceptance.
I hope it helps you, too.
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