Here we are 10 days later and my headcold turned into sinusitis- I ended up at the doc a week ago and left armed with antibiotics to take daily. I finished those yesterday, and while I’m feeling much better, I’m still not feeling the way I ‘should’. For a few days there- I really let it annoy me- after all I have things to do- important things and being sick is keeping me from it.
Guess what? Getting frustrated and annoyed didn’t change what was- I was still sick, and fighting against it didn’t change the reality of it. So I decided to just let go- and just go with things. Last night, I was coughing and annoyed and tonight- I’m feeling a lot better. Still not where I need to be, but I’m getting there. I’m looking forward to getting back to the everyday things of life- but in the meantime I’m just doing what I can and accepting that this is where I’m supposed to be right now in this moment. It is what it is.. and fighting against it won’t change it.
So what I am doing is watching Life Class with Oprah. If you haven’t seen it- you should visit Oprah.com and check it out because it’s definitely worth your time. Today’s was a live stream with Iylana Vanzant. I’ve been a fan of hers for years- so it’s great to see her and Oprah working together again.
One of the quotes they shared was “Whenever you argue against reality- you will suffer.” – Byron Katie
That was a proverbial lightbulb moment for me today- because I was arguing with the reality of being sick last night- and I have caught myself time and time again arguing against the reality of many things- all in vain. I’m sure I will need a reminder of this again in the future- but for today- I get it and I’ll just keep moving right along and being grateful where I am- instead of fighting reality.