Flow vs. Fear

Over the last few months I've been presented with more than a couple of challenges. My shoulders have been problematic and I've had physical therapy on them. They need more. I've been having regular chiropractic work done; helpful, but there is a long road ahead on that. And, lastly, my knee. It works just fine on some days, not so much on others. There are days where it gets cranky about everything and other days where kick boxing happens with nearly no modifications.

Last night I took a knee (not mine, somebody else's) to the mouth and injured the inside of my lip. As I sat with an ice pack on my face and one on my knee (for good measure) I realized that my whole world felt like it revolved around injuries and trying not to have more, but continuing to enjoy an active life. However, I was hyper focused on getting hurt. Just because my head phrases it as 'not getting hurt' doesn't mean a thing. I'm still focused on sustaining injuries and that is what I'm getting.

So, I've let my fear of getting hurt invade the places where I find joy in my life and I need to let it go. 

Modify to protect the tender bits and ice them afterwards whether they seem to need it or not and enjoy what I'm doing in the moment.

MRI results Thursday. I'll keep you informed!