For the past week-and-a half, I have been elevating and icing my injured foot (partially-broken toe). Meanwhile, my hiking partner Karen sends me beautiful pictures of wildflowers.
"No weight bearing for two weeks," the doctor said. "Follow up with your doctor in two weeks for a second x-ray." Will see my doctor on May 8.
No weight-bearing? Yeah, right. I live alone. Good thing I have a high tolerance for pain.
Moved through despair and feeling like a caged animal.
Wildflowers are at their peak now. I took these photos last Spring in local foothills.
"If you can't do things you love - hiking and running- what makes a good day, at minimum?" I asked myself. This helped tremendously.
For me, it's a good book and some quiet.
What about you?
Start with the fact that you woke up and your mind works.
Excellent. My answer too.
@Athena Word
To be still breathing when you lay your head down.
To have a reason to wake up.
Any day I wake up feeling reasonably good is a start.
Then if everything works without issue - things in the house, car, etc.
Any cat vomit is on the floor, instead of the rug - or non-existent altogether.
The hummingbirds are feeding !
I have a decent workout at the gym.
After that - all is possible !
smart to have low hurdles. when you clear them you are almost flying.
Waking up refreshed. Sun is shining. Windows are open t a fresh breeze.
THEN that first morning tea out on my screened in porch, listening to the cardinals.
Pretty much starts my day off with a smile...
A long long conversation with a friend afar that I havent talked to in awhile.
A movie that inspires me about humanity or the residence of people or one about nature.
A good book or site that teaches me something new
Listenening to one of my many play lists on you tube while doing paperwork or something I don't like to do.
when you can't walk, it is definitely limiting.
I can't imagine being put on non-weight bearing for a broken toe.
I have fully- and I mean fully wrenched a toe sideways and just grimaced and popped it back and taped it to a neighbor for a couple of weeks.
A meaningful day, its when i pay attention to must of the things thats going on in my life. Or try to do...
Getting up in the morning, eating breakfast, taking my morning meds and vitamins, and not wanting to go back to bed for a while........Better yet are the days when I resist the urge to do so....
A few years ago I was refereeing an adult soccer game on a Thursday night when a leaping player landed on my foot and broke the tip of my toe. The next day I had a youth game to referee and limped and hopped around to get through the game, and later I told my assignors I could not do my weekend games (luckily it rained and most games were cancelled). By the following Thursday the swelling had gone down and I was able to referee again. If my toe had been broken below the knuckle I doubt I would have been back on the field that soon. I hope you get back on the trail soon.
Oh man, chronic back issues have me returning to this question far too often! Like you, my favorite thing in the world is hiking/walking/exploring. In order to appease both my back and my heart, I keep distance, time and terrain on my hikes moderate. Even then I’m often hobbled the next few days, but it’s always worth it!
Hope you heal fast and get out there very soon!