Greetings Readers,
Today’s post is a re-post from late August 2023. I’ve taken the liberty, as I am wont to do, of adding some extra photos to this re-post, incase you are one of the four readers who read this when I originally published it.
If you’ve been reading Words and Pictures by Pamela Leavey for a while know you might know that I have been in Physical Therapy for a couple of months now. Eight days ago I finally got an MRI on my right shoulder, one of the two issues I have been in PT for, and it turns out I need surgery on that shoulder.
Right now I am just processing this new information that I received from my Orthopedic Surgeon yesterday afternoon. It’s not emergency surgery but it needs to get done ASAP. So more on that soon…
For now please indulge my re-run of this Daily Affirmation about releasing our troubles. I’m working on this one myself today because I am just a little over six months out from major gynecological surgery and the last thing I want to spent six weeks in a sling and unable to drive. I am trying hard to not wallow in this woe at the moment, because I have the feeling that Summer is now slipping away…
If you are dealing with struggles and troubles, hang in there, you are not alone.
Life can often make us feel overwhelmed.
In today's world, we're worried not just about our own problems but also the troubles of the world.
It's tough navigating everything and feeling like we're on top of it all every day.
Sometimes, we need to sit back and take a deep breath and exhale.
And then take another one and exhale.
Breath in and release.
It feels so good to breathe out our troubles and release them to the Universe.
Today I affirm that I can not solve all of my problems or the problems of the world in this moment.
I take a deep breath and exhale and repeat.
I imagine the waves at the beach, coming in slowly and then drawing back and I allow myself to simply be in the moment.
I re-mind myself, that there is only now, in this moment and I am powerless and at peace right now.
And so it is, intent makes manifest.
Namaste… Pamela
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Footnote:
All of the photos in this post were taken at Sandy Point State Reservation at the southern tip of Plum Island, Massachusetts, not to be confused with the Sandy Point State Park in Maryland.
I am so sorry to hear that you need surgery again, Pamela. Luckily you already write these affirmations which can help you push through. Be well, I hope the birds have been a reminder of joy and positivity.
I am sorry to hear you need surgery on your shoulder. I can empathize. I have had surgery on both shoulders. It is no fun, but lots of deep breaths, meds, and prayers helped get me through them. I will keep you in my prayers for a successful, uncomplicated surgery and recovery.