Sunday 15 May 2011

Life is Fragile


My uncle is having to go through tests because he has fluid on his lungs. My mum's best friend is battling with cancer - such an inspiring woman. My dad has to have an operation on his knees - age is taking over his body. My twin bro is having tests because of a condition he's had for a while.

I am going under review with the doctor and my medication might be altered. I'm on 40mg of Citalopram a day, but it might be going up to 60mg.

Life is fragile. Life is not pretty at times. Life is like wading through water up to your chest and your footing is uneven and muddy. You can feel like if your take the wrong step your head will be underwater in moments. We all deal with what our bodies throw at us each day. Niggling aches, feeling 'not quite right' and then more serious ailments which can knock us for six. Life is fragile.

That fragility though brings forth so much love and compassion. From the pain comes astonishing care and support from others.

Life is fragile. I love though the vulnerability it brings. I love being vulnerable; it means I will embrace love and support from others, It means I won't be too proud to admit I can't do it alone. It means letting others into your life and having them share in your struggles and fears. It means you are willing to be held emotionally and physically. It means you find peace in the cradling arms of another. It means knowing you are not alone. Life is fragile, tough and relentless.

Life is fragile, but stunning.

3 comments:

  1. Your heart is beautiful. A pure heart shines with love and compassion. This is your heart...xxx Naseem

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  2. wow, you write with such meaning to every syllabol, so much understanding. Thank you for your comment I think noticing is the start to the big change. so many people have told me infact noticing helps us change our thoughts which in turn we unconsiously change our behaviours. :)

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  3. Naseem: :) x

    Kiz: I agree completely. It's like having a light switched on and the dimmer switch being turned up, so you're fumbling less and less in the dark. x

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