Saying Yes for me is about art . During Covid I had half my bowel removed , my world was totally turned upside down . The operation was the least of my issues , I developed two frozen shoulders and chronic pain thst I have never experienced. I also became anaemic with hold ups on treatment due to Covid . Overnight I experienced old age as barely unable to climb stairs . After nearly a year the shoulders gradually wore off to then be thrown into chronic pain in my wrists and hands . I was a Reiki teacher before Covid and became interested in mind /body pain , very the last two years I have worked on unresolved grief and rage and nearly pain free . I started to teach myself Botanical Art about two years ago and although have come along in leaps and bounds I want and require some quality structure and tuition . So as I write I am hoping for a place with Edinburgh Royal Botanic certificate course . I have told myself Why not ? This is for me , finally after a life time of people pleasing This for me š
Saying yes for me has been about writing. All my life people have told me that I should write. Iām halfway through a book called āStaying Togetherā. It is a books for couples to deepen their relationships. Beginning in 2017, my life took a sudden turn. I became gravely ill. Had emergency surgery, and things have gone downhill physically for me now to the degree I am 95% bed bound. I am still hopeful for a full recovery, yet have no idea how long the process will take. I turned 71 this year. Iāve said āno,Iām not able to attendā to pretty much everything.
that's very powerful. Writing saved me during some similarly dark years although not as bad as yours. I am making a comeback, for which I am deeply grateful. It's easy to forget that some options aren't available to many. Thanks for this.
Sometimes saying YES manifests in much less obviously dramatic ways -- I have come to recognize that in my own life, in which I will be a debut novelist - published -by - a biggie - traditional - publisher when I'm 73 -- feels quiet right now while I'm in the prep stages, but it's the result of a big honking YES that I said years ago. Thank you for the perspective!
I love this, Jan. My adventure career came out of this. And so much more, when I finally decided to write a book, then another. The yesses get easier when we practice, as well as learning to say no to what doesn't work any more. Yay!
Saying Yes for me is about art . During Covid I had half my bowel removed , my world was totally turned upside down . The operation was the least of my issues , I developed two frozen shoulders and chronic pain thst I have never experienced. I also became anaemic with hold ups on treatment due to Covid . Overnight I experienced old age as barely unable to climb stairs . After nearly a year the shoulders gradually wore off to then be thrown into chronic pain in my wrists and hands . I was a Reiki teacher before Covid and became interested in mind /body pain , very the last two years I have worked on unresolved grief and rage and nearly pain free . I started to teach myself Botanical Art about two years ago and although have come along in leaps and bounds I want and require some quality structure and tuition . So as I write I am hoping for a place with Edinburgh Royal Botanic certificate course . I have told myself Why not ? This is for me , finally after a life time of people pleasing This for me š
Iād like to quote you Fiona, for another article. Please advise. Thanks so much and I am so sorry for your pain.
No problem go ahead x
Saying yes for me has been about writing. All my life people have told me that I should write. Iām halfway through a book called āStaying Togetherā. It is a books for couples to deepen their relationships. Beginning in 2017, my life took a sudden turn. I became gravely ill. Had emergency surgery, and things have gone downhill physically for me now to the degree I am 95% bed bound. I am still hopeful for a full recovery, yet have no idea how long the process will take. I turned 71 this year. Iāve said āno,Iām not able to attendā to pretty much everything.
Writing has been my saving grace.
May I quote you?
Of course!
that's very powerful. Writing saved me during some similarly dark years although not as bad as yours. I am making a comeback, for which I am deeply grateful. It's easy to forget that some options aren't available to many. Thanks for this.
Writing saves many of us I suspect. Connecting with others here has been a balm
Sometimes saying YES manifests in much less obviously dramatic ways -- I have come to recognize that in my own life, in which I will be a debut novelist - published -by - a biggie - traditional - publisher when I'm 73 -- feels quiet right now while I'm in the prep stages, but it's the result of a big honking YES that I said years ago. Thank you for the perspective!
I love this, Jan. My adventure career came out of this. And so much more, when I finally decided to write a book, then another. The yesses get easier when we practice, as well as learning to say no to what doesn't work any more. Yay!