Just One Day.….
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Just One Day… there’s been a theme running through my mind all day. In fact it’s a recurring theme. I wonder what life would be like if…
Just One Day:- I could wake up, feeling great, stretch languorously and get out of bed and hop into a nice hot shower. Dress and go make breakfast for my husband and I.
Just One Day…..
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Just One Day:- I wonder what it would be like to jump out of bed, smiling at a day already planned. A leisurely breakfast with my husband before hopping into the car and setting off for town. A little shopping and then meeting a few girlfriends for lunch. Sitting and chatting and swapping stories of our day and plans for tomorrow. What would that be like, just one day?
Just One Day.…
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Just One Day:- What would it be like if I could get out of bed, pull on my exercise gear, joggers and hop into the car and go to the gym for an hour, or, if I preferred, just go for a run along the beach with my husband. We could just walk leisurely along, holding hands and talk about… what we are planning for the future. Our new home, our new life, happiness and excitement. Perhaps we could plan a holiday, a flight to somewhere? What would it be like, just one day?
Just One Day..…
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Just One day:- What would it be like to wake up and smile, not holding my breath waiting for the pain to let go just enough for me to breathe properly, then getting out of bed, without needing to be helped upright and held steady until I won’t fall over. Walk to the bathroom alone, without needing to be supported each step of the way, before being helped back to bed for heat packs to be brought to ease the pain, and wondering if this will ever stop.
Just One Day….
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Just One day:- What would it be like to have a leisurely breakfast and not handfuls of pills to swallow which need a set regimen to take them. No running out the door to see girlfriends, they vanished long ago when it became impossible to rely on my presence. Nor an hour at the gym, that’s long gone as the ‘issues’ became greater. Neither a walk along the beach because I wouldn’t make it to the sand, without thoughts of a walk through the sand.
Just One Day…..
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Just One Day:- I finally find I can emotionally accept that this is me in the present moment, I accept who I am and where I am and what is currently happening to me and peace begins to rise up in me. Fighting against this reality can only make me more frustrated, while the reality that I am alive, within this moment can make me stronger than I knew, see the greatness of what is and the love in all things.
Just One Day:- I accept this pain, in so far as it is my present reality, but not my only reality. It will not define who and what I am. Love for me is as bountiful as my love for others. I am not diminished if that love is not returned, but if it is then I am richer than I knew.
Just One Day:-
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I began this day thinking of this film about C.S.Lewis which of course meant that I thought of Sir Anthony Hopkins. Here is a man, who has in life, taken all life has to offer without apology, making no concessions to anyone, and accepting the consequences as they came.
This is what I have come to understand when I thought about what might happen if I had “Just One Day“……………..
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“Pain is a pesky part of being human, I’ve learned it feels like a stab wound to the heart, something I wish we could all do without, in our lives here. Pain is a sudden hurt that can’t be escaped. But then I have also learned that because of pain, I can feel the beauty, tenderness, and freedom of healing. Pain feels like a fast stab wound to the heart. But then healing feels like the wind against your face when you are spreading your wings and flying through the air! We may not have wings growing out of our backs, but healing is the closest thing that will give us that wind against our faces.” ― C. JoyBell C.
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Life goes on, with or without me. I have no intention of being left behind, nor of being remembered because I was in pain… I am me, a spirit in my own right and my own beauty. I would not change it if I could because I am growing through this and becoming…. the best that I can be.
This is me, it might also be you. We may walk together, unknown or known, but sharing the same light. It is a light in the darkness we all share at times… but the night always passes. Please share this post, who knows who out there might just be wishing, for just one day…
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“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.” ― Lao Tzu
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If this connects with one person, if this resonated within one heart, lightens one spirit, then take this gift today, for each and every day.
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Blessings to all, Susan x
© Susan Jamieson 2013
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Amazing and beautiful post, Susan.
Just one day: I am so grateful I read it.
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My pleasure. Susan x
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Nice post Susan with some great memes. When people say to me, ‘How are you today?’ My reply, “I wouldn’t be dead for quids.’
Laurie.xox
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Ah Laurie, for a quid Old Nick could have me. I’m tired and I’ve had enough. My facade is beginning to crumble and I;m running out of papier mache to build a new mask.
I long for a rolling green expanse, and blue sky, the call of birds and wildlife and no immediate neighbours, real peace and quiet an solitude. I wonder if I;ll ever make it or if it will be too late. Fingernails are breaking under the strain of holding on.
Sorry – this is depressing but true.
Goodnight my friend
Susan x
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Oh my friend, please hang on. Life will get better and you must look forward, through the pain. There will be a breakthrough for you, believe it.
Laurie.
xox
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I’m hanging Laurie, it was a case of getting it out and down on paper and once done I thought – hell, it might resonate with someone else. I’ve been so stuffed around for a week with doctors and tests my head was spinning and I refrained from a dummy spit.
Thank you for caring – I truly appreciate it.
Susan xox
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You’re welcome Susan. I hear you, doctors are frustrating especially when they aren’t giving answers. I do hope you are feeling better, at least emotionally.
Cheers
Laurie.
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It’s like splitting a log, sometimes the axe bites deep and others you only get a few chips.I think the analogy is pretty good 😉 Apart from that – I;’m too stubborn to let it win… just have to grab the reins and ride the wild horses. Susan x
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Some of them seem to be thicker than logs at times. 🙂
Stubbornness helps us get through too.
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Dear Susan I wish with all my heart that you will be free of your pain and medication routine. I’m sorry you have to live this way. I hope you experience the joy that C. JoyBell C. describes “Pain is a sudden hurt that can’t be escaped. But then healing feels like the wind against your face when you are spreading your wings and flying through the air! ”
Today I am visualising you splendidly flying through the air free of pain.
Love Jenna
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May huge thanks Jenna, I’m waiting to fly…. after this next test (tomorrow) I can use my painkillers again… at lest I might get the edge of the monster. There must surely be some good at the end of this tunnel.
Blessings Susan x
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Oh, I love all of the inspiring quotes, Susan. May they buoy and comfort you! Warm wishes for healing to you….xo p.s. I am so happy for you that you have the enormous blessing of your husband, whose devotion you often write about and which is inspiration itself. Keep wrapped in that love!
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This lady keeps blowing my mind – where DOES she come up with these magical verses, when the evidence on the day would suggest something totally different may eventuate! I’m a lucky guy!
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New Gravatar for LifeChange90, new identity? Hmmm! Same guy who’s nuts about you!
Ray XXX
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Bhange your life and a better you, I win all round. .>3
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I win – I’m the lucky guy! ❤
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Beautiful words Susan, from someone who has lived through a lot with an open heart, and continues to. Blessings.
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Your kind reply is appreciated.
Hugs from a friend
Susan x
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Beautiful.
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There is power and beauty in vulnerability. Thank you for sharing that. Posts like this always remind me we are truly a human family. Wishing you well… Michael
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Many thanks for your kind words, AS always a pleasure. Susna x
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It sounds like you’ve learned a lot and are just glowing with a love light inside, dear. “Love for me is as bountiful as my love for others. I am not diminished if that love is not returned, but if it is then I am richer than I knew.” – That resonates with me. Sharing that light with you – God Bless ~ Robin
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Thank you – really nice to hear from you and glad you liked the quote. It really leaped out at me.
Blessings, Susan x
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Anyone who references Sir Anthony multiple times deserves to be followed. Besides, I like what I’ve read. 🙂
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Thank you – he;s a damn fine actor and I love the depth and breadth of his work. He is always a delight to watch, his characters so believable. I’m a fan as you can see, 🙂 Welcome.
Susan x
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Hang in there and continue to know, deep in your heart, that this, too, shall pass. Pain can consume you but never devour your spirit, that shines in spite of (because of?) the suffering. You have many of us who care about you; please find some respite in that, and the fact that we stand with you. Blessings…
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Thanks Theresa, I know this will pass, but I’ve learned that it sometimes helps to get it out there, or out of me. I also wondered if anyone else would resonate with it and perhaps help them so I thought I’d expose myself.
But I do greatly appreciate you very kind words. I have found a beautiful group of people who are supportive and generous, like yourself and I am grateful for your response.
Blessings.
Susan x
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Thank you.
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Reblogged this on Sophia's Voice and commented:
“I am not diminished if that love is not returned, but if it is then I am richer than I knew.” – Beautiful post from Susan Jamieson
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