Such a great insight! I've often gotten attached to the "growth process" that I miss out on the actual growth that I am doing! It's an unfortunate cycle that doesn't end once you've "become healed" but actually when you are able to accept where you are in the present moment. I've done the same thing but with perfectionism. Thanks for sharing Alex!
This is the best summary ever of what I was going for: “It's an unfortunate cycle that doesn't end once you've "become healed" but actually when you are able to accept where you are in the present moment.” Thank you for reading and articulating so well what I was going for. ❤️
Alex, this is such a powerful piece. I applaud you for being so vulnerable about your process and wish you ease and gentleness as you continue to grow into your new self. I'll certainly be reflecting on these questions as they apply to my own health. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your journey Dr. Lovell. With each sentence i saw myself. It took me years to accept my own breakdown of mobility. Realizing that I lost control of many movements had also played havoc on my spirits and confidence. I might sound far fetched when I keep saying how finding MOVING BEYOND and you that I’ve gotten better in building back my courage to accept all the parts of me. Your meditation audios have played a big part in relaxing my tensions so I can focus more on those small things I can do and then do them. They are motivational for me. I have begun to trust myself a bit more to take tiny leaps because of your story and guidance. From what you have come through and continue to go through is encouragement to all who suffer for hope that acknowledging and accepting the new path is the best way forward, So from my heart I thank you. And please keep sharing your journey and your guidance.
I’m so glad this resonated with you. It is so hard to accept a different status quo when your memory tells you otherwise. But the more that I have come to accept what I can (and cannot do), the more I have opened up room for other things. Like writing! Thank you for reading and sharing ❤️
Good essay Alex, especially your pointing out the "comparison trap". How we feel is often about "compared to what?". Here is a good quote about dialing down our expectations for less frustration:
"Let us rise up and be thankful, for if we didn’t learn a lot today, at least we learned a little, and if we didn’t learn a little, at least we didn’t get sick, and if we got sick, at least we didn’t die; so, let us all be thankful. " — Buddha
Thank you for sharing so vulnerablely. My heart goes out to you. I have a dear friend who has an Essential Tremor. I’ve seen the courage, resiliency, and tenacity she has demonstrated.
I’m so glad you felt this article was valuable.
I wanted to offer a thought. You can take it or leave it; I offer it without attachment.
One thing I’ve learned and continue to learn in working with my clients through Yoga Therapy is that some things might never get “better,” per se. But we can heal our relationship with it. This is a lesson I myself now get to learn and experience (rather than simply observe through others).
In this case, I offer that while you might lose abilities over time, you might also open space to gain new abilities. We are more than just the things we can do now, and the things we could do in the past.
Such a great insight! I've often gotten attached to the "growth process" that I miss out on the actual growth that I am doing! It's an unfortunate cycle that doesn't end once you've "become healed" but actually when you are able to accept where you are in the present moment. I've done the same thing but with perfectionism. Thanks for sharing Alex!
This is the best summary ever of what I was going for: “It's an unfortunate cycle that doesn't end once you've "become healed" but actually when you are able to accept where you are in the present moment.” Thank you for reading and articulating so well what I was going for. ❤️
Alex, this is such a powerful piece. I applaud you for being so vulnerable about your process and wish you ease and gentleness as you continue to grow into your new self. I'll certainly be reflecting on these questions as they apply to my own health. Thank you!
Thank you - this comment means so much to me. I am trying to be gentle with myself. That is a constant learning experience for me :)
I remind others to be gentle with themselves because it’s a lesson I find so hard to apply to my own life. ;) Wishing you all the best!
Thank you for sharing your journey Dr. Lovell. With each sentence i saw myself. It took me years to accept my own breakdown of mobility. Realizing that I lost control of many movements had also played havoc on my spirits and confidence. I might sound far fetched when I keep saying how finding MOVING BEYOND and you that I’ve gotten better in building back my courage to accept all the parts of me. Your meditation audios have played a big part in relaxing my tensions so I can focus more on those small things I can do and then do them. They are motivational for me. I have begun to trust myself a bit more to take tiny leaps because of your story and guidance. From what you have come through and continue to go through is encouragement to all who suffer for hope that acknowledging and accepting the new path is the best way forward, So from my heart I thank you. And please keep sharing your journey and your guidance.
I’m so glad this resonated with you. It is so hard to accept a different status quo when your memory tells you otherwise. But the more that I have come to accept what I can (and cannot do), the more I have opened up room for other things. Like writing! Thank you for reading and sharing ❤️
I needed just exactly thus today. Thank you!
I'm glad it resonated with you. Thank you for reading!
It's great insight. Best wishes on healing, and living well along the way.
Good essay Alex, especially your pointing out the "comparison trap". How we feel is often about "compared to what?". Here is a good quote about dialing down our expectations for less frustration:
"Let us rise up and be thankful, for if we didn’t learn a lot today, at least we learned a little, and if we didn’t learn a little, at least we didn’t get sick, and if we got sick, at least we didn’t die; so, let us all be thankful. " — Buddha
Thank you for sharing so vulnerablely. My heart goes out to you. I have a dear friend who has an Essential Tremor. I’ve seen the courage, resiliency, and tenacity she has demonstrated.
I’m so glad you felt this article was valuable.
I wanted to offer a thought. You can take it or leave it; I offer it without attachment.
One thing I’ve learned and continue to learn in working with my clients through Yoga Therapy is that some things might never get “better,” per se. But we can heal our relationship with it. This is a lesson I myself now get to learn and experience (rather than simply observe through others).
In this case, I offer that while you might lose abilities over time, you might also open space to gain new abilities. We are more than just the things we can do now, and the things we could do in the past.
You are always welcome here. ❤️