Tuesday, March 1, 2011

The Blessing of the Common Cold

I've had three colds in three weeks.  The latest one hit me Friday and really slowed me down.  I could only focus on one thing at a time, and I had to scrap my plans for the afternoon and evening and just let myself be borne along on a current of fatigue and honeyed tea.

Being sick gentled me.  It smoothed out my sharp edges.  I simply didn't have it in me to snap at anybody or to lose patience.   And with my own agenda discarded, I wasn't trying to get anyone to do anything, so there was no opposition.  There was only this moment, and the next, and the next -- and then sleep.  I felt so aligned with God, so much a creature, and I thanked God for the blessing of the cold and prayed that I would feel better soon. 

Now, if only I knew how to get myself back to that place now that I'm well!
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  1. AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Isn't it amazing how such thing can be a blessing, even things like colds? Thanks for this perspective--and for joining our blog network and the community at The High Calling. I love your blog and the way you express yourself. We're so glad to have you!

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  2. AerynApril 18, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Thanks, Dena! I'm so excited to be part of what you're doing at The High Calling!

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