I think I'll have a quiet day today. Yesterday was my annual physical (pretty good but "room for improvement" according to the doctor!) and I got the next Covid booster plus a flu shot. I'm not feeling terrible this morning, but more achy and headachy than usual. Maybe I'll just take it easy. It's supposed to be a beautiful day, however, so who knows how the spirit will move me.
My biggest takeaway from the physical is the need I have to more actively address my mental health. That's still a challenge for me. I believe it's stress levels that interfere with many of my body functions...it's puts a lot of strain in the mix. Honestly, I've made a lot of improvement over the years, but this past summer was a bitch for me. And this fall has brought up a lot more melancholy and attachment to the past (which isn't useful).
I would venture a guess that in this day and age, stress levels and mental health management are critical for us all. We don't live in a culture that supports our humanity or our uniqueness. The things we see around us are distressing and disturbing. We lack the ability to be intimate with each other. And there's a long list that follows, even more so for marginalized communities.
Anyway, my wish for us all would be to have a lived experience the truly supports our well-being from all angles. A woman can hope anyway.
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