Hi Vimal,

Our reflections to each other are invaluable, not only is it good to know we are not alone in the challenges we all face, merely being ‘seen’ always seems to make a difference. Also often someone will write something which catalyses a new enquiry or give a new perspective. One of Ann’s insightful reflections, which was that the feeling of being stranded on a bench screamed karma to her. I confess I did not see it at the time, I was too busy beating myself up for my perceived stupidity in trying to push through pain when my body said ‘no’ that I completely missed it at the time. A timely reminder to remember to look into everything which presents itself even when the physical distracts.

It’s not always easy to be grateful for the challenges and I always admire your ability to do so, it’s not always easy to do so in the moment, especially when those challenges are physical, but the sun does always to seem to shine that much more brightly when we come out of the darkness!

I totally agree with what you said ‘We know the process and how to work with this. If there’s anything valuable having here in this place, it’s that!’ I too am truly grateful for that.

I know you’ll come out the other side and that the sun will shine that so much more brightly when you do.

Pam