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Passing Storm

Evelyn Herwitz · May 17, 2022 · 4 Comments

It’s pouring rain as I write on Monday afternoon, much needed after a very warm weekend here in Central Massachusetts. I was planning to go out and run some errands, but fortunately I noticed the darkening sky and heard rumbles of thunder as I was getting ready. So here I am, back at my computer, waiting out the storm.

One never knows what is next.

All of us who live with life-altering disease know this feeling all too well. While we may be able to influence outcomes, given healthy choices, good access to quality care, and enough resources, our bodies eventually deteriorate. And we don’t control the timeline. The older I get, the more I appreciate that the present moment is the only reality. Paying attention is essential. So is the ability to pivot.

Now the sky is lifting and the rain, easing. Thunder grows fainter, confirmed by the radar on my phone app that the storm has passed. We have more information and tools at our disposal than at any previous time in history to help us make thoughtful decisions. But ultimately, making the most of our time on this spinning ball of earth and water and sky means simply to stay present.

I’ll be heading out soon. Be well, Dear Reader.

Evelyn Herwitz blogs weekly about living fully with chronic disease, the inside of baseballs, turtles and frogs, J.S. Bach, the meaning of life and whatever else she happens to be thinking about at livingwithscleroderma.com. Please view Privacy Policy here.

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Filed Under: Body, Hearing, Mind, Sight Tagged With: body-mind balance, managing chronic disease, mindfulness, resilience

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  1. Rita says

    May 17, 2022 at 3:03 pm

    I keep my eyes and ears open to find joy daily. It’s huge in staying positive and hopeful.

    Reply
    • Evelyn Herwitz says

      May 17, 2022 at 3:27 pm

      I totally agree! 🙂

      Reply
  2. BARBARA STONE says

    May 18, 2022 at 12:05 pm

    DEAR EVELYN, YOU MAKE EVERY TUESDAY SPECIAL !! I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH SCLERODERMA OVER TWENTY YEARS AGO, AND HOW LUCKY AND THANKFUL I AM TO BE HERE. THANK YOU FOR THE TUESDAY REMINDERS.
    SHARING YOUR KINDNESS AND WISDOM IS INVALUABLE TO SO MANY, AND I COUNT MYSELF AMONG THE FORTUNATE!
    MOST SINCERELY, BARBARA STONE P.S. YOUR PHOTOGRAPY IS AMAZING!!

    Reply
    • Evelyn Herwitz says

      May 23, 2022 at 2:37 pm

      Thank you for your kind words, Barbara! Be well.

      Reply

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