First off, I'm feeling pretty good physically today. I got a good night's sleep and my gullet is more normal (note to self: don't go off the prilosec during chemo week). The only problem is that I'm beginning to realize how fragile I am emotionally. All the stresses I carry around about cancer, appointments, medical tests, teaching, what's in store for me after this round of chemo, (the list is endless), are catching up to me. I am now beginning to understand why so many people in my situation depend on chemicals to keep them sane. In an effort to avoid those chemicals (and their side effects) I'm trying other things.
Today I found iTunes U. If you haven't delved into this treasure trove, I highly recommend it! Classes on anything and everything you can think of from some seriously legit places! Now that I'm getting chemo at a place with WiFi, I might just sit and watch a class during my next drip. I'm getting ahead of myself... Today I downloaded a "class" from UCLA - Recreation called "Yoga Nidra". Holy moly! I went into it a skeptic, but you wouldn't believe how refreshed I felt after just 15 minutes!
Of course you're feeling emotionally fragile - who wouldn't?! I've been so impressed with how articulate you and Keith are on your blog-I'd be a blubbering idiot with 1/2 the stress. With your impressive brain, you'd need substantive yet engaging diversions - sounds like you've found a good source with iTunes U. Must look for Yoga Nidra. Last summer Doug was talking about the interesting lectures he'd enjoyed from iTunes U. I'll be sending out the little prayer "Eileen's getting better" with every exhale in my yoga class this morning. Love, Sheila
ReplyDeleteI am so proud of you, and you should be proud of yourself.
ReplyDeleteYour strength is a lesson to us all.
Love, Sue A
I did a couple classes in Yoga Nidra a while ago..... it's lovely isn't it.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and hoping for excellent results tomorrow......
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