A Daily Phone Call

--by reikigardens, posted Jun 4, 2013

Everyday, I call my mum and ask how she is doing. On most days, she complains of pain and aches and low energy. I listen and ask more questions about her eating and sleeping. She describes her life with very little joy and a sense of dread.

This conversation goes on for several days. One day, she decides to visit her health care provider and take extensive tests. She decides that she will wait for the answer and the tests will determine what her life will be.

I listen and mention that, each day, we have an opportunity to enjoy the moment. Every day, I ask her, "What are your thoughts today?"
She tells me more about her unpleasant days and nights.

Finally, she receives the report from her doctor. All the pain that she has been experiencing is not due to any disease or turmor. There is no condition that can explain her severe pain. Although my mum may not be ready to change her thoughts, and even though she still talks about the pain she experiences in her day to day existence, I make sure to speak with her every day.

I've noticed that as I practice kindness towards others, there is a rippling effect. What I have learned is that obstacles come into our lives to help us grow. Thanks to my mother, I'm and growing and opening up into a new way of being.

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Posted by reikigardens
Jun 4, 2013
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cabbage wrote: You have such a great attitude and thank you for sharing your insight "obstacles come into our life to make us grow" you are beautiful. Big hugs to you, and bless you for listening.

Tamilyn aka Peacehunter wrote: I send your mom love and light! Hugs for you both. And all my other lovely friends commenting here. I love you's xo

Bluxess wrote: Thank you for your wise words on pain ... Even science have shown how emotional pain is as valid as physical pain because they all light up the same brain region ... I send loving metha for mother's pain and fears to ease out ... Warm hugs to you, my friend :-)

jsmc10 wrote: it is true that every day is a chance to live and enjoy life. Sometimes this is easier said than done though. Thank you for being there for your mum :)

Mish wrote: Everything you said is Truth. We can put others in The Light & visualize healing for them and send out this energy to them (many different ways to say this..... prayer, God, etc., each on their own path, yes?). We all hold your Mom in our "prayers".

deactivated wrote: wonderful!,really awesome!,and that is right(obstacles come to us to help us grow and we learn a new way of being).Thanks for sharing my friend,have a lovely time.

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