I found this out after a colonoscopy.
I was "recovering", yet every time I fell asleep, the heart monitor alarm would beep.
Eventually, the nurse comes in and says, "just pick your arm up when it does that."
Which means I would fall asleep the alarm would set and I would have to move around to pick my heart rate up.
I think it's a great story that is applicable for myself.
The nurse said, "you have a strong muscle," but what I was thinking is:
My heart is apathetic. It only pumps vigorously when I force myself to do something.
So, I've decided to volunteer at a local refugee assistance program in my neighborhood.
It is definitely time to stop thinking about what to do and jump in.
With the body's actions, the heart reacts.
We are not divided beings.
My journey towards peace, love, and hope can only be furthered by stepping with aim, yet with blind eyes as well.
Shalom shalom shalom.
