sick

Burning itchy sore throat. Thick sneezy cold. Achey limbs, droopy eyelids.

Yes, I'm doing the Vitamin C, Vitamin A, zinc, echinacea, throat coat tea, cold care tea.

But there's a kind of liberation that being sick confers. It releases me from the demands I make on myself. Creates a space to listen to my body. To feel a tenderness and appreciation for her that falls by the wayside when she's healthy and functioning. Each small action takes effort - and feels like an accomplishment. From brushing my teeth to walking to work to paying a bill.