When I was deep in the throes of Lyme disease, someone suggested I read "When Things Fall Apart" by Pema Chödrön, and it opened my eyes (WIDE!) to this idea. I kept trying to get my feet back under me, but the truth was—they were never going to be under me again. And fighting against reality was causing me so much turmoil. It is scary to accept that the rug can be pulled out from under you at any moment, but once I did, peace started to creep in.
When I was deep in the throes of Lyme disease, someone suggested I read "When Things Fall Apart" by Pema Chödrön, and it opened my eyes (WIDE!) to this idea. I kept trying to get my feet back under me, but the truth was—they were never going to be under me again. And fighting against reality was causing me so much turmoil. It is scary to accept that the rug can be pulled out from under you at any moment, but once I did, peace started to creep in.
An amazing book! I read it a few years ago and it was also very influential for me
I really appreciate how you’ve put into words this experience. I totally relate
Thank you for the kind words, Emily 💗