An opportunity arises

Remember hearing "cheer up, it could be worse", and then it got worse?

Well, that funny must-be-a-mosquito-bite-but-I-can't-see-anything that I have had under my left arm for about a week, and on the left side of my chest for 2 days, is now an I-can-see-it-and-is-no-mosquito-bite.

Having shingles for the second time, and at the beginning of a three week break, is Such a good opportunity to practice Mindfulness. hahahahahaha

Seriously, it is what it is and knowing that it will "only last about a week" makes it more of an opportunity to mindfully experience each moment as it arises, and not wish for the week to pass. Having compassion for this body (and its occupant) is sometimes challenging but never (in the moment) impossible.

On the bright side, it is still warm enough to run outisde without a shirt if I want to. Mindful of every step and every breath that I can be.