A couple weekends ago I experienced something I’ve never experienced before. My family and I were rear ended on a major interstate full of traffic.

Adrenaline is a wondrous thing.

The after effects of adrenaline wearing off is a wondrous thing.

Dealing with multiple insurance companies, phone calls, paperwork, injuries, car rentals, auto insurance adjustors, health care appointments, is all really quite a wondrous thing.

I keep looking for the “good” in all of this.

I can honestly say, I’m not upset, I’m not angry, I’m not full of blame or rage, or walking around feeling sorry for myself.

BUT I can say, I’m tired.

It’s hard to read intellectually stimulating books I usually like to read.

I want to watch funny sitcoms instead.

I’m doing my best at work, yet I realize it’s not my “normal” best.

And did I say, “I’m tired?”

This experience has given me more appreciation for others that have gone through a similar situation. I can sympathize more for sure. I can understand better the increased stress of life circumstances and events that occasionally occur on top of “normal daily life.”

So, I’ve realized an important lesson. I need to do better, by being okay and allowing myself time to recover.

It’s okay to watch funny sitcoms.

It’s okay not to read intellectually stimulating books for a while.

It’s okay to go to bed early and sleep in a bit longer.

I know it’s all temporary. And I know I’ll get better if I honor what my body is telling me.

And it’s okay that this blog post isn’t very long. 😊

See you on the flipside of full rested recovery!