19/03/2026
Convalescence is often time for a philosophical review. I recently had surgery so am off work, and it’s been a wonderful opportunity to bend like a reed I the wind. Not breaking - just finding the strength in being quietly flexible.
So far I have had a week in hospital and am now getting help while I can’t lift anything or drive.
Every time I get space to myself due to illness or holiday, I tend to come up with new (ADHD activated) work projects. Some of them take flight over the long term, others receive energy and then fizzle out, and some never reach the starting blocks.
This time I am doing it differently. I am aware that my restless mind when I’m meant to be resting, makes up really awesome things to do when I’m better. But it’s also very good at forgetting that when I’m better I will reach my capacity easily as I already have plenty to do.
It is a typical ND thing of not being able to properly assess how much is already on the spinning plates if we aren’t actively spinning the plates each day.
So the mantra is NO NEW PROJECTS.
It has been a time to re-assess what’s working and what’s not. What I will love returning to, and what I won’t. As life changes we need to bend with it. Like those beautiful reeds that can stand upright in no wind and then bend almost horizontal in response to changes in the weather or when strong winds haul them over. Strongly rooted, they allow for any conditions with acceptance, grace and dignity.
I am the reed. And the wind is still. And I can wait quietly to see what the world has in store for me. I don’t need to hustle to fill the stillness.
One thing is for sure, I love working with other therapists on creations they want to take flight over the long term. I won’t be seeing anyone online for a few weeks. But if you are ready to hustle something up, or slow something down, you can book in therapy supervision to focus on integrating animal, equine, nature or ancient practices like yoga, meditation and reiki into your everyday practice.
Time available from mid April. Feel free to email or call.
admin@barefoottherapists.com.au
(03) 59811120 and my admin crew will book you in.