Balance you need in your recovery

Soon after my bike accident in 2014, I was shocked by the devastating pain that even sitting or standing caused. The timing was awful, I was scheduled to teach a workshop, a 3 hour drive away. I considered canceling. But it was sold out and people were depending on me. 

I somehow survived the 10-hour workshop but in acute pain. The setback was devastating, greatly prolonging recovery.

I should have rescheduled the workshop.  We need rest when injured and when pain is severe.

Chinese grandmother wisdom tells us that health is our greatest treasure. We all have bills to pay and duties to fulfill, but health and recovery need to be balanced with other priorities. There is no magic formula for these adjustments, but they’re needed. 

May you find the balance you need in your recovery.