LJ Idol - Week 1

[garnigal]

My mind and body betray me on a daily basis.

They betray me in simple ways: stumbling over my words in an important meeting, an uncontrollable fart in a silent yoga class.

They betray me in complex ways: shaking hands, broken glass and I dissolve into tears, certain I’ve ruined everything.

They betray me to my family, to my friends, to my co-workers. To those I love and those I tolerate and those I downright hate.

They betray me in bright light: unsatisfied with the body in the mirror.

They betray me in darkness: eyes closed and yearning for sleep that won’t come.

But each day is new, fresh. But each day is an opportunity. But each day I try to improve. But each day I try to make one person happy.

• Husband says he loves me


• Child holds me tight


• Mother invites me for dinner


• Father drives to the ends of the earth


• Brother tells a joke


• Friend shares a coffee

And I lay in bed and count my blessings.

My mind and body betray me, but…

My heart and soul are full.

Comments

[garnigal.livejournal.com]

Thank you, I appreciate the compassion. It's not as bad as it sounds, being inspired by a prompt about needing a struggle to feel alive. I've got a good family and a good job, just sometimes... those yoga farts sneak out, you know. :)