I Mowed My Lawn
I mowed my lawn the other day and in doing so I wore out my forearms. This in turn made playing the guitar difficult. I don’t know if it’s just getting older, not being in top physical form or if it’s the MS kicking in. I suspect it’s more to do with the MS than anything else. I have noticed over the past few years since my diagnosis that I get more physically spent and a whole lot quicker than I used to. So when I mowed in the morning and then tried to play the guitar it proved difficult.
I will say, on a side tangent, that I really don’t know what all is MS related and what isn’t. Some things I know for sure are, some I know for sure aren’t, but there is a big muddled middle that I don’t know. Whatever the cause what I do know is what I experience. Practicing the guitar after mowing was hard and I couldn’t play very well. It will take a day or two to be able to play well again.
Difficult Circumstances
I think knowing the root cause of circumstances and difficulties can help with future endeavors – such as practicing before mowing. However, knowing the root cause doesn’t always help alleviate the circumstance. For me I had to get the lawn mowed so, whether the cause was getting older or a symptom of MS my muscles were going to be tired no matter what.
Sometimes it is difficult dealing with certain circumstances and the difficulties they bring. I don’t like having MS, I don’t care for losing my balance, falling and hurting my back. I do not like constantly tripping while running due to foot drop. I do not revel in my knees getting worse because my leg muscles are weaker. I don’t like not being able to practice guitar simply because I mowed my lawn. But it’s not always about what we like or don’t like, it’s more about what is and what isn’t.
I may not like all those things having MS causes but it has no regard for what I like or don’t like. What it is though, is me choosing how to respond to those difficulties. I may not be able to play the guitar today but perhaps tomorrow. I will not stop playing because I had a difficult moment, rather I will just have to wait until my muscles will let me. That is what life is about – pushing through those hard times and then appreciating the accomplishments when you get there.
When you are out there pursuing your passions and interests don’t think it will be smooth sailing. Expect something to hinder you. When it does come along do not give up because of it but in full knowledge that it will happen resolve in yourself to push through. You got this!
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