Health, Worry, and Transformation
Two nights ago, at Monday Night Alive, I shared a story about my health, and how through Instantaneous Transformation I discovered that worrying about it was a choice, not a requirement.
I’ve had a few bouts of sinusitis since last October, so when it came back last month, I had some blood-work done to try to figure out why these infections kept coming back. When I called my doctor’s office to get the test results, they would not give them to me over the phone, and insisted that I had to come in to meet with the doctor. My initial reaction was “Oh no, what could be so serious that they won’t tell me except in person?”
At that moment, I realized that the worry was just a thought. The reality of my health in that moment was exactly as it was and couldn’t be different. It wasn’t going to change just because I didn’t have the test results right then, as I would prefer. It wasn’t going to change when I did get the information, either. I realized that I had the choice to worry and complain about the situation, or to leave aside what couldn’t be different, and get on with my life and my tasks at work. With that realization, I took a deep breath, and went back to “being a professional me” (as discussed at the wonderful Transformational Time and Project Management seminar this past weekend) and handling the aspects of my life and work that could be handled.
This morning, I went to the doctor’s office at 8am and had my meeting with the doctor. As it turns out, there was nothing serious to worry about. What he wanted to discuss was the results of my allergy report. It turns out that I have moderate allergies to two common kinds of mold, a leaf mold and a variety of mildew. By taking appropriate medication and managing my environment, I should be able to control these allergies and avoid further infections.
I’ve discussed this with my employer, Amy Gideon (here at TAG Online), since we’ve had a few roof leaks and water damage to the walls and ceiling tiles in our office. We’ve decided to get an air purifier for the office, and since we hope to move to our new, water-damage-free office soon, this should be sufficient until then. I’m going to get the prescriptions recommended by my doctor, and I’m also working with Karen Lee on a nutritional program designed to minimize allergic reactions and improve immune system health.
What’s been truly delightful and transformational is that none of this required any extras - worry, fear, or complaint. The circumstances arose, and even though they were not preferable, I could handle them directly, with grace and ease. It’s “normal” to get upset about health, because it’s so socially acceptable as a topic for complaint and worry, but the upset simply isn’t necessary.
