I’ve been pondering the similarities between grieving and recovery. Recovery is a return to a normal state of health, mind or strength. Grieving is a cause or occasion of deep distress or sorrow. And I’ve been doing both since last September.
Grieving is an continual journey. The triggers of grief sneak up on me at times I least expect. Grief cannot be measured because there is no defining end.
But recovery is evidenced in countless ways. A gain of strength or mobility in an area of physical challenge. Or recovery of an interest that seemed lost to you just a few months ago. A step forward. A measured progressive step.
I’m keeping track of my recovery steps. This week I was ready to decorate the front porch and dining room with patriotic decor. I was always into seasonal decorating except for the last six months. No Christmas, Valentine’s Day or Easter. But my state of mind took a step forward to bring out the decorations for Flag Day and the Fourth of July. It was good to embrace this personal tradition again. A little step here. A little step there. I’m recovering my life.
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