Two weeks ago, Rhonda and I did some traveling to California and Arizona to visit family. When we came home, I was so happy that neither of us were any the worse for wear, as they say. Sometimes after traveling, one or both of us get colds despite using our best physical and metaphysical techniques. Generally we’re pretty hardy and bypass colds.
Earlier this week, Rhonda came down with a cold. Our sister-in-law had made a special Doterra oil mixture that is meant to keep a cold at bay. I started using it right away. I took care of Rhonda until a few days later when I also came down with the cold. Before I became involved in metaphysics, I was very compassionate with myself when I got a cold. After metaphysics, I get into the blame game with myself.
Who am I angry with? What am I depressed about? What’s wrong with me that I got a cold when many around me don’t. Blah, blah, blah. What I’ve learned over the years is that a cold is a wonderful opportunity to release attitudes that no longer serve me. It’s also a great time to show myself compassion, rest, and take some time off from my usual work schedule. With today being Winter Solstice, it’s a great day to welcome the light and the sun into my life.
Yesterday, the Ananda meditation group I steward (along with others) had our first Christmas gathering. We were going to chant, meditate, discuss spiritual principles, and then have some social time. I was really looking forward to it. I didn’t go. It wasn’t fair to expose others to my cold nor was it fair to myself to try to go out when I felt so lousy. I stayed home.
Rhonda still has her cold but is starting to feel better. The main word around here today is nurturing. How can we nurture ourselves, show compassion, and allow ourselves to heal?
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