When I broke my foot, I was devastated. I had my whole summer planned, my whole life really. I was going to parlay this year’s fitness into future years of triathlons, longer open water swims, etc. I had a 72 mile bike ride in two days for which I had vigorously trained. I was looking forward to open water swims at Santa Cruz, Lake Berryessa, Donner Lake, Tiburon, and other venues. My yoga practice was consistent and improving. In one unfortunate second, my plans came to an abrupt end! I sat on my pity pot for weeks.
Many believe that we are in an era during which we are being pushed to move towards greater consciousness. It could be that we’re just getting older and shit happens and our bodies start to break down. But, I choose to think that we are being forced through circumstances to look at our attachments. If we can get to a place of non-attachment, we become open to experiencing peace and contentment in the moment. Our joy and fulfillment are not dependent upon the external. Therefore, whether or not they are lost or found is ancillary, not primary, to the wholeness of our being.