Stable is Good

It's been one year since Dennis has been diagnosed with COPD. Last year this time he was operating with a 30% lung exchange capacity caused by inflammation. Reason for the inflammation is still unknown but there are suspects (his parents were HEAVY chain smokers). Dennis has had breathing issues all of his life whereby when he gets over-exerted, he gets lightheaded (think strangulation) instead of the usual gasping for air and quick recovery. His recovery isn't so quick. He breathes in air, but the air isn't getting into the lung tissues to be exchanged. So for a year he's been on 2 inhalers (one for inflammation reduction, one for mucus removal), we've moved the birds into another room, added supporting supplements into the diet, removed gluten and pretty much all dairy from his diet, and I have started practicing energy medicine on him. One year later Dennis' lungs have improved into the low end of the normal range. We, including the lung specialist, are all happy.  The strength of Dennis' inhalers have been reduced and we continue on doing what we are doing. Dennis feels his lungs have returned to where they were before, taking time to recover and not like a super athlete. His cardio capability has improved granted on a much lower incline than a normal person, but there is improvement and that is the important thing.

I will continue energy medicine techniques on Dennis because why not? Even though energy medicine is new to the Western world, it's not new at all and what I am practicing is cutting edge. This last week Dennis told me he tasted and smelled old tobacco smoke which to me says that stuff is moving and being released. This is a good thing. What has been apparent for Dennis since I started energy medicine on him is that he is able to park his butt and do his course instead of finding every excuse not to. Plus he has been sticking to his training and recording his numbers rather than relying on his good looks and charming personality to carry him through. This too is good.

As for me, I have been gradually increasing my pushups so I don't re-tighten my muscles to where they were before. It seems that I have anchored in and am progressing forward with purpose, clarity and ease. This is good. I am excited to be working with my broadsword again and have partnered it with my steel fan to design a new form. I have my ideas, now to bring them to life.

Since starting my energy course my days have become more clear and more purposeful and things just get done. My photo studio and new editing program are ready to rock and after ironing out the glitches (including cleaning the lenses and finding out that my viewfinder has a focus dial), so am I with taking pictures of my current stock and listing in my Etsy shop. Can't sell if they are in the box and no one knows about it. I had this goal last year, but this year it's definitely in action. This is good. I am also looking at email and other distractions with "what requires my immediate attention?" and "is this a time waster?" approach. This is also good.

I do have a list, but my list is short and very focused. I have my lessons to practice and my training to do both in Kung Fu and in energy medicine. A purpose with a plan and a plan with a purpose. This too is very good. So just like in "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" that I am now reading, onward I continue with my journey. As a side note, the point he makes about the road suddenly disappearing and ending up in a farmer's back yard, yep, been there except we were with our 5th wheel and the road on the GPS suddenly disappeared. The farmer laughed and motioned us to carry on through the yard to the road.

Here is a picture of one of my pieces taken in my new photo studio and edited with my new software, Lightroom 4.3. Yes, I am happy.


Sherri Donohue
Hot Torch, Room Full of Glass, and a Kung Fu Kwoon