What I learned during my 10 days of Isolation
On the 25th June, I tested positive for Covid-19, the dreaded virus that has turned the world inside out and upside down to the nth degree.
It does feel like we’ve all been put in an incredibly large washing machine, shaken about and then hung out to dry on the washing line of existence, still not cleaned of the trauma.
we’ve been repeating the words “it’s a strange time… Unprecedented" for over 15 months now!
When does this END? FOR GOOD?
I knew that if the big C was gonna come for me, that it would arrive when I least expected it.
And so it was.
In a new city, away from my friends and family. OH woe is me.
But let’s look at what happened to me and try to turn it into a lesson or two!
My big C monster realisations:
(some of these will be obvious but I really need constant reminders and maybe you do too!)
The mind is not always to be trusted, sometimes it’s better to listen to your friends’ mind instead.
I absolutely love teaching and will always miss it when I’m not doing it.
And on that note, I am back teaching Yoga on Zoom! Check this out: https://www.romanatestasecca.com/purchase/p/yogatorealign
I find it hard to give in to vulnerability but the ‘auld lesson is true, vulnerability IS strength.
We simply cannot survive on our own, no matter how strong or independent we think we are.
My phone is the angel and the devil at the same time - a magic portal of wonder at your fingertips (and the only connection to the “real world” in isolation) but also a ginormous waste of time. I turned off my phone a lot and only contacted people with the essential news.
I feel so completely at peace with the world when I am not distracted by my phone.
I need to continue to manage my screen time!
Movement truly is medicine. I crave it in my life. I believe we all need it and it’s not just about our bodies, but also to preserve the health of our minds. I am so happy to be back moving again :)
I am sure this experience will provide many more lessons - isn’t that what life is all about?
Despite the pain, the complaining, the missed opportunities, my mind playing tricks on me…
…I strangely would not change a thing.
I have incredible people in my life and even though they weren’t physically with me, I felt them by my side every step of this adventure (yes, let’s call it that) and I greatly appreciate such care, love and beautiful support.
Many thanks for reading.
Power to you,
x
Romana
