I listened to my relaxation tape again last night and woke up so relaxed, peaceful, and there was no pain. The cool night air felt so good, I laid there and enjoyed it. I took a shower and washed my hair very mindfully, as I have to really think about getting in and out of the tub safely, there is a chair in the tub and a stool outside the tub so I do not have to step over, we have glass shower doors, and I do want to keep them. Mindfulness is a good thing. I am surprised I did not hurt from the work in the garden. I am taking it easy today. Doing some housework, resting in between chores.

I read a few daily devotional books each morning, and one of them this morning was talking about how important willingness is. It has stayed with me today, willingness. As I walked through the garden admiring what I had accomplished yesterday, I looked out at the street and realized the same distance I was slowly walking with my walking stick in the garden, which is necessary for the uneven ground, I could walk in the street without the stick move my arms and walk. The willingness served me well, I was surprised at how well I did, a little later I did the same distance in the other direction. The hip pain had taken over, wow now I can see that. A downward spiral. It is coming from by back. I will continue to do very short distances in the street. Thanks for listening my friends, I am so glad you are there.
peace
zinnia

Zinnia your posts always make me smile. The one above this especially! Honored to be a listener.

Found the old thread you were looking for: An Apology, and a List of Crap I Did to Cure RSD

Thank you so much Vision, it is an awesome list, I appreciate you sharing it with us. I will pick out a few and put them into practice. You have given me hope that my life can be better.

In the relaxation tape I am doing every night now and once during the day there is a part that says to picture yourself strong, healthy doing something you enjoy. I see myself as a child climbing trees, riding my bike, swimming, and running.

It amazes me that listening to someones voice is helping me relax and the pain melts away, the pain was so bad earlier today when I laid down to do it, and as he says on the tape the relaxation goes deeper every time.

I am glad you are here Vision thank you for shining your light on my path.
gratefully
zinnia