Only a day late...not bad for me, really, particularly because I've been hibernating a bit, trying to work through some stuff. That's my nice way of saying I've been pretty bitchy and cranky and haven't felt it's right to inflict that on people.
Today I am trusting that I'm getting a little better everyday. My asthma, which hasn't had a big flare in more than 10 years, has been back with a vengeance this week. I'm told it's leftover inflammation from that flu I had last month. Regardless, we all know how much I don't like being held back, and this is doing just that. Meds were adjusted earlier in the week and today was the best day since.
Today I am grateful for the time I got to spend last weekend with my friends who are part of the Association of Women Surgeons Council. With all of the craziness I've been feeling here, it honestly felt like an island of sanity. Most importantly, I felt a little less lonely in this business for a while, and that alone made the trip worth it. The fact that we got some great work done was simply a bonus for me.
Today I am inspired, yet again, by Brené Brown's thoughts on shame and resilience in her TED talk that she recently gave. The fact that she specifically mentions surgeons and how we teach in this- well, it's reflective of a couple of brief email dialogues that we've had. And, again, something that makes me feel a little less like I'm the only one thinking the things that I do...
(And if you're looking for something slightly less touchy-feely to inspire you, the Iditarod is headed to a close with the last 3 mushers and teams still on the course. These dogs and their people are nothing short of amazing...1000 miles across Alaska in some brutal weather, and almost making it look fun. Almost.)
Now listening: Lucero "Go Easy" (Note: If you don't have Women and Work yet, or haven't listened to it yet, run, don't walk. Finest stuff yet!)Labels: TGIF