Change is constant. For better or worse, it is one of life’s certainties. When it’s for the better, it’s easy to embrace. When it’s for the worse, it can be quite a challenge to accept. Lately, I have found myself facing the latter challenge.
Change for me came in the form of a ruptured Achilles tendon. Accepting that my life will be much more difficult for the next several months has been more than a challenge. I know that there are much worse things in this world, and the change that I’m experiencing is only temporary. Still, though, it has been exceptionally difficult. Learning how to navigate the world without the mobility that I used to have has definitely been arduous.
Even challenging changes, however, sometimes present silver linings. For me the silver lining has been extra time for writing. I was able to use this extra time to finally put those finishing touches on my novel. Complete at last, “A New Beginning” is now a reality.
Next month, I’ll reveal the actual name of my novel along with a synopsis of the story. Hopefully by then I’ll have healed some and will be getting around better than I am now. In the meantime, feel free to search for those silver linings amidst the constant changes of life.
Cody McCullough Writes: 
Hi Cody,
I wish you a speedy recovery. Congratulations for your novel. I like the title, it sounds good …
Thank you. I’m hoping for a speedy recovery too.
Ha ha….the movie MISERY came to mind…it could always be worse !!! Congratulations on your novel !!!!!!!!!!!! Sending good vibes xoxox
Thank you for the good vibes. I’m glad that I don’t have it as bad as the poor author in Misery.
Our body always shows us what needs healing. Our feet and ankles represent our direction and grounding in life and show us where we are confused or uncertain within. Great post, we all have to face challenges and finding the silver lining keeps us balanced. Especially when we get the lesson it’s giving us!! 😀
Being grounded in life is always a good thing. Thank you for helping me to see that.
Will you be ready for the NBA season?
Ha, good one. I’ll be ready as a fan. Go Blazers! Now that I know what Kevin Durant is going through I have my doubts about him being ready for the season, though.
They have a wonderful team, what a backcourt. But watch out for the Clippers this year! And get healthy, they may need you to play.
Should be a good season. Hopefully, the Blazers don’t end up with any injuries like me. It’ll also be interesting to see how the Clippers do this coming season.
Fantastic news on the novel, and also for more time writing. Shame it had to come about in such a painful way.
Yes, it is a shame that it happened this way. I’m working hard, though, to make the best of things.
I hope your recovery is well under way.
Thank you. I’m doing much better now. I’m out of my walking boot and getting around much better now.
That’s good news. I’m glad to hear you’re on the mend.