I'm just catching up here as I read this lovely article about the early morning light and such. I've been preoccupied with a couple of medical issues, i.e. sciatica which is a killer. The pain excruciating. I'm trying to get that resolved. Hopefully getting closer to a resolution this coming week.
The other issue has to do with dermatology. I actually read this article of yours the first time when I was in the Mohs Surgery room!! Yes, I know! Horrible. Right? I don't use sunscreen either and the sun in NM is pretty intense. I got these 3 squamous cell cancers on my legs but I did not want to go the Mohs route, so I applied ivermectin paste for a number of days and was shocked to see the bumps shrink down. But I wasn't sure, so I decided to do one leg, the biggest of the 3 lesions and see if there was still cancer, which there was, so I had it removed. The surgeon only did one cut and got it all, but it was deep, and gross to look at, then 9 stitches which also were ugly as sin. Then the sciatic issue took front and center in my attention, impossible not to. I don't intend to do the other leg any time soon. I'd like to look into that ultra violet light alternative. They are pretty shrunk down also after the ivermectin. So that's my tale of woe.
But in general, I am a huge fan of natural light. We have 5 6'x4' windows in our passive solar design house with clearstorys in the bedrooms. I can't stand being without natural light and lots of it.
Oh, and I inherited those Irish genes too from my Dad. Unfortunately, I didn't get my mother's lovely olive Italian complexion. Oh, well, you get what you get. Thanks for your articles, I really enjoy them.
I also found Roman Shapoval's article very informative.
Oh, Rocket! That's a lot to be dealing with. Hope things resolve soon. I had a few serious bouts with sciatica. The first time I ended up in PT before I knew anything other than allopathy. Years later when I took up a yoga practice I realized that everything the PT had me doing was yoga! Another time, I had amazing results after just one acupuncture treatment. I was living in the city then and literally had to roll myself off the bed. I walked (a five minute walk that took me 30 minutes!) up to a little Chinese acupuncture place and walked out feeling about 80% better. I went back for one more treatment and the pain was gone.
Solomon's Seal is an amazing plant for anything musculoskeletal. It's what I take now if my back starts to hurt. It's not something to be taken on a regular basis but works wonders for acute pain. Just a few drops can really help. Feel better soon, Rocket, and thx for reading/commenting! XOXO
Just what I need to hear. I've known for eons that waking earlier is what I need, but oh, how I resist! You and Mary O make a sweet, compelling pair, though... I may have to take the plunge. I'll let you know how it goes! Thank you, dear Barbara. Xox
Good luck, my friend! It is definitely worth it. I forgot to add this link when I recorded the post so I added it at the bottom. I think you'd enjoy the conversation. Thx for reading/listening! XOXO
I started by getting up earliER today, and I feel great. I'm committed to moving the time back more and more every day. Thanks for the support! (And I look forward to checking out the podcast -- looks fab.) xox
The overnight temperatures have finally come up to where I can open all the windows of the house and just leave the them 24/7. This morning the caw caw of crows and the clicking of our Tom turkey over the ever-present background of water falling over rocks woke me. The trees were busy gathering up the overnight rain shower in the morning sun. Soon to disappear in a gray sky the rest of the day. But like you I don’t mind if it goes and hides. It’s all good. Best alarm clock one could have.
Thank you for the beautiful comment, Mike! Sounds like you're exactly where you're meant to be. I'm so happy I never need to jar myself awake with an alarm clock. The sound of water falling over rocks is divine! 💦☀️
I wake up at dawn, too, but not because I WANT to. Or maybe I do want to, somewhere in my strange brain... I just wake up, that's what I know about it, lol.
But I LOVE the early morning, too. I just LOVE it. We have a lot in common, my dear pal. Thanks for this!! xo xo
Oh how I just loved every last little word of this poem and larger essay and the light weaved into all of it. Thank you Barbara. And yes, gorgeous day!
As you probably know, I'm an early riser too and greeting the sun and new day - in bare feet! - is also my daily start.
Hi Barbara,
I'm just catching up here as I read this lovely article about the early morning light and such. I've been preoccupied with a couple of medical issues, i.e. sciatica which is a killer. The pain excruciating. I'm trying to get that resolved. Hopefully getting closer to a resolution this coming week.
The other issue has to do with dermatology. I actually read this article of yours the first time when I was in the Mohs Surgery room!! Yes, I know! Horrible. Right? I don't use sunscreen either and the sun in NM is pretty intense. I got these 3 squamous cell cancers on my legs but I did not want to go the Mohs route, so I applied ivermectin paste for a number of days and was shocked to see the bumps shrink down. But I wasn't sure, so I decided to do one leg, the biggest of the 3 lesions and see if there was still cancer, which there was, so I had it removed. The surgeon only did one cut and got it all, but it was deep, and gross to look at, then 9 stitches which also were ugly as sin. Then the sciatic issue took front and center in my attention, impossible not to. I don't intend to do the other leg any time soon. I'd like to look into that ultra violet light alternative. They are pretty shrunk down also after the ivermectin. So that's my tale of woe.
But in general, I am a huge fan of natural light. We have 5 6'x4' windows in our passive solar design house with clearstorys in the bedrooms. I can't stand being without natural light and lots of it.
Oh, and I inherited those Irish genes too from my Dad. Unfortunately, I didn't get my mother's lovely olive Italian complexion. Oh, well, you get what you get. Thanks for your articles, I really enjoy them.
I also found Roman Shapoval's article very informative.
Until next time.
And, yes! Roman has amazing information!
Oh, Rocket! That's a lot to be dealing with. Hope things resolve soon. I had a few serious bouts with sciatica. The first time I ended up in PT before I knew anything other than allopathy. Years later when I took up a yoga practice I realized that everything the PT had me doing was yoga! Another time, I had amazing results after just one acupuncture treatment. I was living in the city then and literally had to roll myself off the bed. I walked (a five minute walk that took me 30 minutes!) up to a little Chinese acupuncture place and walked out feeling about 80% better. I went back for one more treatment and the pain was gone.
Solomon's Seal is an amazing plant for anything musculoskeletal. It's what I take now if my back starts to hurt. It's not something to be taken on a regular basis but works wonders for acute pain. Just a few drops can really help. Feel better soon, Rocket, and thx for reading/commenting! XOXO
Joyous and Lovely 💛💛💛💛💛
Thank you, love!! 💕 💕
I loved this, and love the Mary Oliver poem. I want to try getting up with the sun.
Thx, my friend. One day at a time with the ☀️! Love you and thx for reading. XOXO
Just what I need to hear. I've known for eons that waking earlier is what I need, but oh, how I resist! You and Mary O make a sweet, compelling pair, though... I may have to take the plunge. I'll let you know how it goes! Thank you, dear Barbara. Xox
Good luck, my friend! It is definitely worth it. I forgot to add this link when I recorded the post so I added it at the bottom. I think you'd enjoy the conversation. Thx for reading/listening! XOXO
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ym8RBxda9B13Oyj7CQsm8?si=6ijh5pq7QT2cNThVenTBKw&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A2AsdxDqyG7nzj2xoAYZOgW&nd=1&dlsi=1f7c34809f6e4422
I started by getting up earliER today, and I feel great. I'm committed to moving the time back more and more every day. Thanks for the support! (And I look forward to checking out the podcast -- looks fab.) xox
YOU GO GURL!!! 👏👏 ☀️ XO
The overnight temperatures have finally come up to where I can open all the windows of the house and just leave the them 24/7. This morning the caw caw of crows and the clicking of our Tom turkey over the ever-present background of water falling over rocks woke me. The trees were busy gathering up the overnight rain shower in the morning sun. Soon to disappear in a gray sky the rest of the day. But like you I don’t mind if it goes and hides. It’s all good. Best alarm clock one could have.
Thank you for the beautiful comment, Mike! Sounds like you're exactly where you're meant to be. I'm so happy I never need to jar myself awake with an alarm clock. The sound of water falling over rocks is divine! 💦☀️
Loveliness. ^_^
I wake up at dawn, too, but not because I WANT to. Or maybe I do want to, somewhere in my strange brain... I just wake up, that's what I know about it, lol.
But I LOVE the early morning, too. I just LOVE it. We have a lot in common, my dear pal. Thanks for this!! xo xo
Your wise body KNOWS! Thx for reading and for taking the time to leave a comment, Jaan! XO
Oh how I just loved every last little word of this poem and larger essay and the light weaved into all of it. Thank you Barbara. And yes, gorgeous day!
As you probably know, I'm an early riser too and greeting the sun and new day - in bare feet! - is also my daily start.
What a difference it's made.
Hope your walk was as miraculous as you. XO
You're a kindred Spirit for sure, Kathleen! XOXO