Eye Can See You...

Well, the title of this blog carries special meaning for me now. The past 3 weeks have been real EYE opening for me. I came down with iritis and it really put some things into perspective.
It seems perhaps it was a 'blessing in disguise' because I was forced to take a week OFF. And, when I say OFF I mean OFF. I could't work, exercise (omigod), read, SEE, watch TV, be in bright areas...nothing. In hindsight, it was wonderful.
I now really understand what people mean when they say, "you have to be grateful for what your body does for you," and "you have to take the time to appreciate what your body does for you." In the past, I have been the last one to admit that I push myself too hard. Okay, yes, I do only work 23 hours a week...but I mean push myself hard, without taking the time to be mindful and grateful for what I have done and what can I do. Not to get to deep but, what does it mattter how hard you train and how well you race if you can't/don't even acknowledge it to yourself?
My week off consisted of napping, listening to books on tape and being waited on by my friends and family, which was really nice. More importantly I gained a lot of perspective on what is really important in my life.
I saw the Doc. yesterday and I am now allowed to "resume normal activities" --don't worry, my Opthamologist knows exactly what this means for me. I am really hoping I can incorporate my new found "light and peace" into my life in the future. But, that is what its about right, always growing and learning....trying to make it the best it can be.