The Act of Gratitude

A device intended to help facilitate walking was fitted on my right foot and leg a few days ago. The difference in my gate is significant. There is less stress in my left hip and leg and greater support on my right leg and hip. The walk from the parking garage to the stairs ascending to the enclosed walkway that led to the medical center and the physical therapy suite was so much less stressful with the new prosthetic engaged. After observing my walk the therapist then set me on a series of exercises to correct many of the “compensations” I had been making for the not so nimble limb. The exercises are sometimes difficult and painful, but result in greater agility and flexibility. The best way I know to express my gratitude for this new opportunity with movement is to engage the exercises that will optimize this new “lease” on walking. A new walk with an old gate diminishes the effectiveness of the new and reduces the full benefit. Gratitude, then, emerges from the “feeling” heart and gives witness by its action. May your grateful actions today be expressed from the depth of your heart!