Disclaimer: I am not trying to dissuade you from asking.

I very often get this question; “how are you feeling?” You’ll most often get the same answer, “fine thanks,” or some derivative of that. Truth is, physically I don’t really know what normal is anymore. Even when I see doctors, they ask the same question and I share that sentiment with them. Surgery, 4 stretches of hormone treatment, 4 different radiation treatments…..poking here poking there…what does normal feel like, I have forgotten? Each one of these interventions has taken a toll in some shape or form. I associate it as the cost of being alive, and I am.”

Then there’s the other dimension of feeling other than physical, my emotional and mental wellbeing or feelings. Here I share with you that I am more aware of my relationships with my thoughts and emotions and the sources and fluctuations of my inner energy than ever before. I am at peace, (mostly.)

So, while my body my hurt from time to time, emotionally I am doing fine, everything is in perspective. If I seem aloof or distracted sometimes it’s just my supercharger at work replenishing my energy.

“How are you doing mate?” “Just fine thank you.”