Richa there is a reason why i found this piece today when I for the first time thought of writing something on the same idea...with or without diagnosis, to be or not to be diagnosed that is really a big question for me .and I'm relieved to find another voice echoing some of those feelings
This is an interesting concept. I have never before feared a diagnosis but know people around me who relate to such feelings. I find it applies even more so to people who deep down know their diagnosis (or perhaps know the awful truth of prognosis).
There’s something so true yet terrifying about what you say--that some people might already know what’s coming, deep down. That kind of knowledge can be so profoundly unsettling!
I’m glad that this piece resonated with you, or am I sorry that it did? But, thank you for reading!
This is what the sign reads: “Above all to not lose your desire to walk everyday. I walk myself into a state of well being and walk away from every illness. I have walked myself into my best thoughts and I know no thought so burdensome that one cannot walk away from it…But by sitting still, and the more one sits still, the closer one comes to feeling ill…if one just keeps on walking, everything will be all right.”
I just looked it up, and I believe the quote is attributed to Kierkegaard.
Regardless what you write about, reading how your words flow, the intelligence that brings them through and to, is a gift I hope I never have to go without. I totally like that you only write when you absolutely do it with your complete integrity, instead of constant chatter. I value you and your words.
Richa there is a reason why i found this piece today when I for the first time thought of writing something on the same idea...with or without diagnosis, to be or not to be diagnosed that is really a big question for me .and I'm relieved to find another voice echoing some of those feelings
Thank you for reading, Roshni. It's heartening and reassuring to learn that you feel similarly. I'd love to read your thoughts on this experience.
This is an interesting concept. I have never before feared a diagnosis but know people around me who relate to such feelings. I find it applies even more so to people who deep down know their diagnosis (or perhaps know the awful truth of prognosis).
There’s something so true yet terrifying about what you say--that some people might already know what’s coming, deep down. That kind of knowledge can be so profoundly unsettling!
Thank you for producing this despite what you're going through - it resonates today. What does the sign say? 🙂
I’m glad that this piece resonated with you, or am I sorry that it did? But, thank you for reading!
This is what the sign reads: “Above all to not lose your desire to walk everyday. I walk myself into a state of well being and walk away from every illness. I have walked myself into my best thoughts and I know no thought so burdensome that one cannot walk away from it…But by sitting still, and the more one sits still, the closer one comes to feeling ill…if one just keeps on walking, everything will be all right.”
I just looked it up, and I believe the quote is attributed to Kierkegaard.
Thank you! Just back from a walk and can confirm they help 👌
Regardless what you write about, reading how your words flow, the intelligence that brings them through and to, is a gift I hope I never have to go without. I totally like that you only write when you absolutely do it with your complete integrity, instead of constant chatter. I value you and your words.
Thank you so much, Lisa. That means more to me than I can really say. Your love and appreciation for my writing warms my heart.