Recovery

I recently had knee surgery. About nine months before, I was slowing down physically. Since surgery and after lots of physical therapy, my knee is better, yet the rest of my body is slugging along. I am an example of atrophy.

It's funny how my body and mind can seem like they're on two completely different wavelengths. My knee is doing great, but what about the rest of my body? Well, it reminds me how much work there is left to do. I've learned that recovering from knee surgery isn't just about the knee; it's about reclaiming my whole body's strength and vitality.

After reading Carol Dweck's Mindset, I realized that the biggest hurdle isn't physical—it's mental. I've been telling myself my body is too old or tired to bounce back, but those are just excuses. Dweck's book pushed me to adopt a growth mindset, to believe that improvement is always possible with effort and persistence. So, I'm making a daily choice to push through the sluggishness and take small steps toward rebuilding my strength.

Today marks my second week back in the gym. It's not glamorous—I'm focusing on basic movements, light cardio, and gentle strength exercises. My body tells me to take it easy, and I'm listening. But my mind is also nudging me forward, whispering, "You've got this."

I know days are coming when my muscles ache, and I want to skip the gym. But now that I've made this commitment public, I've put myself on the hook. It's about accountability, not just to others but to myself. I owe it to my body to treat it with respect, challenge it, and nurture it back to health.

I'm choosing to invest in my body's future. It's about embracing the struggle and knowing that every bit of effort is a step toward rebuilding a stronger, more resilient version of myself. Here's to the journey ahead, one slow, steady step at a time.

How about you? Are your body and mind conflicted about what you need to do?

Watch for the blind spots.

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