The Interplay of Stillness and Activity
In the quiet sanctuary of my hospital room, a confluence of stillness and activity defines my current state. My body lies immobilised, a new hip joint nestled within, while my mind races through a marathon of thoughts and emotions. Clad in the uniform of recovery—pressure flow socks gripping my feet—I’m awash with a sense of relief that’s almost euphoric in its intensity. This is ‘Santosha’, a contentment profound enough to weave together the disparate body, mind, and spirit strands into a tapestry of gratitude. It extends its threads to encompass my surgeon, Mr. Milington, his team, the bastion of modern medicine, and the earthly and ethereal love. The day’s procedure—a total hip replacement for my “funny left hip”—marks a significant turning point in my yoga journey and understanding the intricate dance between our practices and our being.
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