Energizing the Addiverse

Life in the Addiverse has become a boot camp. I am in training for post hysterectomy house detail. Today I got up and shoveled snow at 6 AM, followed by holiday card making and mailing, followed by laundry duty and dishwasher loading for beginners. Later, I will vacuum, shovel again (as it is still snowing) and clean "my" bathroom. After that, it's off to finish all the holiday shopping. I know that my final chore will be "swiffering," which the wife assures me is very fun. (Whose definition of fun are we using here? (I'll let you know how fun swiffering really is after I've tried a swipe or two.) I'll then give the dogs a quick groom (read: trim their paws and clean the crusties out of their ears) and then it will be time for lunch. I don't have time to work out but I do have plenty of time to eat--I've figured out that you can do all these things and eat at the same time.

It's all good as I am passing housekeeping boot camp with flying colors. Well, I think I am. I haven't earned my stripes yet. The wife may have other opinions but one cannot be picky when it comes to chores-upon-uterus removal. Things won't be perfect like when she does it but my efforts will suffice.

Last night, we visited some friends who live way out in the country and who have much experience in using "energy medicine" as a means of healing. I shall call them Three Hawk Grrls for purposes of this blog (3Hgrrls, that is). They had invited us over to help the wife get her energy flowing between her second and third chakra. They used the "Brazilian Toe Technique" (stop that laughing--this is serious) as described by Donna Eden, energy expert extraordinaire. I was also given the Brazilian Toe Technique and am happy to report it was very relaxing. For the wife, it made her stomach gurgle, which was a very good sign as it meant the energy (or, at least her dinner) was on the move.

I know, I know. Some of you are scoffing at this. Some of you are thinking we are as crazy as I make us sound. Others of you are intrigued. Some of you have stopped reading and have gone to change the kitty litter. But, who can argue with the fact that we as humans are basically energy (and water)? So, if your energy is stuck or blocked, you end up with things like giant uteruses from hell.

Western medicine has a lot to learn from the "kooks" in the Not-all-Western Medicine World. Look at Dean Ornish and Christiane Northrup, both medical doctors, gurus in their fields--they've figured out things like meditation, yoga, positive thoughts all increase our wellness. And, 3Hgrrl #1 is actually using her energy work skills & yoga teachings at a local (prominent) hospital--she's PAID to do it. The doctors are buying into it, as they see concrete results: lower stress levels, improved health, improved self esteem, faster healing time. They aren't putting down their scalpels but they are recognizing the importance of alternate techniques in conjunction with their surgical interventions.

I am ALL for the use of anything that helps with healing, so bring on the Brazilian Toes! The Favre-o-rectomy will go on as scheduled, but how can it hurt to use some energy work in preparation and as part of the healing process? It can't.

Energy work isn't any different than prayer. (No offense to those of you who have just spit soda out of your nose when choking over that last sentence. Raise your hands over your head and reach for the stars, just like your mother taught you to.) Prayer is energy flowing. So, if you don't want a Brazilian toe, go with a good old-fashioned prayer.

I'd like to write more but I just heard the washer "ding," so I must go put the wash into the dryer. Just like Pavlov's dog, I've learn that when I hear the bell, my mouth salivates and I go running into the basement. Only difference is I give myself a treat instead of a scientist giving me a treat. I feel a Dove Dark Chocolate in my future as part of the laundry process. After that, I am going to massage my K-27, do a hook up and zip up. And, watch out for my triple warmer efforts....and, I'll add a good old prayer for good measure.

If I don't earn my housework stripes today, at least my triple warmer will be sedated. And, yes--that is a good thing.....