I've spent the past month getting well from a little Gastro trouble with 4 days in A&E in the middle. As I get better, it has just dawned on me that I have not spared a thought for my beloved mum & dad. not a thought, not even a tear. I cannot even recall speaking to them whilst in hospital.
This realisation does not worry or distress me in any way, but what I now find fascinating is that the distraction of my illness has been beneficial in this respect and I think brings home to me the most basic truth that work is the best antidote for sorrow. Or in my case something to distract me. It finally convinces me that dwelling on such things has not been good for me and in future will follow the advice of setting aside a certain time for reflection then concentrate more on my present and future!
This realisation does not worry or distress me in any way, but what I now find fascinating is that the distraction of my illness has been beneficial in this respect and I think brings home to me the most basic truth that work is the best antidote for sorrow. Or in my case something to distract me. It finally convinces me that dwelling on such things has not been good for me and in future will follow the advice of setting aside a certain time for reflection then concentrate more on my present and future!
