tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post1768400705426094397..comments2024-03-28T17:16:03.754-07:00Comments on Eye on the Edge: Doing hard thingsDJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-21249220298995264352019-09-21T19:52:08.541-07:002019-09-21T19:52:08.541-07:00Oh yes, the falls. Reading that you have them was ...Oh yes, the falls. Reading that you have them was just what I needed right now. I still (I'm 72) run on trails, but 3 times this year I've gone down hard. No real damage; some ribs perhaps cracked, but doctors can't do anything about them, so I don't bother. <br /><br />But is this just something that will increase til I get really hurt or give up on roaming the trails? Scary prospect. <br /><br />BTW, I am hopeless and terrified by hiking across streams as you've done. Poles help. But not enough for much reassurance. <br /><br />Keeping on keeping on ...janinsanfranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07548452260456734928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-80964251750928276472019-09-14T16:36:53.049-07:002019-09-14T16:36:53.049-07:00Falling is the fear I keep foremost in my mind. Li...Falling is the fear I keep foremost in my mind. Living alone I have become very conscious of my balance and staying upright. <br />I recently saw a chiropractor/neurologist who has helped me greatly with balance. When I feel that I am getting clumsy or a little off kilter, I go to see her and she gets me straightened out and I have exercises to do at home. I thought my balance problem had to do with my hip pain, but our balance is controlled by certain part of our brain. I did not know this before I saw Dr. J. <br />You are amazing, DJan, with your hiking and taking risks, but I suppose if one has gone through the worst already, the risks don't seem so bad. Keep doing the hard things and keep inspiring us with your words. Have a great week.Glenda Beallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17953170428175025248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-32697892118942757302019-09-09T19:49:41.801-07:002019-09-09T19:49:41.801-07:00It always touches my heart when you mention your s...It always touches my heart when you mention your sons. It is a loss like no other, but somehow you have risen back into life and lived it abundantly. And now you handle the losses associated with aging with the same deep soul grace, always grateful for what you have been blessed with. You inspire me every week. Ditto on Dee's comment!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-20497898004030409972019-09-09T17:20:17.061-07:002019-09-09T17:20:17.061-07:00DJan, I know that each Sunday morning, you don'...DJan, I know that each Sunday morning, you don't say to yourself, "well, DJan, write something inspiring today." Yet always you do. I think it's because you are a true philosopher. The longer you live, the more years and happenings you have to look back on and somehow you have the ability to learn their lesson, to squeeze the juice of wisdom from them. That you share that with us each week is a gift I always look forward to when I start reading blogs each week. Thank you. Peace. Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-53160378522199564142019-09-09T17:02:39.044-07:002019-09-09T17:02:39.044-07:00I haven't fallen in several years - since I st...I haven't fallen in several years - since I started watching my feet - but I'm not taking that many risks these days. We adjust to these things, I guess.Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-52325272580481313522019-09-09T13:12:37.432-07:002019-09-09T13:12:37.432-07:00I always watch the placement of my feet when I am ...I always watch the placement of my feet when I am in the yard or walking on uneven ground...old habit:) It is hard this Fall with the rolling acorns...we need more squirrels or deer to eat them...soon when they have all fallen I will rake them into piles:) <br /><br />I hope you will be a careful walker until you are all healed up:) Slow but sure!!! Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-38516101194881756832019-09-09T06:59:58.451-07:002019-09-09T06:59:58.451-07:00She's Back!! :) :)She's Back!! :) :)Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-4164411974067092932019-09-09T06:45:17.870-07:002019-09-09T06:45:17.870-07:00Love your Sunday posts! You're amazing.Love your Sunday posts! You're amazing.Trish MacGregorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04949854058098161689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-57284781561431358402019-09-09T00:40:06.972-07:002019-09-09T00:40:06.972-07:00The fact that as we age we see joy and tragedy an...The fact that as we age we see joy and tragedy and nothing stays the same. That is the hardest walk for me. Anyway, my husband used to have frequent trips and falls years ago in his late 50s and it later was found it tied to stenosis of the spine. He had surgery on the neck vertebrae about 2 decades ago and no longer fell!Taborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11053208644196545549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-5694655989817070002019-09-09T00:04:58.003-07:002019-09-09T00:04:58.003-07:00"Still willing to do the hard things"......"Still willing to do the hard things"... I hear that loud and clear. You're Awesome. Great lesson, Great Post. I enjoyed that very much.crneliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00096719751730806688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-23205942356661522942019-09-08T18:07:44.624-07:002019-09-08T18:07:44.624-07:00We are slowly growing more fragile. We have to be ...We are slowly growing more fragile. We have to be cautious . We also have to learn when enough is enough like your skydiving.However, let's not look for the rocking chair right now . I believe that we have to challenge ourselves within reason. Have a great week. Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-60234987578967053152019-09-08T14:19:00.425-07:002019-09-08T14:19:00.425-07:00That is a great photo, Jan.
You’ve been holding ...That is a great photo, Jan. <br /><br />You’ve been holding on your entire adult life and you’ve kept going through the worst a woman can endure. That won't change any time soon, Jan.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-87914791255825783442019-09-08T13:27:08.503-07:002019-09-08T13:27:08.503-07:00Very wise!Very wise!William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-80127935330486292772019-09-08T12:44:45.670-07:002019-09-08T12:44:45.670-07:00That crossing looks like a very hard thing to me. ...That crossing looks like a very hard thing to me. I am so glad that you did it - and unsurprised.<br />You have done so many 'hard things' and recovered/adjusted/moved on.<br />Thank you for the inspiration - and have a great week.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-27715146389143991032019-09-08T12:44:17.913-07:002019-09-08T12:44:17.913-07:00I would not have wanted to cross that creek even w...I would not have wanted to cross that creek even with the rope! I'd say your crossing was quite the accomplishment.Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-59477685053696536832019-09-08T11:52:30.182-07:002019-09-08T11:52:30.182-07:00I love this photo & the note she sent with the...I love this photo & the note she sent with the photo, you “can” do hard things❤️. At times we all need to be reminded of this.justme_alivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912966969702106429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-40723249063635524182019-09-08T08:31:31.326-07:002019-09-08T08:31:31.326-07:00Trust me that picture looks like it was a tough cr...Trust me that picture looks like it was a tough crossing and the rope was a blessing. Frank should be commended. I think you are right about inattention being the main culprit in falls. But they do have a plus side, our attention gets sharpened by each splat. The nose dive I took by not picking up my feet has me mentally lifting the trail foot higher every single time I pass that spot. Kind of a tough way to learn but effective. Let us both keep being mindful--- we no longer bounce like we use to. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-69418801421463060712019-09-08T08:30:02.390-07:002019-09-08T08:30:02.390-07:00You found your way through soul-crushing grief. Yo...You found your way through soul-crushing grief. You pick yourself up and keep going. You are an inspiration to me. Isn't that what life is about - moving forward? I have a friend who is paraplegic, living his life in a wheelchair after a sporting accident decades ago. He was limbing trees that had been cut down on his property. When I asked him, "Isn't that hard?!" he replied, "Fencing is hard." I guess it's all relative and a matter of perspective. Mona McGinnishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12234038212082778117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-5567885756354944932019-09-08T07:55:07.992-07:002019-09-08T07:55:07.992-07:00I think the worst kind of fall is falling backward...I think the worst kind of fall is falling backwards and hitting your head. That could lead to death. Take care, DJan.gigi-hawaiihttp://gigihawaii.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-71656951690878963682019-09-08T07:50:44.750-07:002019-09-08T07:50:44.750-07:00That picture is fantastic, DJan. And you were very...That picture is fantastic, DJan. And you were very brave to cross that stream - especially since you are not as sure footed since your injury. But you did it! Yes, I would be proud of that. So far I have been able to say "no" to the fall question on my wellness check. But I did have a bad fall a few years back due to a just mopped floor in a hotel. It shocked me as it happened so fast - but luckily no broken bones, just bruises and soreness that lasted weeks. That incident made me very cautious whenever I see wet ground. So I do think that continuing your hikes as long as you can is a good idea - just be extra cautious. I think your hikes are good for not only your physical health, but your mental health as well. (And I love the pics!)Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-983438495706452942019-09-08T07:29:23.360-07:002019-09-08T07:29:23.360-07:00The weather radar doesn't show it, but it is r...The weather radar doesn't show it, but it is raining lightly this Sunday morning. Last evening we had a big thunder boomer of a storm and almost three quarters of an inch of rain in a downpour. When I go out for my walk later, I will be fearful of wet sidewalks that are mossy, because of the memory of that fall five years ago that left me with a huge goose egg on my forehead and black eyes for weeks. I was in full stride when I hit that slippery spot and went down. That memory is so ingrained in me that I can actually feel myself slipping now when a surface just looks slippery, even when it's not. Needless to say, I look where I put my feet, and yet, on a sunny, dry day I love the feeling of just striding out, that is, when everything is working properly. Falling is becoming more common for me now, and I don't like it, but I am trying to be cautious. <br />My doing hard things in life has been more about overcoming introversion than physical challenges. I still marvel that that shy little girl became a teacher and eventually a leader in my profession. Yes, pushing yourself to do hard things is important.<br />But I would not have/could not have crossed that stream! Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.com