: back in the saddle

What matters is the beating heart. Notice when it aches, why, and for how long. Then relinquish control over trying to pinpoint that exact moment when it finally stops. It is an organ that, when under the proper conditions, has the capacity to heal itself just like all of your other organs if you're lucky. Give it time, let it rest, try not to hover and wait because while you watch it struggle other areas are bound to suffer. Neglect is a strong sentiment that spreads like an infection if not caught early.  Be careful what you wish for because Now just might be it! The present gift to be able to imagine a bright future, the conscious, painless now, the awareness, and the gratitude.  We are delicate beings with tough and twisted minds and mending hearts, and despite our resilience, at the end of the day we still care.