This winter seems to be a good one for the viruses that spread around this time of year causing colds and flu. Over the holidays, many in my family were suffering - it seems to go with the territory of being a parent, as the children bring viruses home from day care and school. Many people at work have been ill as well.
I've managed to avoid the flu - I probably have the flu vaccine to thank for that - but in spite of being pretty aware of contacts, and washing my hands a lot - I have a cold.
I'm treating my cold a bit differently than I often have in the past, when I would power through it, taking various over the counter concoctions to reduce the symptoms. This time I'm being more accepting that my energy level is reduced, my body is fighting off the virus, and needs more rest and plenty of liquids. I slept much of the day today and found that by accepting that I was sick and that my life needed to adjust for a few days, my mental and emotional state is more settled and calm.
Sure, I'd like to have not gotten sick - I'd never choose congestion, achiness, and having my energy sapped. But those are conditions that I get to experience for the present, and there's still a lot I can enjoy by not letting myself feel miserable about it.
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