When Things Go Sideways

I haven't sent newsletters the last few weeks, and I want to share what's been happening. 

About a month ago, I developed severe pain in my right foot that escalated quickly. After an urgent care visit, a call to my doctor's emergency line, and an ambulance ride to the ER, it was determined I had an infection. Antibiotics and pain meds followed.

I'm grateful for my clients who graciously rescheduled, my husband who took care of me, and the ER doctor who quickly diagnosed the issue.

You might be thinking: 'Didn't you use energy medicine right away?' Here's the truth: the pain was so severe I couldn't think clearly, and over-the-counter meds weren't touching it. I did connect with fellow practitioners for remote work, which helped for about four hours before the pain returned and I needed emergency care.

This is an important reminder: energy medicine is powerful, but sometimes you need both energy work AND medical intervention. They work together, not in competition.

Recovery has been slower than I'd like, and I've had to lighten my load for the rest of the year. This has been a lesson in practicing what I teach: honoring my body's actual needs instead of pushing through, adjusting my expectations as seasons change, and accepting help.

It's one thing to teach these concepts. It's another to live them when your body demands it.

The Energy of the Right Foot

As I've been recovering, I've been reflecting on what my body might be trying to tell me. According to Eileen McKusick (founder of Biofield Tuning), the right foot often holds themes around "next steps, where we're headed, and how we feel about it."

I didn't have the clarity to consider this while I was in crisis. But now, during rehabilitation, I'm sitting with these questions:

• What apprehension or uncertainty is keeping me from taking my next steps?

• What would it feel like to trust the path forward despite the unknown?

At first, I didn't see the connection. Sometimes energy work gives you immediate "aha" moments. Other times it's a slow burn. The key is staying open to the messages.

Here's what I'm uncovering: A couple months ago, I committed to teaching classes every two months starting in January. It's something I'm excited about AND nervous about. What if people don't sign up? What if I'm not ready? What if I can't handle the additional workload?

My right foot literally stopped me in my tracks. Made it impossible to move forward until I dealt with what was actually happening. The infection was real and needed medical treatment. But the timing? The location? That's worth paying attention to.  

What I'm learning:

• Sometimes our bodies force us to pause when we won't choose it ourselves

• Uncertainty about next steps can show up physically, not just mentally

• Moving forward doesn't mean having all the answers first

• Trust and action can coexist with fear

What About You?

If you're feeling stuck, uncertain about next steps, or experiencing physical issues in your feet, legs, or lower body, consider these questions:

Reflective Questions:

• Where am I hesitating to move forward in my life?

• What fears or uncertainties am I avoiding looking at?

• What would feel different if I trusted myself to figure it out as I go?

• What is my body trying to tell me through pain, tension, or limitation?

Physical Connection:

• Left foot issues often relate to challenges with attachment and letting go

• Right foot issues often relate to next steps, where we are headed, and how we feel about it

• Both feet might indicate feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of direction

Check your email for the December 11th email for a Mini Practice to support grounding and trust, a suggested Journal Prompt, and our Affirmation of the Week.

No freebie this month - I'll work on getting back to that starting in January!