Apologies

My surgery on the 12th was more extensive than anticipated. I will be back as soon as possible.

Coming soon

Next week I will have surgery. That is a valid excuse for stress, right? Perhaps, but a positive attitude and spending time in self-hypnosis/deep relaxation is very helpful. I've done it before. Being stress-free may help the meds and procedures to go more smoothly because my body will be relaxed and not 'fighting' the surgeon. Last time, I practiced deep relaxation and was quite calm and relaxed prior to surgery. I also plan to get a massage as close to the surgery as possible - unless it's scheduled for early morning, of course.
Tomorrow, I will post a step-by-step relaxation exercise to prepare for surgery.

In the meantime, I will enjoy today's beautiful sunshine.

Advice

You can get advice on relaxing, self-hypnosis, meditation, imaging, and positive affirmations, and you can read or listen to experts tell you what to do and what to expect. You may believe it or not. You may feel it's all a bunch of hocus-pocus that only works for a few, susceptible people. Or you can actually DO it and find out for yourself the many benefits from deep relaxation and focus. It's not difficult for most people, and takes a few moments of time to begin to enjoy those benefits. during the next minute you can begin to free yourself of tension.
Clench your teeth...hard!
Relax them.
Clench again..hard!!! 
Relax.
Decide you prefer relaxed to clenched. Let that relaxation flow to your cheeks and jaw. Now, keep it that way.
Check yourself now and then during the day and if your teeth feel clenched or achy, undo the stress that has built up. You alone can do this. You alone can choose to be filled with tension...or not!

YOU are in control of your own thoughts and mind and can choose the direction of your thoughts.
Please choose life-affirming, healthy thoughts that lead to your well-being in all aspects of your life. 

Let him that would move the world first move himself.
- Socrates

Make small, frequent adjustments in your thoughts and physical state, and begin to move your world.