On Friday I had knee scope surgery for a torn meniscus in my right knee. I’ve been hobbling around with one degree of pain or another since the end of January. The surgeon did a simple procedure to remove the meniscus cartilage that was torn – just poked a few holes in my knee and went in and did his thing. And here I am a day later feeling better than ever! Very little pain and I know it will be gone in a day or two.

Just as important, today was the first time in several weeks that I woke up without dread. I wasn’t consciously aware of feeling dread until it was gone today. I’m realizing the knee injury was giving me more than pain; it was giving me a sense of loss and worry. I didn’t know. But isn’t that how it is? Our body – physical, mental, and spiritual—is one. One part affects the other parts. We often don’t make the connection.

So today I’m grateful for my healthy body, my mental outlook, and my spiritual insight. Life is good. I feel good. And pretty soon, I’ll be out taking a nice long walk!