So this was the battle between my body and my brain this morning when the alarm went off. The thoughts bantering about clicked into a Poem for Two Voices. The blue is the messages of my body. The red are the thoughts in my mind. The purple words are said by both voices as they vied for my decision.
I went to bed feeling fine and woke up with what seems to be a summer cold. My body was telling me to stay home but with only 10 days left in our school year I felt that I needed to go. Since I am an interventionist at school, my time with my small groups is wrapping up this week. I was feeling guilty about missing time with a few groups today- meaning I would only see them one more time. Also, did I really want to write sub plans? No- that’s a given.
My brain and body continued this tug-of-war battle as the minutes kept ticking. Then the anchor of the body team pulled with all its might- “Don’t you remember what you learned last year through your cancer journey- LISTEN TO YOUR BODY! It tells you exactly what you need!”
Ding! Ding! Ding! A clear winner- stay home (which I did with no guilt).
Hoping to return tomorrow to school with energy and light to share.
Doodads and Doodles 
4 responses to “The Battle Within: Body-Mind Tug-of-War”
Your format reflects the powerful conversation teachers everywhere have as they struggle to figure out IF they are really sick enough to do sub plans and deal with the aftermath!
Your reminder to listen to your body is an important one!
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Clever format! I have always wanted to try a Poem for Two Voices. I am so glad you listened to your body and stayed home! Hope that rest has helped and you’re feeling better tomorrow.
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Very clever format. Teachers live with the guilt of staying at home even when we need to. I’m so glad you did and I am sure you’ll feel better after the rest. Thanks for sharing the creative poem it is perfect.
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You made the right decision, one I was surprised to see. Too often teachers sacrifice their own health when they need to stay home. I hope you’re well tomorrow.
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