As you might be able to figure out from the title, I'll be using this blog as an escape. A way to step away from the boredom, frustration and pain that comes with an injury. As a generally positive person, I'll also come here to write about my strides and successes along the path to recovery. In my case...again, as the title would suggest, the injury in question is a complete rupture of my left Achilles tendon. While writing, I'm going to keep three audiences in mind.
I assume this blog will be most helpful to those who are going through and recovering from injuries of their own. When you're going through a difficult situation, you know there are others in the same or similar predicament, but it's still nice to hear their stories. You can imagine someone is going through something similar, but actually seeing it in front of you is a little more comforting. It makes things a little less scary and a little less lonely.
I also hope this blog reaches more people than just those who are coping with injuries. I hope to reach the general public. But how? How can I make something so specific interesting to everyone? Someone gave me the advice to try to give a unique insight into what I'm going through. Well coming back from an injury is really just focusing on an end result; making a plan and working towards that goal. I imagine everyone has been there before and hopefully you can use my journey and relate it to your own experience.
Lastly, this blog will be for me. As I said in the beginning, this will be my escape. A time to reflect and learn. I truly believe nothing in life is a waste of time provided you learn something. I might not be better off for having torn my Achilles, but I absolutely can be better of for having gone through the experience. My favorite book, The Alchemist, teaches the end result is secondary to what you learn along the way. Simply making the journey is not enough. Learning from the journey is essential to growth.
So here is my blog. My Achilles Escape. Please feel free to read, discuss and comment. If you have tips to on how to heal, physically or mentally, please share. If you disagree or agree, let me know.
I look forward to sharing the ups and downs, setbacks and triumphs, insights and learning that will line the journey I've begun.
In health and with respect...
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