I decided to choose the heart as my inspiration today. This was because I had a day of short runs of tachycardia (fast heart beat), all day yesterday, which have plagued me for a few years now. Lest anyone be concerned, I take no medication through choice, and with the support of my GP, until and unless surgical intervention should become necessary, which it isn't right now).
Of course, the heart as a pump is a far cry from the romantic heart which is really only our synonym for emotion that comes from the heart of us.
But here's a quotation that I think nicely spans the two understandings of heart.
It's from Sylvia Plath, the well-known American poet, novelist, and short-story writer).
She says: "I took a deep breath and listened to the old bray of my heart. I am. I am. I am."
We sort of take our hearts for granted until they give us trouble, either as pumps or in the form of romantic heartache.
I think it's really good to do what Sylvia Plath's quotation suggests. Just stop and listen once in a while to that life affirming rhythm and let it reassure you that you are very much still here and living, moment to moment.
Hope you all have a great Friday, wherever you are!
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I am so sorry to hear you suffer from these awful palpitations. I do hope they settle down very quickly for you, when you have them. I love the quote, it's the rhythm of a heart beat. I always learned that the heart was the plumbing and the brain was the wiring. Have a lovely weekend and I hope your heart stays in perfect rhythm. 😊🌸
Thanks bobbybobb, but it's fine. I've just added it to that list of afflictions you have to get a grip of in old age! 😄 It's one reason why I'm a fan of this Sylvia Plath saying. "Hey heart! Despite it all, I'm still here!! "👍🔆 Hope you have a great weekend too! 🌈
Hi Jerry, I don't do much at all while it's going on and no breathing exercises. I can continue to do whatever I'm doing while it's happening, except I don't feel much like walking as I get chest discomfort, feeling a bit like you do when just about to come down with flu. I did dreadfully on beta-blockers, sleeping my life away, and I couldn't be doing with that, so all the GPs I've seen (and that's many), have said just carry on as normal, unless it becomes prolonged or changes. So it's fine. Often I have weeks between bouts and then I'll have a week or two when it's a bit troublesome. I don't think I'll take Sylvia Plath's advice when I'm in the throes... can't keep up when my heart's ticking away at 180 a minute! 🤣🤣
We have to make our own choices and I hope your GP gives you close supervision.
After my husband collapsed across my lap with cardiac arrest I am scared to hear of anyone not taking the drugs.
Take care of yourself.
Very good quote Hidden . I'm so sorry you suffer from a fast heart rate but so pleased you are managing without medication and that the doctor is keeping an eye on things.
We really do not stop and think of what our heart does, in fact it's pretty amazing what it does do.
This is where deep breathing is good as it makes you stop and listen to your heart.
Stay safe and well and look after yourself.
Alicia xx💗🌈
I love that quote. You are doing so well managing this without medication I'm glad your Dr is keeping an eye on you. Please don't do too much!! Lots of love Lynne xxxx ❤️🤗 🌈💜
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