It’s a bitch. I’m not very good at it.

So here is my attempt number 817:

Yesterday I was trimming a mat for a painting using an exacto knife. It took a while. Ever since my middle finger on my right hand has been numb.

Is this a permanent thing? This forever numbness? If so, is that okay?

How do I accept the limitations my body imposes without sliding into despair?

How do I live life as a branch moved by the stream instead of the dog -with plans of it’s own- trying to drag the branch onto the shore?