There’s something truly freeing about letting go of worry. As I prepare for spine surgery, I am not anxious. I am not afraid. I am at peace.
I know that sounds unusual—many people face surgery with nerves and uncertainty. But for me, this is simply another step forward, another part of my journey toward healing. The pain of my bulging disc has been persistent, a weight pressing against my daily life. But I see this surgery as a doorway, one that will lead me out of pain and into renewed strength.
I have always believed in the power of positive thinking. I have lived it. I have proven it, time and time again. My body responds to my mindset, and I recover quickly, with ease and grace. My history with surgeries—more than I can count on both hands—has shown me that the way I approach healing makes all the difference. I don’t dwell on what-ifs or worst-case scenarios. Instead, I fill my mind and body with love and light. Love and light in. Love and light out.
My healing begins the moment I decide it will. And I have decided.
I see myself walking comfortably, standing tall, stretching without hesitation. I envision a life without the constant ache, without the limitations pain has imposed. I know my body will respond to this vision, just as it always has. My downtime will be brief, a small pause before I am back to living fully, embracing each moment with gratitude.
The hands that will perform my surgery are guided by skill and purpose. The universe supports my healing, and I trust in the process completely. There is no need for fear when I am surrounded by this much love and light.
So, I step forward with confidence, knowing that everything will be just fine. Better than fine—amazing. I will heal. I will thrive. And before I know it, I’ll be back to the life I love, stronger than ever.
These are my thoughts. You may have all of them, some of them or none of them.