Dreamy Wisdom
I always find it amusing the way my brain tries to have dreams to help me but when it doesn’t have the information it just makes stuff up. My dream last night – after a completely exhausting day – I am accompanying a friend to a physiotherapy appointment. My friend reports persistent lower back pain and the physiotherapist nods understandingly. “I need to see you walk,” she demands, suddenly morphing into an aerobics instructor with the high cut 80’s exercise outfit, tights, and leg warmers. My friend dutifully walks across the room – which has transformed into a stage - while the therapist watches. “I see your problem now,” the therapist announces, having somehow developed a thick Russian accent. “Yes?” my friend prompts, eagerly. “Wet noodle arms,” the therapist announces. “You walk around with your arms all droopy, like this – “ she demonstrates – “and puts tremendous strain on your back.” “So what do I do?” my friend inquires anxiously. I listen intently, my sore lower back eagerly