I can tell my broken arm is getting stronger because, with concentration, I can push myself back in the recliner.
Now there’s a sentence I never imagined writing.
If you are a younger reader, or think reading about health related topics is really uncool, don’t give up on this yet.
Seriously, setting up the chair was kind of tricky at first.
I had to sit on the floor with my legs braced against sides and then use my trusty right arm to pull the footrest up.
Getting in it while it was reclined also had its challenges.
Three years ago I was embarrassed about buying a recliner for about 5 minutes.
We’ve always had some sort of flexible seating over the years;
examples being
a bean bag that turned into a bed,
a Swedish exercise ball that ended up being the best dog toy ever,
rocking chairs to hold sweaters, and
something that may have spun but never got the chance. Why not a recliner?
I just didn’t think I’d be writing about the lazy boy wanna-be.
There are going to be many things that we never imagined we’d write or say.
As a ski teacher, I responded in an interview that my secret for staying fit was “Burgers, Butts and Booze”.
That 29 year old would never had imagined her older self discussing recliners just as her older self is rolling her eyes at the flippant comment of her younger self.
Our priorities, preferences, and peccadillos all change.
Sometimes it’s due to necessity but mostly it’s due to our own discernment. We make choices in hopes that it makes our lives more pleasant for ourselves and for the people around us.
It’s important to be comfortable and to provide comfort.
That’s why we are here.
Alexandra Langstaff 