As I write this, I’m on post-op day 10 of my left hip replacement and I’ve reached a small plateau in my walking. I’ve moved from walker to cane yesterday, but I’m not yet seeing the progress I want.
I have to remember from my climbing days—both for my hip rehab and for my writing—that plateaus are not just OK, they are an essential step into reaching the summit. They give me a chance to regroup, to consolidate, to marshall my forces, and to heal.
So I’m going to enjoy my plateaus, because the summit is within sight.