I've been diagnosed with scoliosis. For the second time. The first time was when I was entering the University of the Philippines. A medical certificate was required for the admissions. The doctor said it was thoracic dextro-scoliosis. A mild one and should be no cause for concern.Now my back has been giving me pains and I had a check up with the doctor some weeks back, now it is lumbar scoliosis. My ortho without even asking me said, I had scoliosis some ten years back. He's given me some medication and physiotherapy exercises. The exercises are very much similar to the yoga asanas I've been doing in my yoga practices. But this time, it is more focused on alignment. My doctor also recommended swimming as a form of rehabilitation.
I realised that the curve in my spine is calling me for alignment, of lengthening my center. I knew somehow this has got to do with my inner alignment, and the larger things seem to call me to gather my inner awareness towards the center. And focus on what really matters.
The structure in the image is a landmark near my place. I have taken the photo one Friday evening, I was walking by the creek, with only my camera as companion. I have always been fascinated with it, but I don't know exactly what to call it. But what I see in it is balance and strength, made more beautiful by the fire under its belly. And that's what keeps it a glowing structure.
As breathe is my fire, posture is my strength.
