Where has my mojo gone?
Has anyone seen my mojo? I left it here a couple of weeks ago and when I returned, it was gone. I always thought having one's mojo meant having energy, creativity and passion. I've always loved words, their meaning and their origin. So I decided to find the definition of mojo to make sure that I actually had a mojo and, if I did, was I using it properly?
Much to my surprise I found several definitions of the word. The original definition means a charm, spell or talisman to produce good luck. That would definitely be helpful. Another more current definition says that your mojo is your sex appeal! Nothing like that around here; looked in my desk, under my bed, in the closet and no sex appeal mojo to be found! Then I found a definition in the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary and Thesaurus that the definition of mojo is a quality that attracts people to you and makes you successful and full of energy. Voila! That's it! That's the one I lost!
So, my WA family, to make a long story short, On August 19th I had major dental surgery and for the past two weeks, in the process of recuperating, I actually did lose my mojo. I am finding it very difficult to get that "fire in the belly" attitude back that I had pre-surgery. I think what I need is a good swift kick in the rear to get me motivated. So, my WA friends, your mission, should you choose to accept, is to do just that! KICK AWAY!!!!
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Dentist here....There is actually scientific research that has shown that recovering after dental surgery can feel like 'losing ones mojo' There is a natural depletion of the immune system and a reduction in 'happy hormones' after physical trauma to the body. There is a rise in Cortisol which can be akin to being hit by a truck.
Make sure you are well rested, eat well and by that I mean fish, greens and fruit and keep hydrated.
Don't force the hard work ok, chill take it easy and your mojo will return.
Very funny blog though LOL
I visualise you scouring your house looking.....LOL
Thank you Mike, for that information. I'm glad I made ya'll laugh. That makes me happy!!
Very intriguing and compelling writing. You need to share your insights more and a website is the perfect venue. Find your mojo, people need to hear from you. And you had dental surgery on my birthday??? Well, I guess I wasn't the only one in pain that day :)
Thanks Rick and happy belated birthday! I really value everyone's knowledge and help here in WA.
My incantation for you: I send you fire, the fire of desire, the ability to achieve dreams, and to rely on your WA family for help
G'day, Laura! How about a little hug and a kiss on the cheek? Electronic, from here... Your mojo is still there - it was just having a rest while you recovered. :) george
whack, I hope that helps. I can relate to the problem we have to really decide what we want to accomplish and focus on that one thing one step at a time.
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Interesting. I had some fairly significant surgery three weeks ago and for two weeks after I didn't feel like doing much, just made a few notes. Then at the end of the two weeks I started to really feel better and one afternoon I was back on track. I think the thing we all need to realise is that surgery is a major issue for your body and it needs time to heal, and your brain is giving this top priority whilst that is happening. Well as a non- medic that's my theory anyway. Hope you are soon better, and back on track.
Hudson.
Thanks Hudson, I am feeling much better and starting to get that spark back. thanks for the insight.