There's something deeply familiar in this: the body as altar, the medical procedure as recurring rite. "Cold entering the body to illuminate what is on fire inside it" is an extraordinary sentence. This stayed with me.
That line came from the reality of it: contrast dye is genuinely cold as it moves through you, and the idea that something so cold could be searching for inflammation felt almost paradoxical when I was lying there.
Nothing in that piece feels imposed, and I think that's because you've been on the stone. I know that cold too — the metal taste, the bladder announcing itself at the worst possible moment. The body has no sense of ceremony. You turned that into something that does.
This just hits you. The reality is real. And this perfectly sums up a recurring medical testing pattern. How you let go so you can endure the pain. It’s a true superpower to withstand the pain and find your own peace.
I truly think this is amazingly written. Truly potent writing Gary.
There's something deeply familiar in this: the body as altar, the medical procedure as recurring rite. "Cold entering the body to illuminate what is on fire inside it" is an extraordinary sentence. This stayed with me.
Thank you.
That line came from the reality of it: contrast dye is genuinely cold as it moves through you, and the idea that something so cold could be searching for inflammation felt almost paradoxical when I was lying there.
Glad it stayed with you.
Nothing in that piece feels imposed, and I think that's because you've been on the stone. I know that cold too — the metal taste, the bladder announcing itself at the worst possible moment. The body has no sense of ceremony. You turned that into something that does.
Totally agree. That's a great line. Very cool piece, Gary.
Thank you William
This just hits you. The reality is real. And this perfectly sums up a recurring medical testing pattern. How you let go so you can endure the pain. It’s a true superpower to withstand the pain and find your own peace.
I truly think this is amazingly written. Truly potent writing Gary.
Thank you Sylvienne ♥️