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All my life, people have told me I am lazy. I have a long list of things I will not do. Getting down on the floor and cleaning things is one of those tasks, as is carrying heavy packages and boxes. 

I have a genetic condition with my heart that curtails some activity. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis that makes other tasks out of my reach.

Even when I look healthy and happy as in the photo above, something might be going on. Notice the hand brace which was there for at least six months after I stupidly tried to cut a pineapple. 

Just because you cannot see my problem does not mean I do not have it. 

I do a lot of things to accommodate myself. This video shows how I  swim underwater instead of on the surface. Regular laps with my feet and hands slapping is out of my ability now. Even just a few laps like that will give me severe pain and injury.

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Adapting to illness is an important part of living with it. When it became impossible to swim "normally" I was so sad. I love to swim but now did I have to stay out of the pool? 

No!

I just had to get creative.

My post today is for the #freewrite weekend single prompt challenge by @mariannewest with the prompt words of "lazy wind". Here is [Marianne’s freewrite prompt post for today](https://steempeak.com/freewrite/@mariannewest/weekend-freewrite-12-7-2019-single-prompt-option). Give it a try and surprise yourself.

So what about the wind portion of this prompt? I am still doing the Wind Challenge by @metametheus. You can find about how it works here:

[And The Wind Cried......](https://steempeak.com/naturalmedicine/@metametheus/and-the-wind-cried)

The point was to make one small change and see where it takes you. I am still working it and thrilled with the results. One change has led to many more and I see only good things coming on the horizon. This is one reason I need to heal from edema, so that I can get back on track. 


#### What I do on STEEM

@fitinfun

- freewrite daily with @mariannewest
- Minnow Tips
- Photography
- Travel

@fitinfunfood
- Food and ccc contest posts
- Tasteem restaurant reviews
- @pifc contest entries

@bxlphabet

- dApp, tokens/tribes and gaming review posts
- dpoll- STEEM and lifestyle questions
- BitcoinMalaysia playing card posts; coming soon!

#### My most recent summary of Minnow Tips is here:
[You CAN Succeed on STEEM](https://steempeak.com/esteem/@fitinfun/minnow-tips-you-can-succeed-on-steem)

These tips will help you if you are new and struggling on STEEM. Tag me in any comment, and I will help you if you ask me to.


#### Find me on Discord: 
fitinfun#2249

#### Email me:
sjfrenchtosd at yahoo.com <<< NOT my paypal address



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