My left foot has been hurting since early summer. In June I spent two wonderful weeks in Charlottesville, Virginia, walking everywhere in cute little sandals that provided absolutely no support at all. I somehow assumed they were good for my feet since I had paid so much for them.

I came back home and took daily walks on the beach as I enjoyed our awesome summer weather in Seattle . . . and rather than wearing tennis shoes, I just wore sandals because it was so hot. I kept feeling increasing pain in my left heal, my arch, my ankle and my knee--but I ignored it because, after all, I am in wonderful health, great shape, do Nia several times a week and have a great spiritual practice. How could I possibly have foot pain? I ignored it, didn't speak of it, kept dancing on a painful foot (here's where the humility enters) and attempted to will away the pain. It didn't go away. It got so bad I fought back tears as I stepped out of bed each morning. So, those of you who have experienced plantar fasciitis or other foot problems know where this is going. But surely, I, Susan Tate, was not going to develop a foot problem because I take such great care of myself!!!

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