Toward Ecosophy

Not the question you asked, but before any kind of scheduled surgery, I like to get into a meditative state and mentally address my body. I warn it, especially the part that's going to be cut into, that the surgery might seem like an attack, but it isn't meant to be hostile, it is intended to help the the body part to continue to function well. Then I thank that part and the system it belongs to for all it has done for me, and wish it well.

I think this helps speed recovery, and in any case seems like the decent thing to do.