If I feel depressed, I will learn to cheer up.
If I feel sad, I will learn to laugh.
If I feel ill, I will learn to be healthy.
If I feel fear, I will learn to plunge ahead.
If I feel inferior, I will learn to lookup to myself.
If I feel uncertain, I will learn to raise my voice.
If I feel poverty, I will learn to think of wealth to come.
If I feel incompetent, I will learn to think of my past success.
If I feel insignificant, I will learn to remember my goals.
I will learn to be the master of my emotions.
I will learn to change.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Walking as meditation
I had a full evening last night but I was willing to walk. I didn't walk as far as I normally do but that is not the point. The point is to get moving and I did just that. I worked a bit late and had a few stops to make. It was late, dark even but I still managed our block and a little further.
The night air was crisp and there were a few people out and about. A frog, the unsettling leaves rustling, street lamps lit and a few cars buzzing by. I have taken yoga for awhile and I began to recall the principles of yoga - when an area is in pain or discomfort - breathe into that area. The ball of foot has been hurting and my right hip has tightened (I know this is due to my inactive body revolting and becoming active). Instead of fighting the discomfort, I surrendered to it. Slowly breathing into those areas as I slowed my pace.
I'm a very competitive person (think Joan Crawford when swimming with her daughter: "You'll never beat me. I'm older and bigger than you") and in this respect I am always pushing myself to do better, go faster, do it harder.
Last night, I slowed my pace. There was no time limit, no one to impress or beat. All I needed to do was get moving - no matter the pace of the distance - just get moving.
I was reading my email this morninga dn this was one of my daily meditations - how appropriate.
http://www.meditationsforwomen.com/dailys/521599.html
The night air was crisp and there were a few people out and about. A frog, the unsettling leaves rustling, street lamps lit and a few cars buzzing by. I have taken yoga for awhile and I began to recall the principles of yoga - when an area is in pain or discomfort - breathe into that area. The ball of foot has been hurting and my right hip has tightened (I know this is due to my inactive body revolting and becoming active). Instead of fighting the discomfort, I surrendered to it. Slowly breathing into those areas as I slowed my pace.
I'm a very competitive person (think Joan Crawford when swimming with her daughter: "You'll never beat me. I'm older and bigger than you") and in this respect I am always pushing myself to do better, go faster, do it harder.
Last night, I slowed my pace. There was no time limit, no one to impress or beat. All I needed to do was get moving - no matter the pace of the distance - just get moving.
I was reading my email this morninga dn this was one of my daily meditations - how appropriate.
http://www.meditationsforwomen.com/dailys/521599.html
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Get "wit" the program
"Being willing makes you able." ~Rhonda Britten
Years ago, when the Steve Winwood song "Roll with me baby" was big, I was a young and vibrant woman. My mantra was "Roll with me or get rolled over." I didn't mean it in a mean way - it was just a "warning" for those to get with the program (whatever the program was) or get left behind.
I realize that I need to finish things. I need to roll with it or get out of the way. My sense of "fear" is that of commitment - the just do its of the world. My word for the month is willingness. Willingness is really nothing more than commitment. It is all about making a decision and sticking with it (as is most of the things in our lives). Now that I realize the need to make a decision and stick with it - I have to understand that my commitment is to my decision or goal or vision.
The big step in understanding this commitment to my vision is also realizing that I need to fall in love with my goal. Visualizing and feeling that this goal is extremely important. Nurturing (something I do, oh but too well).
Why is nurturing my goal so important? It is (for me) because I need a big enough "Why" to keep you motivated and willing to do what is required to get me to my success. I realize that I don't particularly do well with focusing on the steps to success. I'm outcome oriented.
As you all know I set a similar goal for exercise as my partner did. I am never excited about exercising (or anything other than shopping tobe honest). Quite frankly, I am hot and cold when it comes to exercising. But if I associated my exercise routine with a goal - that does give me a bit more motivation to do what I need to do in order to get there. As of yesterday, I had absolutely no goal or rather I had a goal to just finish the walk - which is a good thing but one should always have an expected outcome (even if it does change). I am typically motived by fear, embarassment or as a close friend of mine says, guilt (I do love how he says to "oh look, free guilt/someone left some guilt, I'll take it"). Not good motivators at all.
Willingness is key and willingness leads to action. Action AFTER visioning is what leads to results. There is one more point I want to mention regarding willingness. And this is a bit more serious. Establishing a commitment to my vision will perhaps make me willing to confront other issues that are blocking my success. I think the majority of us are sick - mentally, emotionally and spiritually because we have deep seated issues that need addressing. We (and I am included) seek to fix the SYMPTOM instead of the actual root of the problem. I remember when my partner had carpal tunnel syndrome. All the doctors attempted to get her through the pain - I opted to get to the root of her issue and deal with that (and I am happy to say - she's doing well).
So during my journey of realizing and awareness - I plan to dig deep and allow this "program" to assist me in peeling away at the layers to get to the root of things. What I am committing to is being healthy and happy and perhaps an even more beautiful body.
I've done some healing work and still am. It's painful but I know that it will be beneficial in the long run. Willingness - this one quality alone will lead to great manifestations in your life. I really believe this.
So there you have it (from me). Commit to the vision. See and feel the success of it. Be willing to take action toward your goal.
My Inspirational Wellness Affirmation: I have a willingness to change - ooooh that's rough - even for me.
Years ago, when the Steve Winwood song "Roll with me baby" was big, I was a young and vibrant woman. My mantra was "Roll with me or get rolled over." I didn't mean it in a mean way - it was just a "warning" for those to get with the program (whatever the program was) or get left behind.
I realize that I need to finish things. I need to roll with it or get out of the way. My sense of "fear" is that of commitment - the just do its of the world. My word for the month is willingness. Willingness is really nothing more than commitment. It is all about making a decision and sticking with it (as is most of the things in our lives). Now that I realize the need to make a decision and stick with it - I have to understand that my commitment is to my decision or goal or vision.
The big step in understanding this commitment to my vision is also realizing that I need to fall in love with my goal. Visualizing and feeling that this goal is extremely important. Nurturing (something I do, oh but too well).
Why is nurturing my goal so important? It is (for me) because I need a big enough "Why" to keep you motivated and willing to do what is required to get me to my success. I realize that I don't particularly do well with focusing on the steps to success. I'm outcome oriented.
As you all know I set a similar goal for exercise as my partner did. I am never excited about exercising (or anything other than shopping tobe honest). Quite frankly, I am hot and cold when it comes to exercising. But if I associated my exercise routine with a goal - that does give me a bit more motivation to do what I need to do in order to get there. As of yesterday, I had absolutely no goal or rather I had a goal to just finish the walk - which is a good thing but one should always have an expected outcome (even if it does change). I am typically motived by fear, embarassment or as a close friend of mine says, guilt (I do love how he says to "oh look, free guilt/someone left some guilt, I'll take it"). Not good motivators at all.
Willingness is key and willingness leads to action. Action AFTER visioning is what leads to results. There is one more point I want to mention regarding willingness. And this is a bit more serious. Establishing a commitment to my vision will perhaps make me willing to confront other issues that are blocking my success. I think the majority of us are sick - mentally, emotionally and spiritually because we have deep seated issues that need addressing. We (and I am included) seek to fix the SYMPTOM instead of the actual root of the problem. I remember when my partner had carpal tunnel syndrome. All the doctors attempted to get her through the pain - I opted to get to the root of her issue and deal with that (and I am happy to say - she's doing well).
So during my journey of realizing and awareness - I plan to dig deep and allow this "program" to assist me in peeling away at the layers to get to the root of things. What I am committing to is being healthy and happy and perhaps an even more beautiful body.
I've done some healing work and still am. It's painful but I know that it will be beneficial in the long run. Willingness - this one quality alone will lead to great manifestations in your life. I really believe this.
So there you have it (from me). Commit to the vision. See and feel the success of it. Be willing to take action toward your goal.
My Inspirational Wellness Affirmation: I have a willingness to change - ooooh that's rough - even for me.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
She did it
SHE DID IT! 5K!!! I am SO proud of her. My partner has followed her program to the letter for the past 11 weeks and she did it. It paid off she completed the 5K in an hour. GO SHEILA and Congrats!!!
Friday, January 23, 2009
Unhappiness
Ok...I'm unhappy! I'm unhappy about almost everything.
I had a manicure yesterday - the first time in months and as I looked at my hands I realized that I had really let myself go downhill. It's not just the physical - although - it's a major part of it. My feet look awful, my clothes, while getting looser/bigger don't look neat on me, my breathing is off just from climbing the stairs (maybe because I don't have any heat in my freakin' house) and just in general - I'm unhappy.
Well, I have to really concern myself with the things I have some control over - ME. It's not my fault I have no heat (my Landlord's an asshole).
I have to fully realize that I am where I am because of the decisions I made or didn't make. No one can change that.
I often get so worked up in the aspect of not hurting other people that I end up hurting myself and right about now - I'm in a lot of unnecessary pain.
A few months ago, I bought a candle - it said "The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step" This is true but that first step is always the hardest one. It reminds me of the Christmas special in which they sing "Put one foot in front of the other and soon you'll be walking out the door".
So...it's time to walk out the door. Follow me and see where it leads. The road to happiness begins with one step.
I had a manicure yesterday - the first time in months and as I looked at my hands I realized that I had really let myself go downhill. It's not just the physical - although - it's a major part of it. My feet look awful, my clothes, while getting looser/bigger don't look neat on me, my breathing is off just from climbing the stairs (maybe because I don't have any heat in my freakin' house) and just in general - I'm unhappy.
Well, I have to really concern myself with the things I have some control over - ME. It's not my fault I have no heat (my Landlord's an asshole).
I have to fully realize that I am where I am because of the decisions I made or didn't make. No one can change that.
I often get so worked up in the aspect of not hurting other people that I end up hurting myself and right about now - I'm in a lot of unnecessary pain.
A few months ago, I bought a candle - it said "The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step" This is true but that first step is always the hardest one. It reminds me of the Christmas special in which they sing "Put one foot in front of the other and soon you'll be walking out the door".
So...it's time to walk out the door. Follow me and see where it leads. The road to happiness begins with one step.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
New Day...new mix
The ever increasing and growing walking playlist for my walks: Rob Zombie - Dragula, Drowning Pool - Bodies, U2 - Vertigo, Jay-Z and Linkin Park - Encore, Jay-Z - money ain't a thing, Isley Brothers - Fight the Power and the Pride, Madonna - Vogue and Dirty Vegas - Days Go By.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Adaptability
I ain't got it. It's going on Day Five of no heat in our home. I'm already cold natured so this just adds to my frustration. I am relegated to the bedroom in a makeshift situation.
I don't feel like much of anything today.
I did some sit ups today and last night and I walked my building today - not much but at least something.
The rooms in the house with our space heaters aren't bad but one feels a bit stuck in this room and can't wait until the damn thing is fixed.
I don't feel like much of anything today.
I did some sit ups today and last night and I walked my building today - not much but at least something.
The rooms in the house with our space heaters aren't bad but one feels a bit stuck in this room and can't wait until the damn thing is fixed.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
The difference
I love sweet, "she" loves salty. I love bread, "she" doesn't care for it.
This determines the path of our separate diets. I'm a low carber and I love it. Splenda is my new best friend - I make peanut butter cookies, wicked hot chocolate, mascarpone and splenda with a bit of meyer lemon juice - good eating.
I can eat meats (which I love), veggies, cheese, butter, chocolate (yes, chocolate), peanut butter (and I can even mix chocolate and peanut butter), nuts, eggs and even low carb energy bars. YUM!!!
I admit that I am NOT as disclipined as I should be but I refuse to be hard on myself - I will just continue to work towards the goal.
I think that bellydance, which I am taking, will be good for me. It gives my hips and abs a great workout.
Although, today I really don't feel up to anything so I'm just frittering the day away in the family room, trying to stay warm and trying to keep myself motivated.
So onward and upward.
This determines the path of our separate diets. I'm a low carber and I love it. Splenda is my new best friend - I make peanut butter cookies, wicked hot chocolate, mascarpone and splenda with a bit of meyer lemon juice - good eating.
I can eat meats (which I love), veggies, cheese, butter, chocolate (yes, chocolate), peanut butter (and I can even mix chocolate and peanut butter), nuts, eggs and even low carb energy bars. YUM!!!
I admit that I am NOT as disclipined as I should be but I refuse to be hard on myself - I will just continue to work towards the goal.
I think that bellydance, which I am taking, will be good for me. It gives my hips and abs a great workout.
Although, today I really don't feel up to anything so I'm just frittering the day away in the family room, trying to stay warm and trying to keep myself motivated.
So onward and upward.
Welcome to Walk it out, Girl
Good Morning! It's me and I'm back!
I must admit that this (walking) isn't my thing. It is an interest that my partner sparked in me on her path to health.
I'm a pretty healthy woman - strong, vibrant and normally full of energy. My only issue is sinus ones - and I just can't seem to shake it - even with the aid of an Allergist.
So...my partner decides to walk a 5K marathon and I decided to support her (as I always do) and walk with her.
We headed to Big Peach Running Co. to have our feet fitted for shoes. What a journey. Normally I get the royal treatment everywhere we go but not this time. My partner was treated like a serious walker and I was treated like the "bothersome, tag along, cute partner, who had no clue". I'm still not sure what is "wrong" with my foot but I do know that I wear an 11 (women) and 9 (men) - which was a total surprise. I wear a dress shoe size 9.5/10 so I was a little shocked at her findings but got the shoe just the same. Here is...Shoes and Gear Video Runner's World. Well, my partner is a little "salty" this morning because I have THE running shoe of the season. :p
I already had a really nice winter running shirt from Nike, a red Danskin pullover and warm bottoms. I added my shoes and my red iPod and we were off to walk. Our first walk, I really failed miserably. I started off at a good pace but my feet began hurting - in the exact areas where I was told I bore my weight. Discouraged, I turned away and slowly walked back to the Jeep. I was so very happy at the progress my partner made - trust me...if you had seen her just two short years ago and saw her now, you'd swear it was two different people. So KUDOs to her!
So enough of her...here's some things about me: I love to read, I love to shop (much to my partner's dismay...but I wish she would really get over it...it is who I am), I love THINGS and STUFF, I love good food, good wine, I love cooking, I love the Internet, I love music, I love coffee, I love tea, I love to write, I love myself - in the most aesthetic way, I love cold weather (but only if my HVAC is working - totally different blog) and I love the sacred and the profane (yes, another blog as well).
I am committed to working out - just like my partner. I'm down 20 pounds - I need to lose 30 more so please join me on my journey on healthy living.
Namaste!!
I must admit that this (walking) isn't my thing. It is an interest that my partner sparked in me on her path to health.
I'm a pretty healthy woman - strong, vibrant and normally full of energy. My only issue is sinus ones - and I just can't seem to shake it - even with the aid of an Allergist.
So...my partner decides to walk a 5K marathon and I decided to support her (as I always do) and walk with her.
We headed to Big Peach Running Co. to have our feet fitted for shoes. What a journey. Normally I get the royal treatment everywhere we go but not this time. My partner was treated like a serious walker and I was treated like the "bothersome, tag along, cute partner, who had no clue". I'm still not sure what is "wrong" with my foot but I do know that I wear an 11 (women) and 9 (men) - which was a total surprise. I wear a dress shoe size 9.5/10 so I was a little shocked at her findings but got the shoe just the same. Here is...Shoes and Gear Video Runner's World. Well, my partner is a little "salty" this morning because I have THE running shoe of the season. :p
I already had a really nice winter running shirt from Nike, a red Danskin pullover and warm bottoms. I added my shoes and my red iPod and we were off to walk. Our first walk, I really failed miserably. I started off at a good pace but my feet began hurting - in the exact areas where I was told I bore my weight. Discouraged, I turned away and slowly walked back to the Jeep. I was so very happy at the progress my partner made - trust me...if you had seen her just two short years ago and saw her now, you'd swear it was two different people. So KUDOs to her!
So enough of her...here's some things about me: I love to read, I love to shop (much to my partner's dismay...but I wish she would really get over it...it is who I am), I love THINGS and STUFF, I love good food, good wine, I love cooking, I love the Internet, I love music, I love coffee, I love tea, I love to write, I love myself - in the most aesthetic way, I love cold weather (but only if my HVAC is working - totally different blog) and I love the sacred and the profane (yes, another blog as well).
I am committed to working out - just like my partner. I'm down 20 pounds - I need to lose 30 more so please join me on my journey on healthy living.
Namaste!!
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