Monday fireside ramble. Im not a runner. Years ago, I trained with a friend to work up to a 5k. We were diligent, started slow, run walk run walk, until each time the running got a little longer and we were slowly reaching our goal. We ran the Susan Komen road race in Brookline, and I beat every New England Patriots Cheerleader with great satisfaction lol( a story for another time). It was a great personal moment and one goal that I accomplished. Taking Mulligan for morning walks inspires these rambles of mine. I took him over to the bog across the street where he can run loose. And I started again, that run walk run walk thing. It serves several purposes, this motivation. I now have the small goal of completing a run around the entire bog, it teaches me to be patient with myself, and it gives a boost to cardio by doing intervals. It also touches something one deeper level. We all know the adage of if the oxygen masks come down on the plane, administer to yourself first and then the other. Selfish is not a dirty word. Im selfish all the time, but it takes on new meaning. Selfish to be selfless. We all know how draining it can be to give give give to others and meanwhile deplete yourself. No more. I do for me, so I can be better for you. Giving yourself permission to have the best life, the best body, the best state of mind is huge. We often tell ourselves subconsciously that we are not deserving. Like it is a vain thing to think. Well call me guilty. Im one of the vainest people I know. But its not just about looking fabulous in clothes, or being attractive...thats the sidebar.Its pressing on and saying YES when my mind is screaming NO. Its about risk, and feeling deserving of an enriching life, whether you are going it alone or in relationship. Its about saying I matter to me enough to be my own best friend. I matter enough to let go of what doesnt serve me anymore. I matter enough to feel the shitty feelings and then dump them along with Monday mornings trash. Motivation. Perseverance. Kindness, forgiveness and compassion, for ourselves first. To be selfless. Love you, peeps..happy Monday.
Posted on: Mon, 05 Jan 2015 13:44:08 +0000