30 days. It’s short enough to be doable and long enough to make an impact. My October Challenge has been enlightening on several levels. We all get in ruts. We do things the way that do them and stop thinking about why, or how we might do them better, or less, or more efficiently. I have carried around with me the notion that I am who I am. That it’s sort of written in stone....my personal template. The other day, sitting in yoga for the 13th day in a row, I had a small revelation. My template can be redesigned at will and it’s made of silly putty, not freaking granite.
The teacher was from Mexico with a thick and enchanting accent. She was forceful and gentle at the same time. I wish I could remember exactly what she said that triggered me. The gist was this. We carry around energy that needs expelling. I know this, but I don’t often hold the mirror to myself and apply it. When you slow down and take a long look at yourself in a thoughtful way you begin to see the possibilities. What’s working, what’s not. Sometimes it’s good to push away from what you think is your truth and see if you can grow a second skin. Like a snake.
So I’m shedding.
Ideas, habits, silly self talk, fears, you name it.
Another fantastic bonus that goes hand in hand with taking better care of myself....I have more energy and inspiration to take better care of others! It’s evident in funny ways. Lots of kitchen love, more patience, tons of creative energy.....
Yes, I knew this, too. But had never taken the time to test the concept.
Better late than never, right?
How 'bout you? How are you doing? Any changes or progress?
I'm so glad to hear the positive changes that are happening in your life.
ReplyDeleteMy changes are slow, but still moving along at a good pace. I think I am finally accepting that I am not in my twenties, but my forties and am learning to love this 'new' body that I grew. I run a little slower and often will sit and knit instead of tying on my shoes. That's ok. Right? Sometimes self doubt creeps in, but I'm trying. And if I want my Christmas gift list complete by December 1, I must knit! xx
Cheers to your change and flow Ivey!!! I am really happy for you :)! There is so much freedom in knowing we can change whenever we are ready to. Shedding is the perfect word for becoming better versions of ourselves :).
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Ivey,
ReplyDeletethanks for this post. I was linking to you today to visit your this moment, from littlecoffeebeans.com.... and continued to read your blog. We shed like the autumn leaves... slowly at first, but then quickly as the winds whip up and the temperatures change. Thanks for the inspiration to look in the mirror. :)
I plan to sit on the cushion and take a look at my skin and what can be shed.
blessings...