Motivational Monday

LOVE

I was recently asked what it would be like for me if I did not care about my image. My immediate response was freedom to be, open with my heart on my sleeve, delicate with the courage to share, and unstoppable in the most girly way (princess warrior with a pink feather band). If I had to sum it up in simple words it is centered, focused and balanced. Exactly the way I feel when I am in my yoga meditative state. The question was perfect and it cemented the enlightening experience I had the day before.

Lucy, the instructor and I. 

Friday Night Yoga

At the end of the session we were asked to focus on something we have not been able to release. For me it was my willingness of letting go. The feeling was almost out of body and for all you new age junkies, like me, it was a beautiful image of orange and red. It gave me vision to actively push without fear. When Yoga was over I felt this level of peace that has trickled into every part of recent days. I have been enjoying every moment of my day. I am present. I see color more vividly. Beautiful and wonderful things have just been happening. I am present. I am one with me.

Saturday

I shared about doing the tough mudder at my weight watchers meeting (down 4.4 at weight in). I was open about the fear I have been facing while training. I told them about the feeling of true change in me. I did not explain my new age Yoga experience but they must have seen it in my face, heard it in my voice and felt it with my presence. My declaration caused "ooos" and "aaaa's" and the room felt instantly warmer; full of encouragement, joy and love. A few of them called me their inspiration and asked about how to get active themselves. The icing on the cake was Jose sitting next to me with a look of pride and joy.

We are in love. I am so grateful to have a him witness my journey. I appreciate our moments of growth and feel honored because he chose me.

Sunday 

It was group hike day. This was an event I planned. I was hesitant when I started planning mostly because I knew this meant sharing myself with people for the day. As mentioned in the past being truly open and present with people can be difficult for me. Yet I knew it was time to venture out, meet with old friends and create new memories. The outcome was fantastic. I was proud for going out and being open. I felt so much encouragement and motivation while walking through the beautiful sights.

I find that isolating myself only allows me to create negative story lines. It also makes me play small because I do not face who I really am ... a powerful woman. I can declare I own who I am and it feels beautiful. I am present to how great I can be and I do not mean this in an arrogant way for I am humbled by all whom share their stories and lives with me. The conversations we have and the struggles we share only makes us appreciate one another and understand we are not alone. We all have a story and we all have dreams to achieve greatness.

Here's to continuing to achieve greatness.