January 2016! The Holidays long gone, resolutions hard to keep in place, and a massive snowstorm this past weekend that played havoc on body, mind and soul.
It's been rough. On/Off Good/Bad Just wanting to get the mojo back, and get back on track, with focus and determination strongly in place.
Sometimes it is a given, much easier and natural. Othertimes a struggle, fighting with impulses, urges and lack of motivation. What is the cause of loss of focus? A thought? A whim? An unknown demon entering the psyche? Who can say? Emotional distress. Boredom. Laziness. All so negative and unwanted.
It is time to take the reigns and gain back control. This brings a feeling of contentment and satisfaction, which continues on to a better outlook, and physical and emotional well being. Feeling healthy by eating clean, getting the proper exercise, and staying socially active is what works for me. This time of year the outdoor activities are limited for me. Seeing the sun return today has put me a better place. It is still cold out, and the streets are difficult to navigate. There is still a lot of clean up work to be done. Most main roads are cleared. The path cut thru leaves mountains of snow on the sides, and corners. In our technology laden world, can there not be a better way? Parking lots are extremely difficult. One would think the plow people don't drive, and therefore do not understand how to plow to accommodate the cars that must park, and drive around the lot. LOL It's impossible to pull out of the lots as well. Do they not realize you must be able to see oncoming traffic? Well, one problem has been solved. Unfortunately, ticketing had to be threatened to drivers of cars that did not remove the snow from the roof of their cars. This has "smartened" most drivers up to the fact that the snow left on their roof is a hazard to cars driving behind them. Now we must educate the plow drivers. Ah, but I stray from my subject....
Today is the start of a new week. I am ready to begin anew. I have been slipping and sliding on my journey for this past month, but am determined to pick myself up and recoup the damage done. The best news is I have kept my resolution, to give up "coffee creamers". You know, those delicious, unhealthy, useless calorie laden delights. I have resisted, not purchased any, and not used any since New Years Eve! Yay! this is a major accomplishment! Sigh, my body aches for them, and I am finding myself making bad choices eating and drinking other foods that I should not. I have become aware of my transgressions, and take full responsibility for my actions. This month I was also shut out of my beloved Friday morning yoga class, and this has been more than detrimental to my health and well being. I will enroll for February, and hope to regain the progress I made.
I am happy to be back!
