Day 3,031

Growth:

Take time to heal when necessary, but not so much time as to cause further injury. Today I let my tweaked lower back rest and heal. I skipped the morning run and the late day lifting to give it a little time off. I still went to yoga tonight to stretch and relax it. Tomorrow will see a light morning workout, but no lifting until Wednesday.

Just enough time off to let it fix itself, but not so much time off that I lose fitness. A delicate balance.

Appreciation:

During my work morning I had an awful downward spiral. I was frustrated and seemingly every moment saw a new reason to sink. When I realized what I was doing I paused and utilized a lesson from Awareness.

I sat in stillness and observed the thoughts in my head. I did nothing to change them, I just listened to them, became more aware of them. As I listened I saw patterns and started to trace where they came from. I wrote notes to myself about what I was hearing in my own mind.

Just like being scared of ghosts in a dark room, as soon as I started shining a flashlight on the rogue thoughts they all dispersed. I was left with my notes, a journal of the thoughts, to help me move forward in a more productive way.

So grateful for remembering to take time for awareness of my thoughts today, it made all the difference!

Presence:

Yoga, one of three best ways to pause, breathe, and be fully in the moment. My brain quiets. Stress dissolves. There is no ego. Only breath, motion, and calm presence remain.

Thanks!!!