If at first you don't succeed ....

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Keep trying. Start over. Don’t beat yourself up. Move forward. Find a new way. Think logically. Try something new. Re-evaluate your schedule.
               I’m pressing the reset button.
There are ebbs and flows in all of our lives when Balance is a good friend standing by your side. And then, there are times when Balance appears to be on a far away vacation. 
              I need to take better care of myself.
I’d admit, I’m missing my friend, Balance. 
Our time apart started with a “Just for this one moment, for this schedule change. Just give me a little time and we’ll get back together.” 
Well, that was about two months ago. 
              I can feel it. 
So, I’m recalculating - my morning routine, my eating habits, my exercise. 
It’s exciting. It’s daunting. But here’s the thing. Feeling bad is not OK. Ever.
We should not just allow our bodies to hurt and just accept it. We need to listen. We need to be our own friend. What would we say to our friend who admitted that for x number of weeks I’ve had a headache, or tummy ache, or - fill in the blank here. 
I’ve been thinking of the advice I’d give my friend, Kim, and making myself listen to it. 
              Life is too short. 
              Life is too precious.
We deserve to feel our best, so we can give our best to this world. 
So, Balance, your vacation is over. 
It’s time we work together again. 

Comments

  1. bettyonabroomSeptember 30, 2018 at 11:30 AM

    Feeling that way. Oct. 1st targeted to concentrate on: employment, four longer walks during the week and not having 'bad food in the house. My balance fell off this week also. Onward.

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    1. kimSeptember 30, 2018 at 4:36 PM

      Onward indeed! Or, should I say let's giddy-up! ;)

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