Although we have had a relatively mild winter in my neck of the woods, I am already thinking of spring. I am ready for steadily longer days and new growth on the trees. This morning I sit near the window, seeing the birds picking at the suet hanging from a hook, a few snowflakes in the air, and the thermometer shows a crisp 12 degrees Fahrenheit.
The past few weeks I have had every intention of sitting down and putting my thoughts into words to share. I have the thought. I write “Blog” on my weekly calendar. The week passes, and “Blog” remains unchecked. My intentions are there… my follow through is lacking. The result? A week goes by without writing. A month goes by…
I am a sucker for a fresh start.
January is likely my least favorite month of the year. It is knee-deep into winter. Some days we have snow, some rain, but rarely do we have sunshine. The daylight hours themselves are still relatively short, but we ARE making our way towards spring. It is a dreary time of the year and I feel it. My body feels sluggish. My mind screams for carbohydrates and other comfort foods.
I was a bit disgusted last night as I watched commercials flashing during the evening news. Businesses were bragging about their doors being open on Thanksgiving Day, which to me meant that workers would not have an opportunity to be with family or friends, and people would be out shopping rather than taking time to stop and savor the day. Ah well… freedom.
I have been on my personal journey of fitness for many years. In that time, I have learned something that keeps ringing true. There is strength in numbers. Strongest You Coaching has a community component. We have a private Facebook Group that allows Coach Jen to communicate with us, and vice versa. Being actively involved with the other women of the group has been a great way to keep me tuned in to the work I am doing.
“Like sands through the hourglass, so are the Days of our Lives.” Some of you are reading that thinking “What the heck is she talking about?” Some of you are smiling. Some of you just quit reading! If you did not quit, journey back with me…
As I sit and write today, I find my mind whirling with activity. I start to write, I erase it, and I start again. I am not sure where to start. Even though the Strongest You Coaching program has just started for me, I am already learning about myself.
