"You cannot love another until you truly love yourself."
How many times have you heard that valid, but wildly overused wisdom phrase? Me? Countless - and with multiple variations on the "love" part. You know, sub in "provide, insipire, comfort" or any other well meaning verb and it still works.
I just forgot. That's all. It's pretty simple.
But this morning during the 90 minutes of Turbo Jam**, Yoga and Meditation (um..30 min each, just in case you thought I was truly nuts)...I remembered.
I am no good to: my family, my writing, to you, to local bereaved parents, to the board of directors, or any other life I try and touch - unless I remain good, loving, kind, attentative, inspirational, etc...to myself.
Today I feel good, calm, ready to tackle my to-do list with a, I have more than enough time mindset - instead of my recent, I'll never get all this done attitude. (And - shocker...I never did)
There is one more part to my Meltdown series - "The Resolution". I will post it on Sunday, a fitting day it seems. But mostly, because missing Show and Tell two weeks in a row not only shames the straight-A student in me, but could drop my grade...and we just can't have that!
I am more than enough. I am strong. I am deterimined. Watch out world - I have a lot to give, say, write, share, inspire, love, create......
** - On a sad note, my DVD died today, mid-squat and kick! I've already tried to revive it once at the local video store with their fancy machine. I'ts done. I'm sad. Please - if you would, a tiny moment of silence for the only disk that ever inspired a desire to work out. Ok, I'm off to try and find another deal of the century! I'm guessing it won't be five bucks!
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8 comments:
Sorry about the DVD. Yippee for self nuturing! ((Hugs))
I went w/my cousin on a 2 mile mountain hike yesterday and it felt great!!
Sorry your DVD died. Hope you find an equally good deal.
I'm so proud of you! I know it couldn't have been easy to make/ find/ take the time, but I'm sure you'll be glad that you did. . . I too have been toying with the idea of making this (in the form of a pilates class) a priority - it terrifies me, but I know it will be beneficial!
I hope the DVD is soon rediscovered, and I'm so glad that you were able to do this for yourself! I know how hard that can be.
Oh so sorry about your DVD.
I am so happy though that you are taking care of yourself!
An inspiring post - yes to all of those things (except boo on the DVD loss). So important to look after ourselves.
Ah- your poor DVD!
It is so very hard to drag myself out of bed at 5:45 to go to the gym, but I second your advice- I am no good to anyone when I don't take care of myself. Go you!
That is a good lesson to remember. Thanks for the refresher!
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