GOYA Tues

Get Off Your @ss Tuesday!

Last week I told you that I would be working on my positive attitude in preparation for another stint at the local fat farm (ie Weight Watchers). And I also lamented (whined???) that this would be easier said than done. Like many women, I really struggle to forgive and accept myself, especially in areas of my life where I persistently fail. And my struggle with weight loss has been a vicious merry-go-round of failure. So getting back in the saddle after a difficult year requires a whole lot of forgiveness and courage-of epic, biblical proportions. This was a good week however for positive reflection and counting my blessings: two full days of sunshine, the beauty of turning leaves, friends who bring joy and peace to my life, a good book, birds in my garden, happy children playing in my yard, helpful neighbors, and a loving, supportive hubby who really “gets” me and loves me as I am (even the crazy parts)-to name only a few. So on Tues when I take that first step onto the scale and begin this all too familiar journey again, I want to feel valiant in that moment-not defeated or hopeless. It’s about owning my journey-and thanking God- that I have arrived at a better place. Scarred and battle-worn but standing nonetheless. Although it has been a painful, messy year, I am richer in compassion, kindness, and empathy. My pride and arrogance have been tempered, and I have been humbled and privileged to have been loved well and deeply by so many. And there’s no number on earth that’s more meaningful than that. So here’s to finding the strength to do it all over again, to starting over, to getting back up, and to getting off my ass-one more time. My wish for this week is that we will all practice our kindness, compassion, and forgiveness on OURSELVES and not be imprisoned by our past, fearful of our future, or disconnected to our present. Blessings to you all!