Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure.” ~ Oprah Winfrey
This quote from Oprah is a great reminder that when I’m struggling with something in my life, all I need to do is nothing. Just breathe. Just take a second to myself and see how it all plays out. I’m a very “take charge” kind of person, and I like being in control, so letting go isn’t easy for me. But I have found that in my times of greatest stress, letting go is the way to calm down.
This week off is like one long, exhaled breath. I get time to myself without too many plans, so that I can center myself. My plan is to refocus myself. I want to remember how much I enjoy working out and exercising and being active. I sort of lost that “fun factor” for a little while, and I’m excited to get it back.
I’ve slowly come to a few huge realizations about myself and this weight loss journey, which I will share with you in time. I’m still working through them and figuring out how it all fits. I find that in the moments when I give myself a break, I find the most clarity. I’m hoping that’s true this week, as well.
The photo I chose above is so serene and peaceful and really makes me want to do some yoga this week. So I’m going to. I may end up doing a DVD at home, but I’m hoping to make it to the yoga studio to do some Bikram, because I still have a few sessions worth of credit there. I may even go today.
Bella on the Beach 