Balance

In a renewed effort to find that "state of balance" we're all searching for, I finally decided to make a sacrifice and drive through rush hour traffic three times a week to work out with my friend.  It began last night and, though it was frustrating to sit through almost an hour of traffic, it felt so good to get my muscles moving again.  I only did a thirty minute brisk walk, but I felt ten times better afterward.  I woke up aware of my muscles this morning.  I love that sensation because it makes me feel like I'm accomplishing something.  My goal is to try and walk at least 30 minutes a day, six days a week.  The nice thing about having a workout buddy, though, is that if I don't make my goal, I'll at least be moving three times a week.  In the end, all that matters is that I'm trying and I'm doing more than I was.  There is always room for improvement, but I've learned that, sometimes, it's the doing that matters.  Save the improvement for when the doing gets routine.

Also, I have been teaching flute lessons to my niece, which is far more fulfilling than I could have imagined.  I used to teach way back when I lived in New Mexico, but getting married and moving 5 times kind of put a damper on that.  Imagine my excitement when my niece told me she wanted to play the flute!  Teaching has caused me to remember my deep love for music, especially making music.  On Sunday, I got ready for church early and spent about half an hour playing the piano.  The joy that music brings me is nearly indescribable- which causes me to wonder why I don't allow myself the time to play more often.  I'm working on that.

Is there something you love that has been put on the back burner of your life?  Something that you wish you had time for?  Will you tell me about it? 

Comments

[Ashley]

I've been that way with the piano too! I finally started waking up a half hour early so I can eat and have like 15 min to play, it's been such a good way to start my day (especially because I play hymns) and I've already seen a ton of improvement in like a month!

I'm so glad you've finally started doing all the things you've been putting off, you seem so much happier lately... it makes me glad :)

[sexy choco]

I love your new layout. I wish I had more time for writing...maybe if the homework allows, I will make time on Sundays to write more. I concur with what Ashley said--you seem much happier lately because your doing stuff you are passionate about. I think we lose a part of ourselves when we let that slip away. We were made to discover our talents and develop them. It encourages change and movement, and growth. Congrats! ;)

[Rendie]

I wish I allowed more times for my crafts .. I am always seeing all these beatiful cards or scrapbook pages that I would love to take a stab at doing but I ALWAYS and I mean ALWAYS let something get in the way. I have been married 4 years and my wedding album isn't done, the baby is 2 and I haven't even started his album and I haven't made a hamd made card since MAY.

Also, I picked up the trumpet the other day and had a blas playing however I wish I could block out all the bad memories that come with that. I deal my problems in the box method (things that hurt me goes into a box in my brain and we don't open the box) and well the trumpet has long since been in one of those boxes. I wish I could keep it out long enough to make new memories with it ... someday maybe.

I'm glad your working out ... its amazing what working out the muscles do for the mental balance. HUGS

[Equipoise]

My dear friends, if you can try to find the time to give these things a smidgen of your day, I say do it! Because it will bring you so much joy! Rendie, you are awesome at the trumpet. It saddens me to hear that such terrible memories are attached to it. But I understand and I remember. If you can, I WOULD try to make new memories. Sexy choco, you are an awesome writer, I hope you do find some time to excercise that talent. You're life is crazy though, right now, so don't put on too much pressure. Miss Ashely, I'm glad to know you're playing again. Keep it up. I've realized I've lost so much of the knowledge I once had on piano and getting it back is hard. As always, I'm grateful for your support and insight into my life ladies. Love, Equipoise.

[polly Poppins]

Yoga, writing, and running. I used to have these huge blocks of time that I could fill up anyway I chose. Now I have these little slivers of time that are gone before I even fully notice they've happened. Oh, and baths. Long hot baths, with books on cd playing in the background, so I could just close my eyes and soak. Which reminds me, books on cd while stuck in traffic make a nuisance into an excuse to listen.