I am still going strong on my 30 Day Yoga Challenge!! YAY ME! It's a feel good for sure!
I was on a bit of a roller coaster between the last post and this one. So many emotions and feelings after a loss. It's been a time of reflection, time spent with those I love most, my family and my parents reminiscing about my grandmother and going through some of her things my dad brought home. This coming weekend we will celebrate the full life she lived in the company of family and friends and remember her for the amazing woman she was.
I've been in denial and remain to be in denial and know it will hit this weekend. Anger has been a companion in moments I think of the loss. I am mad that she is gone, it is far too soon and I wish there was more time. I am mad that she is not here still to spend time with my girls, they adored her. She was so fun and had a wonderful spirit.
I continue seeing 7:11 often. I keep googling meanings behind the numbers and time. I believe I am coming into spiritual awakening from reading all the meanings behind the numbers. In short, I am basically in a very positive place, which I already knew of course as I have previously posted. This is a good sign no doubt confirming such. Something deep within me tells me there's more to it though, thus why I continue to dig. Perhaps a meeting with a psychic is in order. Has anyone that reads this post had any personal experiences with psychics they can share? Positive? Negative?
It's been a positive path I am walking. It's true what they say, whatever you put out to the universe is returned. Life is pretty good even as I tread through life without my grandmother. I carry the fact she is with me in spirit and that is comforting.
As the world turns so much continues to unfold around me. An old school friend passed away just yesterday, from what I am not sure but sad none the less. She was far too young to go so soon. I know we all have a time and we will never know exactly when until the time comes but it's times like this when it's really not fair to see a person go, especially before they've really lived. A life cut short.
There was a bombing at the Boston marathon yesterday as well. 2 bombs exploded at the finish line killing 3, injuring 140+ with many in critical condition. One of the dead was an 8yr old child. It's a sad world. Just before Christmas was the school shooting at Sandy Hook elementary that took the lives of 20 children, 6 teachers. What is the world coming to? These events happened in the United States but any act of terrorism is far too close to home when an event like that happens. My thoughts are with those affected by these horrendous acts of evil.
Last Friday I did yoga in the evening. It was interesting to see how much more flexible I am in the evening in comparison to the morning. It was a fun evening and we all laughed through the stretches. As I was nearing the half way mark I bought myself shorts and a tank top to continue my yoga practice as I said I might. Not fancy Lululemon stuff but just the same it's nice to have fitting clothes for yoga.
The weekend was a bit emotional, lots was accomplished but had it's moments that drained me emotionally. Knowing how uplifting, relaxing and wonderful I feel after restorative yoga I had my husband and oldest daughter come along Sunday morning for a restorative class, the proceeds go to the Flames Rotary House in memory of a dear friend of ours and previous neighbor. My husband said it was relaxing and he felt muscles he hasn't felt in ages, he would go again. My oldest said she prefers a regular yoga class. I think for the final weekend of April I will take in both the Sunday yoga class and restorative class and bring my oldest along.
Monday's morning yoga we all passed on. With a shift in weather I thought I'd have a little one arriving earlier that usual. It didn't happen however. We all had something or other going on so we all caught a few winks of extra sleep. It's funny though, the days we do not get up or need to our body's are now accustomed to the early morning hour. I was up with ease both Friday and Monday. Other days when I do need to go it's generally a struggle, but today I was again able to get up, be wide awake and eager to go. So I'm thinking my body has adjusted. It was a good work out today. I am sure I will feel it tomorrow and I look forward to tomorrow...it's crunch time, half a month left. Today I held the Tree pose well on both sides without teetering or falling. I think that's what the pose is called. Just a milestone but I was proud.
I said I might post measurements and weight mid month to see what if any changes came from doing yoga. I can say without question that my body feels better. I miss days when I do not have yoga, or at least morning yoga. I know my weight has not changed much. The end of the month will be interesting I am sure. I can't wait. I am addicted to yoga and look forward to next month and doing it with my daughter!
I am starting a mid month challenge though and adding in weight watchers from now until the end of the month. I had great success years ago on weight watchers and it never denied me the ability to eat what I wanted. I have been eating healthy so this challenge is more about portion sizes. I will report with results at the end of the month. :) I will however take my mid month measurements now and post them at the end of the month to show if there was change in 2 weeks of yoga.
In spite of it all I remain positive. We have the choice to wake up and be upset, quit, do nothing. We also have the choice to get up, move, do something, make choices and be positive. It's so much easier to be positive. See the goodness in everything. Live for today, love those around you, and stop and smell the roses.
Today My Name Is...Positivity
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