As we enter the second week of October, there are signs all around us that fall has arrived. Depending on where you live the leaves have started changing colors, kids are settling into the new school year, the temperature has begun cooling off…even here in South Florida… well at least at night anyway:-) And for those of us observing Jewish holidays, this past week of fall marked the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah - a time of celebration, reflection, and awakening to life. As my rabbi pointed out, Rosh Hashanah is really a time to look at and reassess how you’ve been living the past year. While you may not observe Rosh Hashanah, fall can still be a great time to examine the quality of your life, and to refresh your steps towards living your best.
Why wait until January 1st rolls around again to start making supportive lifestyle changes? There really is no better time to start working on your goals and to live better than the present moment. Maybe you want to have more energy, to exercise more, to eat healthier or start practicing yoga but somewhere along the lines have gotten off track from making these changes part of your life… Whatever your goals are and whatever kind of life you want to live - you must ask yourself – what choices am I making now to help support this?
To move forward towards any goal, we must focus on the choices we make today to help get us there. Don’t worry about yesterday’s mistakes or beat yourself up for what you have or haven’t done, and worry about what you need to do tomorrow for that matter. I encourage you right now to just focus on one choice at a time, on what you can do today that will get you closer to living the life you deserve and towards meeting your goals.
Maybe you want to be more active - so start by taking an extra walk this evening. Maybe you want to eat healthier - so be a little more conscious and mindful of what you put into your mouth at dinner - try going to bed tonight a little earlier if sleep is what you are craving to lead a more energetic life. Whatever your goals are, just remember the best way to achieve them is to reclaim your power one step at a time and awaken to today!
In a world where there are so many things out of our control - like the economy, war, diseases etc...remind yourself this fall to embrace those choices that are under your jurisdiction. And, how you choose to treat your body is truly up to you. Wouldn’t you rather start feeling your best now instead of putting you and your life off until January 1st!
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Ashley,
This blog spot was very inspiring! Thank you! I have been hoping to improve my commitment to get regular exercise. This year was difficult for me, health wise, and I couldn't do a lot of physical exercise. I lost weight because of this illness I was going through and I didn't feel healthy most of the time. In recent months, God has blessed me and has healed my body. I'm feeling better than I have in a long while. You mentioned reflection and renewal…. Interesting enough, before all of this happened, it was a goal of mine to run a marathon. Those plans definitely got put on hold, but in reflection, with God's help, I believe I can still do it. I'm going to renew that dream, and work towards that goal. It may take some time, but I think it will be worth it. Thanks for the inspiring word :-).
Darisa,
I am so glad you felt inspired by this post, and that you are feeling better!
Sometimes life throws us a curve ball and tests us, but it is in those tough times that we discover how strong we really are, and what a blessing our health is.
I truly believe anything we put our mind to we can achieve. So go after that marathon girl! Start one step at a time, and surely you will get there!!! And, please keep me posted as you embark on this exciting journey!
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