Hi. Whhheeewww. Has anyone else felt like you are flying through life balancing on ball while dodging foreign objects one after the other?  That’s the image I have in my head when I think about the whirlwind feel of lately. 

Everyone I’ve spoken to, it seems emotions are all over the place. People are grasping for something. Perhaps to feel in control of something, because there could be change ahead and it feels unpredictable.  Through the uncertainty I think what was the most disturbing was not feeling good in my body. When I feel really grounded and good in my body, it feels like I can take on more and that I can attract better outcomes, when I feel brain foggy and bloated, it’s just an extra challenge. This area had a crazy amount of rain, flooding and landslides recently and after that, it seemed like everyone was feeling a bit sick. My immunity was way down.  Skyler’s school had only just started back in November (they have off for the rainiest part of the season, although this year November was far rainier than Sept-Oct) . Skyler missed a significant amount from being sick. Long gone are the days where you tough it up and go in anyway. I cannot bring him with any symptoms and his eyes were bother him and then his stomach…we both had had ongoing stomach issues.  I am now attributing this to our water as we’ve switched to bottled water and we’re doing much better…not that I was looking to add any extra expenses in life, but clean and balanced drinking water is pretty essential. As is feeling better in our bodies.  

Anytime life gives me the opportunity to need to heal or feel better in my body, it creates a reminder and deeper empathy for those who come to me in pain to find relief.  I’m reminded of that extra and sometimes invisible weight they are carrying while trying to get through all the other things life throws our way. Sometimes when life is throwing things your way you grab a mit and toss them back, but quick reactions are more challenging when you aren’t feeling well in your body. And instead you can feel overwhelmed by everything coming at you.

So, today’s post is pouring out a little extra love and empathy for all those that aren’t feeling 100% right now. Remember to give yourself a little extra love and patience. Perhaps some quiet time to meditate, use a mantra, get a massage, journal, do art, whatever your way to be expressive or feel relief. Maybe it’s dancing or listening to music, an audiobook, running or yoga. 

My dear friend started running on purpose last year, and it completely changed her life, in all ways. She just completed her 5th marathon of the year, traveling to places like France, Mexico and Hawaii. I couldn’t be more proud of how she’s prioritized her selfcare and growth, and committing to the process. While this more of a challenge as a single parent. I do often think about how I could set my life up a bit differently, so I could be more present for myself. 

I happen to really dislike running, like really truly, like I don’t like to use the word hate, but it would qualify…life if I’m running you should also run, because I’m probably being chased by something with fangs or flames…however, I am also really open to creating better structure in my life, to support my brain and body health, so I am toying with the idea of embracing something really difficult for me like routine and running to support better habits overall in my life, and a good example for my son. Or, maybe I’ll just think about it… I really wish Samara had a rock climbing gym, just throwing that out there!!

Have you taken up running? Did it change your life? 

Feeling better in your body, feels better in your life..