Yesterday I took a short hike here where we live. The trail starts at a parking lot and goes directly into the woods straight uphill. It's a steep initial climb up to the plateau area and a very good exercise for legs and lungs. I set a goal to go to the top where a spot with a wooden bench overlooks the entire valley and the south end of the lake. On a clear day, it's one of the best hiking views around.
I was so proud of myself for making it to the top - I contemplated going only half way, but when I got to that bench, I had a lovely moment. A moment to reflect on where I am in life and what it is I need right now. My intuition was clear while sitting there - it told me to begin this internal journey deep from within. This is for me only and a chance for me to build a loving relationship with myself, my body, my mind. Dig deep from within and listen from within, stay in the moment and you'll do just fine.
There's such a huge difference between doing something for yourself because society says so or because your heart says so. Anything I think I SHOULD do, comes from the logical mind, the mind that says I SHOULD be healthier, I SHOULD eat better etc. When I've operated from that mind, I start off well by counting calories and exercising, but then it never lasts more than a few months because it's not ME. It doesn't feel right for me and my lifestyle. My more authentic heart-mind tells me "I am ready for a change, I am ready for some self-love, just stay in the moment Jen and don't let go or give up. This is going to be a cool journey of exploration and getting to know YOU."
Quite the logical mind and begin to live more in the heart-mind because this is where your true compass resides.
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