It is 3:25 in the afternoon and I have realized two things today. One, I need not fear that which I am. And two, I need not fear the present moment. Whoa, some big realization for a typical Thursday, you say? What must be known, though, is that my day has most certainly not been one of burning bushes or the feeding of the multitudes.
My first realization came when contemplating this darn blog, which has been in the contemplation process for quite some time now. How would I begin? What should I write? Should I attempt to be funny and witty? (I assure you, I am usually neither funny nor witty, though I often wish I knew how to be!) Then I realized that I simply need to stop being afraid of myself, afraid people won't like what I have to say, afraid I won't be popular, and just be what I am! That is what I can do the best anyway!
So, for anyone happening upon my blog, I may not hilarious, but I will do my best to be authentic, honest, insightful, informative, and encouraging.
As for my second illumination of the day, I must inform you that I am six weeks away from my due date. This will be our second child and our first girl. After having a terrible fainting spell scare WHILE DRIVING and THEN hearing all about the great workout my aerobics class is receiving from my replacement instructor (only for a few months, mind you. I will be back!), I actually cried and wished for nothing more than for little Emma to come out right now, this instant!
Shortly after that I was reading Eckhart Tolle's book A New Earth. He encourages that instead of fighting the present moment and whatever circumstances it brings, we embrace it and accept it. Well, he has never been pregnant and suffered fainting spells, has he?
I began to ask myself how I was supposed to be present in the next six weeks when my body is so physically uncomfortable. Then it became very clear. I am to use this time and enjoy this time as it can be used and enjoyed. This is not a time for pushing and working but a time for resting and relaxing. How often do we get that?? I bet all of you are sitting at home wishing for fainting spells to overtake you now!
The most important thing I realized, though, is that this is the last six weeks that my precious son and I have alone together. He is my everything. He is my life. I never knew I would love anyone the way I love him. I have six wonderful weeks to pour my love on him and him alone. For six more weeks it will be Leo, Amanda, and Carver. After that, Leo, Amanda, Carver, and Emma.
2 comments:
Hi Amanda! What a wonderful idea! Your advices are awesome, keep them coming;)) I see you mention don't diet, eat healthy. I do just that, I go to gym 3-4 times a week, as time allows, but still don't seem to get rid of the pounds I reaaly want to. What is the trick? Eat smaller portions but often? How to control urges to eat sweets, for example?
Thank you and good luck!
Natalya
Thanks for the comment and I'm so glad you found me here! I hope you're doing well!
Well, I would say to really look at what you're eating. Many people think they are eating healthy or not so bad, but when you really take a close look at it, it can end up being not so good. If you want you can email me at fitamanda7@hotmail.com and give me an example of a day's worth of what you would typically eat. Then I could maybe make some suggestions for you.
Also, what do you do when you are in the gym on those 3 or 4 days that you go? I can also make some suggestions for that. Many people get into a routine that's comfortable, but unless your body is constantly challenged it will get comfortable as well and remain at a set weight.
Email me with your current eating and workout habits and I'll help you from there!
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