Skip to main content

Day 3: Can you say "Aaarrrrrgggh...?"


 I could, if I could move my mouth! (Or any body part for that matter.)

I am in pain.

Whole body pain. 

My feet, my legs, my back, my neck, my arms, my face.

I hit the snooze alarm several times this morning.  Too sore to move.

I tell myself, "I don't have students until this afternoon.  Sleeping in might help."

Well, yes, it might help to sleep off the pain. But I want to shake off these old ways.  Work through the pain! Plus, I have to do laundry. I have a pot of beans to cook. I have a 5K to train for!

I am not a morning person. I never have been.  I have a love-hate relationship with my alarm clock. But lately if I hit the snooze and go back to sleep, I have creepy dreams and then wake up grumpy and with mega brain fog!

Time goes by whether I make changes or not. And at 53, I really don't have any time to waste. Do any of us really know how much time we have left on the clock of life? I think I need this clock:


I grabbed my Kindle, which I keep near my bed for these kind of mornings (which end up being most mornings!)  Something about checking my email, my bank account, the news, Facebook...this gets my mind moving, which in turn gets the adrenaline flowing and suddenly - I AM AWAKE! :)

But this morning, I turned to my devotional first. I wanted inspiration. I also want to change. To get out of bed on a positive note.

I like "Jesus Calling" by Sarah Young. I scrolled over to May 14th.  And I am inspired. These are the first few sentences:

 "I AM A MIGHTY GOD. Nothing is too difficult for Me. I have chosen to use weak ones like you to accomplish My purposes. Your weakness is designed to open up up to My Power. Therefore, do not fear your limitations or measure the day's demands against your strength. What I require of you is to stay connected to Me, living in trusting dependence on My limitless resources."  ~Jesus Calling. Enjoying Peace in His Presence, Sarah Young

 She also quotes 2 Corinthians 12:9 which I am using as one of quotes for today.  And I am cranking up the music and getting ready for my run!


PS. I weigh myself daily, but I think I"ll post my weight once a week. Perhaps on Sunday.

Happy Thursday!

Peace and Arrrggg...I mean Joy!

Zita :)


 "9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong." ~2 Corinthians 12:9-10



Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Day 347: My Big Fat Greek Salad!!

I have perfected the art of making a Greek salad!  I have made two huge bowls in the last week. My kinds rave. Essentially the secret is f vegetables , good feta cheese, Greek olives and a homemade dressing made with light, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar,  and oregano. Here is my recipe: MY BIG FAT GREEK SALAD Serves 4 hungry adults 4 cups greens (I used a "spring mix" from Fred Meyer) 2 cucumbers 6 roma tomatoes one small red onion 1 cup cubed feta cheese 1 cup Greek olives (pitted) Get out a big bowl. Peel a clove of garlic, cut in half and rub it over the interior of the bowl.  Wash the lettuce if it is not prewashed and packaged like mine was.  Dry the leaves, and tear into bite sized pieces. Throw into the big bowl. Note: Romaine lettuce is good to include in the mix, because it is hearty. Peel the cucumbers and dice. Add to bowl. Cut the roma tomatoes in half and squeeze out the seeds (otherwise they make th...
Post a Comment
Read more

Year Two, Day 307: Chasing Away The Gloomy Weather...with Music and a Smile! :)

It seems to me that most of the city is depressed, tired and sick. I still have my low grade snuffly nose, along with sneezing, and itching eyes.  Low energy. It is nice to know I am not the only one. Misery loves company, don't you know! Even through the gloom, I had an enjoyable day.  I told myself several times that I really am a lucky woman. My kids are grown, I'm going to be a GRANDMA, and I love my work. My church job is a nice secure little job and it seems I am quite needed there.  I am still learning the ropes. But I am enjoying it. Meeting new people. And best of all, I have only a 1 1/2 minute commute (by foot!). I have a cozy little room in a household full of wonderful laid back people.  People who love animals and music. But best of all, my afternoons are filled with music. I basically get on the bus and travel about town, sitting at pianos, visiting with students, who are like my family. We talk. They play the piano for me. I offer pointe...
Post a Comment
Read more

Year Two, Day 50: Mindful Biking

More breaking ground today. I rode my bike to the Max, and then to my first student, who coincidentally lives close to my gym.  Maggie waiting patiently for me at the gym, 6/28/2016 I am starting to notice positive changes from my daily biking.  First of all, I feel such a sense of freedom and exhiliration when I hop on and take off.  It reminds me of my childhood. My brother and I rode all over Vancouver, WA on summer break.  It was my first experience of independence from a rather harsh father.  Back then we didn't wear helmets. And there were many hills. I will never forget the joy of coasting down a hill with the wind in my hair. I have hints of the feeling now. I also have noticed my energy is higher. And although I am sore (cycling uses muscles that I have not worked in awhile), I am getting stronger. Feeling strong! Cycling is also good for my mind. I find myself going through routes in my head. I am hoping to add more routes to my day...
Post a Comment
Read more