Crunchy ‘Nanas

During relaxation in yoga today, a thought slipped into my head. I allowed it to imprint lightly on my brain before I gently nudged it out again. Those of us not inclined to while away our days on the couch eating cake and chips (as tempting as that sounds sometimes!) generally focus on improvement. What we can do, we work to do better. What we can’t do, we strive to do a little. But, I find that less often do I look at where I am today, right now, and think “wow, I am really thankful to be able to be here and do this”. It’s a bit intertwined in the forward momentum of improvement because I may not have actually been able to hold a balance for more than 5 seconds nor lay still and relax without thoughts running rampant a few months ago. But, I do see a distinction because it is about being grateful in the moment for what is, regardless of what may come in the future. Lately, I’ve been trying to apply this more to all aspects of my life and I think it’s been pretty healthy.

Today, I am thankful to have life and limb and the ability to run and dance and bike and yoga and swim just as I do. And, of course, lots of other things like love and friendship and the sunshine in this summer of rain.

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