It's All About New Beginnings

It's been a week of eye-opening thoughts for me...and it's only Wednesday.  Yesterday, I was fortunate enough to be a part of 2,300 guests that were able to listen to Deepak Chopra speak at an event hosted by the Crim Fitness Foundation (have I mentioned how much I love my job?).

Unfortunately, most of my evening was spent outside of the main room, but I was able to listen to some of his very deep, positive, inspiring message.  At one point in the evening, he had everyone close their eyes and "meditate".  At first you could tell people were wondering when the silence would end.  Then, there were the stirs and coughs as people became uncomfortable with the silence.  Finally, there was only silence.  When people left, they indicated to some of the staff that, during the 15 minutes of meditation, they had never felt so relaxed.  It's probably true.

In our fast-paced, over-anxious society, we tend to forget that it is OK (and sometimes necessary) to take a moment and just breathe.  Deepak was able to get 2,300 people to do what they forget they are allow to do-- take a silent moment for themselves.  Drew and I need to take moments to ourselves everyday-- no homework, no work-work, no TV-- just us (and maybe a glass of wine on the back deck with the sunset).

In the midst of greeting VIPs and making sure everything was in order at the event, Drew called me with news that a family member had been diagnosed with cancer.  That, in turn, made me wonder what Drew and I could do to live our lives with more peace and health.

We have both joined the Crim Adult Training Program this year (I did it last year and it was awesome) to prepare for the Crim's 10-Mile Race in August.  We have also discussed getting into yoga which I have also participated in on and off through the years.  Drew buys into the idea because it could help his golf game.  (I'll take what I can get.)


Also, I plan to continue my visits to the chiropractor and massage therapist.  I found out today that my insurance doesn't require paying a deductible when going to the chiropractor because they feel that chiropractic care can eliminate a significant amount of doctor's visits and other health care costs every year.  I agree-- I haven't been to the doctor more than twice in the 2 years that I have been going to the chiropractor.

So, as my seedlings are growing in the window and the weather is warm (and dry) enough to take Colby for a three mile walk, I am beginning my spring of health and happiness!