It’s starting…today, April 24.
Why today? Why not?
Usually I wait for the “perfect” time – January, Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year), beginning of a new season, Monday morning, etc. But there is something in me right now that is saying, “Begin. It’s time.” And I’m going to do what I suggest to so many of my clients…listen to my body.
My body has been craving balance. And I’ve been too busy to listen. (HAH!) I’ve been making myself so busy that I wouldn’t stop for a moment to hear what my body was asking from me. It was asking me to get back to the basics – planning my nutritious meals and creating time and space in my calendar for a combination of cardio and strength exercises. Here’s what it comes down to for me – when I do these activities, I look and feel my best and I have the energy to do everything I want and need to do. I can serve my clients, work on my program creation and marketing, enjoy time with my husband and friends and have fun. If I’m not taking care of myself, the fun is lost. Everything feels like a “should” and “have to” and that sends me into a state of overhwelm.
So it doesn’t surprise me that Denise Linn’s book, Unlock the Secret Messages of Your Body, nearly fell off my bookshelf and into my hands. I swear I heard it scream, “Jodi…read me!” But this book is more than just reading; it’s doing the work. It’s putting into practice the calming words that are on the pages. I like that because it makes it real for me. I can read from today ’til tomorrow how I “should” take deep breaths throughout the day, but when the book supports me to create the time and space to take deep breaths, it really happens.
The book is divided into four weeks, each one with a connection to : Air, Water, Fire, Earth. Week one is Air and the book says, “…sometimes during Air Week you might become even more aware of your lungs…you may find yourself buffeted by strong winds (literally or symbolically).” How’s this for literally…notice the brush strokes midday to signify strong winds.
I love signs from the Universe that tell me I’m on the right path.
I have a lot of books that I’ve started but haven’t finished. I know that’s OK. I’ve gotten out of them what I need and I can always go back and get more. This book I’m committed to go through until the end. It’s not so much a book as it is a plan of action. And, it’s a finite amount of time – 28 days. To be honest, it’s more than a commitment; it’s excitement.
I know that body needs self-care and some lovin’. I certainly have a lot of resources to call upon and I’m excited that Denise Linn’s Unlock the Secret Messages of Your Body is a new one in my tool kit.
I’m looking forward to sharing my discoveries with you over the course of the next 28 days.
