a little good karrma: goals

morning stretches.

9:30 AM

So a couple weeks ago, I saw a link passing around to a free online class that would help you become a morning person.

“Why not?” I thought to myself, and signed up.

The first class email was sent out, and it had lots of good information on creating a simple, attainable goal as to why you’re wanting to become a morning person. The next email was about creating a soothing environment before you go to bed so you have restful sleep. The following email, and the reason for this post, was about morning stretches and positive affirmations.

This stretching lesson has been helpful in getting me up earlier, and I’m going share the stretching secrets!

Step 1: Good Morning
Your alarm goes off. This time, you don’t hit snooze. Instead you activate your body with a good long stretch.
Point your toes and pull your arms back.
Become aware of your body as you stretch. Become aware of all the parts touching the bed.
Hold the stretch and breathe as you count to 10 in your head.

Step 2: Hip Joint Stretch
Pull your knees up towards your chest and hold (you can do one leg at a time) You’ll feel the stretch in your hip joint – where we often hold a lot of discomfort. Become aware of your body. Focus your attention on the areas where you feel the stretch.
When your mind wanders, bring it back to the stretch, notice your body responding. Pull and ease into.
Hold the stretch and breathe as you count to 10 in your head.

Step 3: Spine Stretch
With your shoulders pressed flat on the bed – twist one leg over the other to stretch and awaken the spine and hold for a slow count of 5 for each side.

Step 4: Side Stretch
Ready to get up? You will be!
This is for the side of your torso and up through your arm. Keep your bottom on the bed and gently stretch as far as it feels comfortable – without lifting your sit bones off the bed.
Keep your mind focused on your body – where do you feel the stretch? Ease into it…
Hold the stretch and breathe for a slow count of 5 on each side.

Step 5: Sitting Stretch
It’s time to get out of bed! And you’re already off to great start. Your mind is alert and focused. With one leg folded over the other, feel a great stretch from your backside along your hip and side thigh.

Step 6: Feel Grateful!
It’s the beginning of a new day. You can waste it, or use if for good. Stand up straight and strong.

Take a deep breath and smile – this will actually trigger emotions of happiness. You’re ready to go out there and do something awesome with your day.

goals

dance.

9:15 AM

goals

focus on the positive.

8:59 AM

family

where home is.

1:54 PM

You know you’re busy when you look at your blog and realize you haven’t posted for months. But we really have been busy! Like, sold-and-bought-a-new-house busy!

We’ve set out to achieve new goals, and have fitted those goals with a new, super cute home in Sandy. I promise I’ll post lots of pictures soon, and if you want a “we’ve moved” card please send me your address! It’s been a time full of nervous excitement and lots of decisions, but thankfully Josh and I have had each other…which brings me to the point of this post.

Throughout this selling, homelessness, and buying process, I’ve better realized what the true meaning of “home” really is:

Home is anywhere you are loved.

You see, I’m the type of person that doesn’t like to move. I don’t like to move because I like knowing that no matter what happens during the day I am going home to a place familiar and comforting. And so I was quite off-balance these last few months, and while trying to keep all the chaos organized I was being beaten down by it…until Josh’s love and the kindness of family and friends reminded me that home truly is where the heart is.

I know we all have heard that saying. “Home is where the heart is.” It's cliché, but it’s true. We all feel it. But, as I’m sure most of you know, when you’re unsure where your physical home is going to be, you have the opportunity to learn on a much deeper level what that saying really means. It means home is where love is.

So my home is Josh. And all my family. And friends. And my pups.

This thought applies to a lot of situations I know, but it's something to always keep in mind. It’s great to take care of your physical house, but I've been reminded we can’t forget to take care of the real, soul-sheltering home that is all around us. Because that is what’s going to keep us safe when life gets rough. That support is stronger than any wood or bricks. And when you center on what really matters, you find yourself detached from those stresses that have been driving you crazy. Life becomes remarkably peaceful amidst the unfamiliar.

So thank you Josh and Mom and Julie and Mark and family and friends for reminding me in a thousand little ways where my true home really is.

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morning stretches.

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focus on the positive.

where home is.

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