3 Firsts
When I’m not my best I ask myself, ‘What are you gonna do about it?’ I use the negativity to fuel the transformation into a better me.’ Beyonce
It is never too late to experience something new, nor too soon to learn from the experience. So, this month’s opportunities have seen me plan the next stage of my life with my husband, learn a new skill, draw on the advice of experts, prioritise my self-care, and with patience begin to imagine all sorts of possibilities. And most importantly act. It hasn’t been an easy but hey…
My very first bike. Yes, I have never had a bike before and so what was my why there. My husband and I are beginning our ‘exploring new possibilities phase of life’, people, places, ideas, and experiences. He does not have the mobility that I have, having experienced a debilitating auto immune disease for decades. So as time passes, I am looking for ways that we can have fun while exercising and where he doesn’t have to struggle too much. Now he is not a natural teacher. It’s driving him mad, as I am eager, competitive, and vulnerable all at the same time. The last few days have caused me frustration but developed a complete mindfulness. I need all my powers of concentration to balance and so the joy I felt at changing gear, speeding up and manoeuvring around obstacles was indescribable.
No running for over a week. In the two and a half years that I began my life as a runner I have not missed a week. A strained back and neck has caused me to stop (eventually), accept advice and be thankful for a recovering body. I am often impatient and felt a sense of failure that I had concede, even though I knew that I was doing myself more damage. How often do we ignore what our body is saying to us and relentlessly pursue something that we should leave alone for a while.
A holiday in September. I have never experienced trips outside of the school holidays. So, this September sees me part working, part traveling. Exploring the coastline of Northumberland in our motorhome, followed by a trip to Glencoe, Fort William, and Loch Lomond where we will be meeting friends. We were almost set to end our campervan holidays last year when the experience became too arduous given our circumstances. But we dreamed big and put a plan into place and adapted, and adapted and adapted, the how but not the purpose. To continue adventuring, exploring, and overcoming challenges.
What is bugging you? Why is the change needed so important to you and those you love? What behavioural changes do you need to make? Who can help? What might be possible? Now take that first action.
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