This morning, my post on Facebook said that I was ready to "MAKE THE DAY - not just face it. Because just facing it is what I did for such a long, long time. Great big chunks of my life given over to just trying to get through, get by, get done. There was some joy and happiness and smiles along the way. I am very good at putting on a happy face even when I am frowning slightly on the inside. I put a lot of effort into trying to see the bright side. Even when I was tired out, dragged down, and worn out. From doing what exactly? Not very much as it turns out. Someone once told me that energy begets energy. In other words, the more energy (however little that may be at first) that you put into something, the more your energy grows and expands ... hence, the better you will become at that something.
So today the day after Thanksgiving, I am contemplating The Bright Side. Yesterday was an extremely busy but absolutely wonderful day, filled with laugther, hugs, and the people I love most. Near the end of my day, I received an incredible, unexpected gift. A chance meeting with a dear, dear friend that I hadn't seen in decades. The absolute crown to my day! I went to sleep last night exhausted but with a huge smile on my face and a happy, happy heart. So why did I wake up feeling just a litle deflated this morning? Okay, okay ... very normal to feel this way after a long, tiring day. The excitement has dampened down a bit and I'm back to the normal grind. WAIT! Back to the grind? Stop it, Lisa, just stop it. You have grown way beyond just "facing the day." Every new dawn brings an unprecedented opportunity to "MAKE THE DAY!" From that moment, my resolution this morning became to "Make the Day" and one way of doing that was to take every circumstance that came my way and look at The Bright Side.
Popped in today's P90X dvd ... Chest & Back. I thought to myself, "Man, after yesterday, I am really too tired for this." First thing I noticed was that Eric looks SO MUCH like Keith Urban. Really made me smile 'cause I just LOVE Keith Urban. So I'm thinking ... cool, I get to look at this really fit dude working out with me today. The Bright Side.
Next, I'm really starting to work up a sweat, but I'm getting a little tense and aggravated because I still want to execute every move PERFECTLY. I have balance issues and have to have a chair nearby for all those exercises where you have to lean over standing on one foot. I can't do a pull-up/chin-up ... gotta use the bands. I can't get all the way through Ab Ripper X without pausing here and there. WAIT! Where's The Bright Side? ... lemme see ... hmmmm ... lemme think.
I hear Tony saying, "Do your best and forget the rest." Well, I give myself a little pat on the back, because ya know what? I AM doing my best. It's not perfect, but it's awful danged good, let me tell you! The Bright Side.
Seven+ months ago, there were so many moves I couldnt' do and now I CAN. I know that my hard work and patience will reward me at the end of this 90 days. The past seven+ months have proven that. The Bright Side. When I get to the end of this 90 days and I see what I am able to do at that point, I know that I will surprise myself. I also know that the end of this 90 days is not the end. There will always be another and another. I am beginning ot realize that each day that I strive to "MAKE THE DAY" ... that all these collective days are culminating in making my new life. A life that is already better, brighter, and brimming with promise and new energy.
First you crawl, then walk, then run, then fly. That's the whole growth process ... physical, mental, spiritual. I am already running ... I can't wait to FLY!
P90X/DAY12
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