Getting Ready for 2009!
I can’t believe that 2008 is almost over. It was definitely an interesting year that brought about many changes. I am so grateful for the changes it brought to my life. I was ready for a fresh perspective. My deep love of holistic nutrition and fitness was really tugging at my heart. The slowdown in the real estate market provided time for me to pursue my passions and opened doors for me to help people lead healthier lives. In some of my personal development studies, it’s called ‘chemicalization’ when you have to go through very difficult times to emerge into a better place. The chrysalis thinks it’s the end of the world, but the butterfly knows it is really just the beginning of a new and beautiful stage.
2008 brought serious chemicalization for many people, myself included. So many people have lost their jobs, their incomes, their homes, and their confidence. We all feel deeply compassionate towards those who are suffering, and feel immensely grateful for what we still have. No matter what happens or how bad it gets, look for the gift. There is a gift in every circumstance. Maybe losing a job will finally force someone to take the leap on opening their own business, or go back to school for an advanced degree. Sometimes it is impossible to see the gift until years later. In the middle of the storm, it’s hard to see the big picture when one is struggling just to survive.
I wish each of you a blessed and prosperous 2009. Focus on what you want. Keep concentrating on your desires. Thoughts become things. It all starts in our thoughts. I have mentioned the TUT Notes from the Universe before that I receive by email every day.
Enjoy this incredible recent passage:
You are life’s prayer of becoming and its answer. The first light at the dawn of eternity, drawn from the ether, so that the Universe might know its depths, discover its heights, and frolic in endless seas of blessed emotion.
A pioneer into illusion, an adventurer into the unknown, and a lifter of veils. Courageous, heroic and exalted by billions in the unseen.
To give beyond reason. To care beyond hope. To love without limit. To reach, stretch, and dream, in spite of your fears. These are the hallmarks of divinity – traits of the immortal – your badges of honor. Wear them with a pride as great as the unspeakable pride we feel for you.
Your light has illuminated darkened paths, your gaze has lifted broken spirits, and already your life has changed the destiny of all who will ever follow.
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Pretty powerful stuff, huh? No matter who you are, you touch lives. Some more than others. But we all touch other people’s lives and change those lives, for better or worse. That’s a pretty awesome responsibility, and I always want to be a positive, loving influence to all I meet. Perfect? No. Not hardly. Bad days happen. Slip ups happen. Harsh words are spoken in an unguarded moment. But if every day we all strive to be a little better than the day before, before long the tiny incremental changes will add up to massive sweeping joyful rejuvenation of our very souls.
Nothing is more radiant than love. Pure love in our hearts is impossible to contain. It will break through the tiniest of cracks like the brilliant rays of the sun, and shine its beautiful golden glow on all we encounter. Love is contagious. It spreads from soul to soul. And the more it is given, the more it returns to envelop the giver. Love is infinite–you cannot give it all away. No matter how much love you give, the love in your heart expands and multiplies so that there is more than ever before.
Blessings, love and light to you in 2009. May you emerge as the butterfly into a beautiful and brilliant new form, spread your delicate wings, and learn to flit about on the wind in joyful abandon. Enjoy the ride. Treasure the moment. Seize the day.
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Today was back day. I didn’t have a chance to work out at all yesterday, because I had a wonderful family in from out of town who looked at many properties on Lake Murray. And then I had my hair done. Four hours later…no chance to make the gym before I had to be at my dear friend’s birthday party. Yes, it takes at least three to four hours to cut, highlight and style my hair. That’s why I only do it a couple of times a year. I am not a salon girl. I love my stylist, but I hate the long process and chemical smells in salons. I always have a headache afterwards. But I do have to tame this mane occasionally. And yes, it is all natural curl. I do highlight it because it is such a dark blonde, but otherwise it is all natural and a lot of it!
Today I managed to bust out a really great back workout. I am enjoying my new iPod, and am amazed at the difference that having strategically chosen songs in my ears makes in my energy and strength during my workout. It’s about time I joined the 21st century!
Back Workout:
- Pullups, body weight, 6 sets to failure, using different hand grips. Wide, neutral, and reverse grips.
- Dumbbell rows, 50 lb bells, 12 reps, 3 sets
- Pullup assist machine, close grip, 3 sets of 10 reps
- Hammer Row Machine, 3 sets, starting with 45 on each side and working up to 60 on each side
- One armed dumbbell rear delt flyes, 15 lb bell, 12 reps each arm
- Reverse grip bar curls, 20 lbs, 3 sets, supersetted with:
- Dumbbell curls, 15 lbs, 3 sets
In a couple of days, many people will be making New Year’s Resolutions. I challenge you to defy the Status Quo. Dare to be different. Resolutions are weak. Make New Year’s REVOLUTIONS! Intensely burn with the desire to achieve the changes that you want down deep in your core. Think long and hard about WHY you want to change and WHAT you really want. The WHY has got to be so big that it crowds out doubt, fatigue, obstacles, fear and apathy. Keep your eyes on your WHYS. Revolutionize your life and grab what you really want. Be Defiant. Misbehave. Dance to a different beat. And don’t let anybody else tell you what you ’should’ want. Go for it. Whatever it is.
It’s time to revolt.
Be Defiant!
Christy
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Hi Kristy and Happy New Year!
Thanks for the inspiration. I’ll continue my MAD CYCLEING class, at the YMCA, then maybe I will look like you in my next life!! (ha,ha) Keep up the great work!!
Josie