Mornings are my favorite. The sky is glowing and everything seems to dance as it is filled with the day's first light. The past few month I had a morning routine which involved a cup of tea, a book, and my front porch. The slow and quite start of my morning allowed me to be level headed for the rest of the day. Now as the winter months bring a chill in the morning, I am reconsidering how I would like to spend my time. Orginally I was going to try a morning run, but was discouraged by the rush of for time it would create before I started my school day. I just read an article that discussed the importance of loving your excercise rather then feeling forced into it. (http://psychologyofeating.com/happy-exercise-vs-stressed-exercise-theres-a-big-metabolic-difference/) As soon as I saw the morning sky I was reminded how beautiful San Luis Obispo is with the rolling hills and the touch of sun in the morning, and any thoughts of going back into my bed dissipated. Now I sit drinking my peppermint green tea, setting my intentions for this day. I may greet another morning with a jog, but today I am grateful for my peaceful and cozy start. Cheers to the year that brought me the best days of exploration, wandering out of my comfort zone to find depth within myself that I never new existed. This was the year of pushing myself and being pushed beyond my limits. My awareness of the dynamic forces that work to elevate our expiences was expanded as I made my way through trials and celebration. I am thankful for the support I have received in my friendships. I have worked on more projects and met more people this year compared to any other. Whether I was taking a new group out into the wild, fighting alongside other students in order to ignite change in our schools food system, networking in the county to develop supportive wellness goals for employees, traveling and laughing alongside fourteen unique individuals in Peru, or inviting over guests to The Summit to share stories and laughter, I found myself more social and more connected with my surroundings then ever before. I still faced stumbling blocks and insecurities throughout the year but with each fall my heart has grown and my willpower to live life to the fullest increased. 2015 will be a year of transitions. My goal is to love fully with each transition. Thank you 2014 for all the little things.
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