Fall into Something New

Everyday my mind races with loads of thoughts and information. Today is no different. All thoughts do not have to be revealed or shared. Some days however, I have moments that I feel the need to share. This happens to be one of those days. I was a little off track with my weekly walking and workout routine due to a change in my schedule. With a more strenuous schedule, I slowly slacked off and before I knew it, I was falling backwards. When you cross milestones and make accomplishments it is important that you remember what all was entailed in doing so. You have to remember the things that were most challenging, the things that you defeated, the feelings that you felt when you hit those milestones. After all is said and done, you have to at some point just take a step back and reflect in general. Reflect on the person you are today. Reflect on the person you used to be. Reflect on the things that you are able to acknowledge that you may still need to improve.
A few days ago, I had one of those moments of reflection,  and realized I had to make some quick changes, get completely focused. I was focusing so much on one area of my life that I had become complacent in a short period of time. Over the past year I have learned that to be healthy in mind, you have to be healthy in body as well. When I began to walk and jog I was strengthening myself both mentally and physically. In doing so I was able to get more things accomplished and gained more clarity. My mental and physical health was enabling me to be more productive and experience a feeling of enjoyment in life.
Having that time to myself to workout and think about things enabled me to have more order and control. Enjoying the quiet, the scenes, the tranquility, within itself puts one at a feeling of ease. As I walked and the leaves began to slowly fall from the trees I realized how great the fall season really is. Fall is a great time for transformation. The leaves transition, they change colors, and create beautiful canvases of art. One of my favorite parks to walk or jog through is so amazing at providing the best illustrations of nature. Sometimes I get lost in thought and manage to exceed my goal for the day. That's exactly what I needed today. I got lost in the beauty of my surroundings and achieved some clarity that will help me as I continue to refocus. But as I took in the fresh air, the layers of colorful leaves and the view of the water along the mountains, I couldn't help but to think of how amazing the transformation of the environment is during fall. Perhaps it's because I am viewing it from another location, nevertheless, it gave me what I needed. It occurred to me that just like the environment transforms into such beauty during this season, it is a great opportunity for us as individuals to transform as well. When you think about it, things in general slow down during the fall. Our schedules tend to be less hectic. Temperatures are cooler, so we are doing more things indoors. Why not take this time to incorporate some changes that we would more than likely be less successful at accomplishing during any other part of the year?
Almost everyone is guilty of setting that New Year goal, and then failing soon after the beginning of the New Year. Take a different approach this time around. Be proactive! Set that goal now! Incorporate the changes gradually, now! By the time the New Year hits, you will already be working towards your goal or quite possibly will have achieved your goal. Small steps lead to huge successes. Take advantage of the Fall Season. Fall into something New! Fall into a Better You. Transform!

XOXO,
PhatPhat