I’ve found my mojo! Guess where it was? In my Inbox this morning when I read all your amazing comments. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I knew you’d send it back…
Seriously, I woke up a different person this morning. The funk is gone! I rocked the treadmill (new best time over the mile – 16 minutes 34 seconds!) and threw myself into my aqua class with joy and passion. I ate before going to the grocery store and treated myself to a jar of malted carob powder, which will last for weeks, instead of something fleeting and unhealthy. Then I came home and had a green smoothie. The glass is half full again, instead of half empty.
I still think it’s important to examine where it all went pear-shaped. If there’s one thing I’ve come to appreciate this year it’s that there’s a lesson in everything. When we don’t pay attention to the lesson, it will be repeated. Um, no thanks! I don’t like feeling like that!
The problem is that I took my eyes off the abundance and blessings in my life. And what do I see then? Lack. Deprivation. Poverty. Emptiness.
Look, we’re all feeling the pinch these days, but I know that my needs are generously provided for. So I’m not sure why I suddenly felt so poor. So worried about money. So lacking in things. It’s obviously a security issue. And maybe an indication that I felt that I was not enough. That I was lacking in some way. Broken.
Suddenly I was this vast empty space. And I had to fill it. I didn’t eat very badly, but I ate a lot. I’d go back for more not once, but twice! It gave me no pleasure, but I didn’t know what else to do. Shopping didn’t work either. It only hurt my credit card.
I knew that it wasn’t about food. Or stuff. It also wasn’t about lacking the confidence for this journey. I never felt that I couldn’t do this. I know that I can! I just lost my connection to the good in my life. To myself.
Previously something like this would send me spinning out of control, but this time it only slowed me down slightly. Still, I’m grateful for the lesson. I must keep one eye on the precious bounty that is already there and the other on the promise of dreams brought to life. Remember, thoughts become things! I bought some cardboard today to make a vision board. I need to see my dreams in technicolor!
Mizfit mentioned today that we’re halfway through the year. How are we doing in terms of resolutions and goals? I didn’t make resolutions this year – I sparked some revolutions! And I am very pleased with my progress. There have been some profound changes so far and I think the impact of those will be even more apparent in the second half of the year.
Today is also the official start of the Missouri 60 challenge! I’m ready!
Thank you once again for your amazing support. My spirit has been lifted and I am feeling strong and confident again. I’m so glad that I don’t have to walk this path on my own…
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I am so happy you’ve found your groove again! I hate down/off days.
I’ve been wanting/talking about making a vision board too. GREAT to have a visual aid esp. on those down days!
Happy Wednesday
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It’s hard not to feel “poor” these days, it seems. Good for you for getting back to your abundant thinking. I’ve been struggling with this for a while now too. I’m planning on creating a vision board this weekend as well (four days off…there’ll be time) as I start on the Missouri 60 challenge. Good luck. I’m sure you will reach your goals and glad you’re back!
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ROFLMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO that dog photo speaks to my life right now LMAOOO bouncing around in 50 different directions LMAOOO Love it. Sadly so does the second one with the empty pockets *sigh*
Glad you found your groove!!
*Huggles*
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Yeah for being back on track emotions wise. It happens to all of us but the important thing is to learn from them and it sounds like you have.
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Never doubted you for a second! Keep a’grooving!
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Sorry I missed the funk (or encouraging you to get out of it), but as usual..the lovely Hanlie lands on her feet! Glad you feel better and way to go at the gym!!!! Good luck with your new challenge and I look forward to seeing your vision board!! ps. I always feel like Miz knows JUST what to say to get in my head and get me thinking!
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I knew you’d find your mojo!!!
Glad you’re back in the game 100%.
I love your version of New Year’s Resolutions! Glad today is better, and you are even more resolved to do the best you can for you. See, it was all worth it!
Oh Hanlie it is so wonderful to hear you are back on track and so happy, cheerful and full of energy!
No matter what happens, things are always a matter of perception. If we can change or shift our thoughts and perceptions, than things take on a whole new meaning immediately!
And if we can get to a point where we change our beliefs and paradigms completely, then we are laughing because the stuff that got us in the past, no longer has a hold over us!
Loved reading this post – glad it was only a slight bump in the road and not a feed bag day for days on end!
I used to like Oprah back in the day, I think she’s too hypocritical now, but she talked about making a gratitude journal and said to write down 3 things at the end of each day that you were grateful for that day.
It really helps put your life into perspective!
While I sometimes envy the giant houses and gourmet kitchens other people have, I am grateful I can clean my house from top to bottom in a couple hours, we have a roof over our head and good food on our table – some people would strive for my life!
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What a nice post to read. Glad you are coming out of your funk. The awarness is a great feeling isn’t it.
I am also happy to hear about people who find comfort with the things they have and not what they want. I struggle with this.
Good Luck to you
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Hanlie, I am happy to here you have had a better day. Good riddens to that funk!
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glad that you are feeling better!
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Thank YOU for YOUR inspiration. I had a bit of a ’slump’ recently and I wouldn’t have thought to examine why it happened. I would have just been grateful to get through it and move on. Now I’m looking at the reasons and learning from them.
Thank you.
Yay!! So happy to hear it! Whenever I get in a funk I come out of it by doing things I know are good for me. I take some time to go to the gym and have a good workout. I cook a good meal. I go to bed early. A couple days and I’m back on track
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Glad you got your mojo back. You sound Awesome!
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I think they had my mojo as well casue I was the same way when I awoke this morning. I feel like a totally different person as well. All this is a good thing and having all these awesome people to blog with is a blessing as well. It helps keep me focused, grounded and encouraged as well. Hope your having a nice healthy day. looking forward to your next vid post as well
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Wooo for finding your MOJO! (I know I’m a day late with commenting, sorry about that)
I love reading your posts. You truly are an inspiration to us all.
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Glad you moved through your funk so quickly. Gratitude is really powerful. I have been taking clippings from magazines for over a year to do a vision board. You have inspired me to get into my box and start my board. Thanks Hanlie!
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