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My New Friend Yoga


Being a stay at home mom, wife and Therapeutic foster parent is not a job, but a commitment to taking on and embracing this "career" for life. Though it has many blessings and rewards, if one is unable to recharge her batteries on a routine basis; put herself first by eating right, working out and feed herself spiritually, she will fail. She will be miserable and question her life frequently. She will be stressed and disassociate herself from much of what is good in her life. We all know the saying, "When Mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy!" It is very true. But us mom's typically put everyone before herself, leaving her with an empty love tank. It is extremely hard to be at your best and be able to serve your family and others when us Mom's are not taking care of ourselves.

That being said, I recently joined the YMCA. I have never taken an aerobics class nor a even thought of taking a Yoga class!

So today I decided to take an uncomfortable step and try it out!

I cannot begin to tell you how amazing my body feels! My mind is at ease, I have never in my life felt so free! Free from all the stress and stressors in my life. I learned so much just in that first session! On Thursday I am taking my second class and I cannot wait! But for now, I know that all those negative thoughts and stresses in my mind are just an opinion and not law, I take a deep breath and wallah!

I came home from class today with a new look on life and how to better handle my particular situations.

I am learning more and more everyday to take care of me, so that I too will have much to give.

I thank God for convicting me this morning to try something new...for that, I have a new friend...Yoga!

Don't wait! Take care of you today!

Comments

  1. MOVApril 6, 2012 at 3:36 PM

    KEL,

    what a great post! makes me want to run out and try yoga, or at least buy a few of the outfits. :)

    can't wait to read what you write next!

    feel free to take a peek at my blog too if you have time (I am doing the a to z challenge):

    http://mothersofbrothersblog.blogspot.com

    best,
    MOV

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  2. KeLApril 7, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    Hi MOV,

    Hahahalol you're funny :) and thank you, will do :)

    Have a fabulous day!!

    ~KeL

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