Sunday, November 20, 2011

I cross all bridges with joy and ease


Today was a gorgeous day. I drove to the gym but it was too beautiful to go into the dark sweaty gym. Instead, I walked a nearby train track and trail. I practiced walking one foot infront of the other on a train rail. Then, I just stood and watched the river flow for awhile. I resumed my walk and was closing in on the home stretch when I came across this bridge in the photo. Now I knew my balance this morning was not great based on my performance on the train rail. I was a bit hungover and felt wabbly and shakey. Now, unexpectedly, I came across a washed out bridge. I searched for a path around it. None. I had to choose to walk the plank or turn back around. I stood and pondered how to navigate the board. I considered the consquences if I slipt and fell off the bridge. Well, the water was deep enough to not get hurt Shallow enough I surely wouldn't drown. My cell phone would get wet and ruined. Okay, reason enough to turn around. I talked myself into turning around and heading back. But as I turned to go, I felt defeated. Such a whoos. I wished someone was with me so I could watch them go first and then they could encourage. I realized this was a challenge that I had to face myself. I determine that I was going to take. I started on the right side but my feet didn't feel sure-footed. So I switched to the left side of the bridge. My mind reflected on my elementary days in school and trying to walk the balance beem in gym. I recall its important to look where you are going not look down. I took my firt couple steps and then the phrase, "I cross all bridges with joy and ease!" popped out of my mouth. This is the Louise Haye card that Joelle gave me and I keep on my kitchen counter. I repeated the words again and again until I reached the otherside. Where then, once mission was accomplished, I felt joy and ease!
I headed back into the gym and did 10 minutes elptical with Ragge for Joelle. The song played was "Don't worry, Be happy!"

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