Often when reading, I come across something that strikes me right to the core and I have to record it so I can reflect on it later. One such quote comes from Joan Anderson's A Weekend to change your life: find your authentic self after a lifetime of being all things to all people (httpt://www.amazon.com/Weekend-Change-Your-Life-Authentic/dp/0767920554), "When we train our bodies to sustain our dreams, then we are learning to live authentically. Authentic living is not about scaling mountain peaks or winning races. It's about acknowledging and developing the God-given strength of our bodies so that we can continue to live our lives as fully as possible." (p.139) I copied out this quote into my journal on October 29, 2012. I see it often when I open my journal to write. I've reflected upon it. I've ignored it's advice.
New Year's has come and gone. I did not make any resolutions but thought about changes I needed to make in my life. I've known for some time that I needed to start eating better and exercising but I just didn't want to. I was being stubborn. After my annual check up and the results of my blood work came back I was relieved to hear once again that all the numbers were good all that is except for the number on the scale. I've taken Anderson's advice to heart and finally I'm doing something to train my body. Train it to need less food. Train it so I can do all the things I want to do like hike, kayak, do yoga, and garden. I desire to live life fully and I can't do that if my body lets me down. So the quote spoke to me and I've finally listened.
