In my blog, "Changes are a Comin" I talked about my goals of change that I wanted to see in my blog. I have been thinking of new ideas and trying out nee things, so now I feel ready to blog! Instead of writing about the latest products and trends to look pretty, I want to focus on how to feel pretty. Once you're happy with yourself, your true beauty will shine through. I'm working on that with myself. I'm tired of chasing this idea of beauty that is unattainable and not realistic.
There are things that I really want to do & there are things that I want to be and achieve and I find that making these goals & working hard to reach towards them makes me feel prettier than any lipstick would. I actually wrote a post on December 31st that I still haven't published, but I will, about goals. So that will come up next! But I have some goals and things I want to achieve and I'm going to blog about my journey.
This blog is going to transition into different aspects of beauty. Not just makeup and Skincare. I'm going to go over health tips, recipes, workouts, and all sorts of different journeys that will lead you & me towards self-acceptance and happiness, which then will of course lead to beauty within ourselves.
I am right now right in the middle of a 14 day yoga challenge. I've really enjoyed it. I've learned so much about myself. Not only do I feel better, my balance has improved, my focus & breathing has gotten better and my mindset has become stronger and more positive. I've learned a lot about how far I can push myself.
I took a hot yoga class this week that pushed me so much further than I have pushed myself before. The teacher challenged us to focus and not give in when things get uncomfortable. When I don't like something, I don't do it. Plain & simple, I just don't. But it was interesting to see what one does when times get tough, in yoga we tend to wipe sweat, get a sip of water, fidget with our clothing to break from an uncomfortable position. I now know I did. Once it was brought to my attention I was amazed at how often I slip out of something when I don't feel good. That class made me focus on that and really push through the tough times. I was amazed at how far I could go!
I realized the mind is such a powerful thing and it can either push you to quit or it can push you to go further than you ever thought you could! I did poses i i never have attempted to try and held positions longer than I could have imagined because I was so aware of my thoughts, my intentions, my goals & my breathing. There were times when it was tough and it hurt, but you just breath and you know you'll get through it. And guess what? You do! And when you do push through it without breaking a pose or taking the easy route, it feels so darn good! You'll be so proud of yourself and the next time won't be as bad. You can look back and go, "wow! Remember when I first did this and I could barely get through? Now look at me."
That class was such a wonderful lesson of life and a nice eye-opener in myself. When times get tough you just have to breath and push yourself through it with a positive mindset and focus. You'll come out so much stronger than before.
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"Once you're happy with yourself, your true beauty will shine through." - Love it, Andy!!!
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