I came across a video this morning on facebook. It was posted by a friend from high school (thanks Kim) and it has inspired me to get off my ass and stop feeling sorry for myself. My cousin said it best after viewing the shared video, and I quote "Wow amazing. I now know I am responsible for my own limitations in life."
The video and her words made me realise that I AM my own worst enemy, we all are. I've been feeling really down lately and a lot has to do with not feeling happy with my appearance. Granted I don't have the health issues this guy overcame but with my messed up back it's only a matter of time and I'm quickly headed in that direction.
I realise that the whole point of Spilt Milk was to help others. Truthfully though how could I possibly help anyone feeling the way I do about myself? That's just impossible. So for the time being, Spilt Milk will be my forum for chronicling my transformation and with that hope to inspire those of you kind enough to read my posts as much as this man, and my very smart cousin have inspired me.
To see what I'm referring to please watch this video here and report back if you are not in the least bit inspired to get off your butt and do something to improve your life. I promise you will thank yourself for making the decision to be a better you. I know I have a battle ahead of me but I also know that I can do it. I've done it once already and I know exactly what it takes. It takes me not feeling sorry for myself, it takes me not procrastinating about it and it takes me being tired of being a fraction of the person I am meant to be.
Here's your challenge, share or keep it personal. Make the decision to make a change in your life and then DO IT!!!! Get off your ass, stop feeling sorry for yourself and just DO IT! I do want to add however, if you are in a place that paralyzes you from making changes, get help. My telling you to get off your ass is of no benefit if you are not in the right mind set to do this with a healthy attitude.
So for now, I'll say. GOOD LUCK to all of you out there who accept this challenge and I look forward to seeing not only my progress but yours as well.
Tammy.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Reflections Of 2012
2012 was supposed to wind up with the world as we know it ending. Thing is, every year ends that way. January is for all intents and purposes a fresh start a new beginning, a reset and a chance to do it all over again. That is for most of us. 2012 was the end for a few people in my life. They don't get another chance to do 2013 right, for them 2012 was the end of their world.
Losing a loved one is hard no matter who you are or how tough you think you are it hurts. It's supposed to hurt, it's as if their connection to you has been ripped from your body and in all fairness it kind of has and that is why, I believe, it physically hurts. It's why we grieve it's not just emotional it's physical. It's painful. And it's OK!
As I look back on 2012 I have to admit I for one am happy it's over. It wasn't an easy year and as I look ahead to 2013 I know that I've been given another chance to do things differently. It's not really about right or wrong, it's about different. Making different choices will have a more positive impact on my life, on the lives of my kids and those closest to me. I can look at 2012 and say, ok, what worked and what didn't? What should I do differently and what can stay the same? It's what moving ahead needs, it's knowing what didn't work and not repeating it.
As you sit and reflect on 2012, make sure you express gratitude for lessons learned and experience gained. That's what life is about. I'm 45 and I've still got a lot to learn. I'm not done, not even close. The way I see it, if my 67 year old technologically inept dad can learn how to navigate the iPad we got him for Christmas then learning is definitely a life long task and one to be embraced and enjoyed because eventually there will come a year that will be your last and don't you want to make it an awesome year at that?
Tammy.
Losing a loved one is hard no matter who you are or how tough you think you are it hurts. It's supposed to hurt, it's as if their connection to you has been ripped from your body and in all fairness it kind of has and that is why, I believe, it physically hurts. It's why we grieve it's not just emotional it's physical. It's painful. And it's OK!
As I look back on 2012 I have to admit I for one am happy it's over. It wasn't an easy year and as I look ahead to 2013 I know that I've been given another chance to do things differently. It's not really about right or wrong, it's about different. Making different choices will have a more positive impact on my life, on the lives of my kids and those closest to me. I can look at 2012 and say, ok, what worked and what didn't? What should I do differently and what can stay the same? It's what moving ahead needs, it's knowing what didn't work and not repeating it.
As you sit and reflect on 2012, make sure you express gratitude for lessons learned and experience gained. That's what life is about. I'm 45 and I've still got a lot to learn. I'm not done, not even close. The way I see it, if my 67 year old technologically inept dad can learn how to navigate the iPad we got him for Christmas then learning is definitely a life long task and one to be embraced and enjoyed because eventually there will come a year that will be your last and don't you want to make it an awesome year at that?
Tammy.
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