quitters never win and winners never quit

Ever wake up feeling blah (like something opposite the yumminess of chocolate. same color)?

When each step of your daily morning meditation/yoga feels like torture?

Well, boys and girls, I am having one of those FABULOUS parties going on right now.
And of all days New Year's Eve.
The Universe sure has a sense of humor.
What's the amusing lesson I wonder?

Each step I take today is literally an accomplishment.
All my body and mind wants to do is crawl back into bed.
Feel all achy. Nausea too. Or is it my body pulling a fast one on me?

I have tasks to complete by 1pm and my mind can move so much faster while my physical actions are lagging quite a bit behind.

I asked my sister to shovel the snow & of course she asked why I'm not shoveling with her. Now, she's a good kid. Just 13 yrs old and normally preoccupied with other things.

I admitted to her I really was having trouble starting my day and I would be very grateful if she could do me a favor and shovel it.
It worked. She listened and she came to my aid.
Awwwww. (little flicker of spark). I am grateful to have her in my life. Thank you.

I'm sitting at my desk getting my body and mind into motion.
It's actually quite hilarious looking at myself from a 3rd person.
What can I do to get "me" up and running again?

An email from a friend added the spark to fire me up just enough. Thanks Teri.

I am listening to Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill.
He talked about “quitters never win and winners never quit.”

I have heard this before but it is taking on new dimensions.
Is success as simple as never quitting? No, but it is an absolutely critical element.


So onward HO!!! woohoo. I'm back.

Now, how to add a little playfulness into these heavy steps to make it fluffier and lighter?

Just keep swimming.
Just keep swimming.
Swim swim swim swim swim swim swimming.

-Dory the blue fish from Nemo singing to the father Marlon. Cheering him on to venture into the dangerous open sea from the Great Barrier Reef, Australia, to find his son Nemo who's captive in the fish tank of a dentist's office in Sydney.

I know it's a story. What an adventure. If you haven't seen it. Great movie.
It's about keeping the eye on the ball. Staying focused.
If the WHY is strong enough, the HOW will all come in.

I'm moving tin man speed now.
Better and with repeated movements, the engine is slowly revving.
AHHHHH. I am grateful for my body, my altar, my life.
I am grateful of the magical thing called warmth and heat that makes you feel comfy.