Last week, while taking a yoga class, I
had a surge of creative ideas flood my mind. I was working my body really hard
and letting my mind answer the questions that popped up. It never ceases to
amaze me how this is always the process when we do good things for our body and
get moving and active!
But, it also never ceases to amaze me how
the creative process is squashed so easily. You you ever had a great, inspiration or idea and your mind tells you "NO"? Low and behold, by the time I was
driving home, I somehow talked myself out of all my good ideas. I
thought, "This is a big commitment. What if I can't do it? What if I
changed my mind mid way"? I thought, "I'm supposed to be the expert,
I'm supposed to be the one that "lives" this and motivates
others".
Truth is, I am very normal, like everyone
else. Most days, I do the right thing in physical activity and nutrition. But,
some days, I just don't. There, I said it; it's out in the open. Now, perhaps I
can take some pressure off my self and share with you the trials and
tribulations that I'm sure we can all relate to.
You may know that I am a HUGE advocate of
"the buddy system". Unless you are a type "A" that can
create a schedule and stick to it, you'll probably do best when you have
someone to hold you accountable. If you're like me, a "typical Type B' then
you might do best with a buddy. This has always been the best and most
effective situation for me.
Here is an example of how sharing with
someone can be such a natural process. On that drive home from yoga, I was
talking with my sister, Liz (using a blue tooth, of course). I somehow reluctantly felt the words falling out of
my mouth and telling her of my creative brainstorm. The same one my mind had
already dismissed only moments ago. I told her about the idea I had while taking
a yoga class and why it wasn't going to work. I listed all the "No’s” that
my mind processed for me.
She is a fantastic support, my sister! She
turned each "no" into a "YES". She did for me, what I do
for my students, clients, family and friends. She helped me to see that it was
a good idea and that I should do it, and that I could it!
So over the next few days, we encouraged
one another. We shared successes and frustrations, and then we decided to do
this together, "the buddy system".
Have you ever had your creativity squashed
like I did? Have you ever had a dream, a desire, a wish that you lost?
Have you ever had a moment on the top of the mountain only to feel like you
were at the bottom again?
Do you want to find the power to dust off
your dreams, stand on the mountain top and re-connect with that part of your
self again? I have a plan that I think can help. It can help you feel your
best, reach some goals, become more confident, stronger, happier and might even
get you dreaming again!
Soon, I will post the idea that Liz and I decided to embark on. We invite you to join us in this challenge! Get ready! Plan now for the positive changes coming your way!
Patty Rose
www.PattyRose.com
Creator of DanceStrong!(tm) DVD
DanceStrong! DVD Review
Committed to helping people find the inspiration to reach their goals, solutions to wellness, and motivation to move & dance!
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