Morning Meds 4.11 Why Do We Fall

It's still my favorite morning meds (Morning Meds ,Day 1). I can read it over and over.  And since it's the beginning of the Jewish New Year, I thought I'd share it with you again as well as the motivation behind it. It was December, 2013 when I first saw this video and like the children of Israel marching around the walls of Jericho, I watched it once a day for a week and one day 7 times altogether. I was beating the fear out of me, and I was deciding the kind of life I was going to live. And in all due respect to those who think I "deserve this happiness" that is manifesting in my life now, I want to let you know how on purpose all this is. You need to know I'm not lucky. You need to know I made a decision to be blessed, and I then acted accordingly. Because not everyone is lucky, but everyone can decide.       Motivational Video

Good Grief

Morning Meds 4.10

Good Grief   Hey guys, I have a friend. A friend of 20 years, a friend through thick and thin. A friend whose daughter died this week. And he wrote this beautiful Facebook post about screw your prayers for peace. And he put it much better than that. But I so get it. And it's called Good Grief, because if nothing you can say will bring his daughter back then of course, there's nothing you can say. So the only thing I can relate his depth of emotion to is the passion I feel for racial healing in this country. I started a Facebook group about it if you'd like to hear more. But I wrote this poem to honor my friend, and because I need some good grief myself. Stop the world I wanna get off And be with my friend whose daughter was lost And solve the problems that racism caused By shaking my finger at America and saying Play nice with your brother! And your daddy didn't mean it like that! And we can't all just get along When everything is broken like this and sometimes there is no inspiration Sometimes your prayers for peace should have worked yesterday Because there is no greater loss than that of a child that you brought into your world Ask America But don't ask me Cuz only God knows How to bring a dead soul Back to life

Labor Days

Morning Meds 4.9 Labor Days   I haven't had this intense of a week in my life that I can remember, and more like it are coming, which is why I'm excited to get more help in my business. And though I'm tired and still a little nasally from allergies this week, this is also the kind of activity and productivity I've always dreamed of. Let my lack of feeling particularly inspirational this week remind you of the importance of refreshing yourself this holiday weekend and regularly. I leave you with the evening prayer of my daughter a couple of days ago, "And may mom rest and take care of herself like she's always telling her clients to do." Yeah, thanks for that. :)

Are We There Yet?

Morning Meds 4.8

Have you noticed how tall the cornstalks are? I normally don't pay those kinds of things any attention, but as I found a cool back road the other day I was struck by how they seemed to just tower in the field. So, aren't these things ready to come down yet? I thought, how much taller can they get, as it is some of them look like they're about to lean over. And isn't that how we feel sometimes. How much longer God? Helllooooo, I'm over HERE! Man, do I get it. Now that I'm seeing come true for me a long standing dream, I am looking back with great understanding of why I waited and the exact preparations God was making in my life. I also hope for you that you will have that experience, kind of like pregnancy. All the carrying and waiting, all the labor and pains, melting away like wax when you hold that manifested miracle in your arms. And if you're screaming in the backseat of the car of life, "God, are we there yet?!?" Our Father is so good to let you out at the rest stop and stretch your legs, He feels your pain, but child, you're just not there...until your there.

Breaking My Stride -- Safety Edition

Morning Meds 4.7

Breaking My Stride -- Safety Edition Maybe I just needed a faster dog. Well, a lot has happened since last week. First of all I've fallen in love with the born to run movement. It is a brilliant Ted Talk that introduced the world to one of the newest oldest ideas (see video). As I did my research I received some wisdom that I was probably teaching myself to over-stride last week. (I would post the link, but I don't want you learning bad habits!) So before the new knee pain I was feeling got worse, I went back to my ordinary stride...but guess what? I'm still running WAY faster. I wish I'd ever clocked it, but my heart's beating and my ability to catch up with Roscoe bear witness. The only physical explanation for this is just pushing myself more since I saw myself do it last week, and something about me mowing my center of gravity. I'm defintely able to do more than I can explain. And it feels awesome! The point is my friends, yes you can! You can do it! You can do it safely! And you can reach your goals sustainably. And you can encourage the next runner beside you at the same time! (See the video for more on that!)

Breaking My Stride

Morning Meds 4.6

Breaking My Stride Though this phrase normally refers to someone being pulled off their game, this week I had an awesome experience breaking a perceived barrier. Perhaps I’ve been inspired by a certain tri-athlete, who shall for not much longer remain nameless. And perhaps my mom’s competitive streak is coming out in me, but I’m not too keen on having a running buddy who has to slow down a bunch for me. So last week, the first time in a while I’ve gotten to run without a dog by my side, I got the thought to stretch my legs out a bit, pretend like I was my long-legged daughter Michaela. And sure nuff I did it! Then after about 2 years of running at this same comfy pace, I actually got faster! I was like, I wonder how long I can keep this up without exhaustion. But I just kept going and going. For someone who only works out to maintain her weight, this was really exhilarating. So I’m making goals now, gonna run a 5K this fall. And I’m excited to see what all happens! You ever stop to wonder if you’re more of a “tough mudder” than you thought? (That’s more competition language for you newbies.) Look for ways to push past your weaknesses this week. Stretch your legs a bit and share your journey with someone else who needs encouragement.

Surprised By Love, Pt 4

Morning Meds 4.5 Live Surprised By Love, Pt 4

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