Moving Forward

As I was making the decision to write this post or take the night off, I found myself scrolling through instagram, reading inspiring message after message. Some from people I know and more from people I don’t.

And I thought to myself, “Do I have any other value to offer?”

And the answer is always a resounding YES!

We all have a voice worth sharing. And we all have a story that will help and heal if we’re open to sharing it.

This was a really big year for me. I went deep on some really big issues. That’s my commitment to myself and to my relationship. To learn and grow and ask the questions that get to the bottom of our behaviours and habits. I learned a lot about myself and what I want moving forward.

I learned to live in the moment more than ever. Hands down my favourite part of my holidays are the two hour naps with both my girls in the afternoons. I used to be the mom who used this time to hustle, but then I decided that being aligned felt more like slowing down and just being. That’s where it’s at. I find peace and pure pleasure in these little moments.

I also used to go to the gym up to 6 days a week, mostly because it was easier and then I always got a shower to myself. (Moms, you know what I mean!). But then I realized that play dates and time off sends a positive message to our children too. And that lazy Saturdays at home with Dad gave us more family time….something I really wanted. In this I found more balance.

Moving forward into 2019, I’ve made a decision for my health - to avoid all white sugar (the holidays were indulgent) and to avoid late night TV, for the month of January to start. It’s been cozy to snuggle up on the sofa with Deryk every night and we’ve been doing it for years, but when I think about where I want my life to go, I know that there’s valuable time that’s not being used as efficiently as it could. I know that reading all those incredible books I received over Christmas will only happen if I create the space and time to do it. And plus, television before bed has never been a good idea and I’ve known that for years.

Let’s make decisions that work for us.

Let’s move into the New Year with immense love for ourselves and for others. Let’s be who we are, unapologetically. Let’s take responsibilty for our own happiness and create more of things we love.

One thing I know for sure…is that we hold so much power in us to be the change.

We choose how to spend our time and where to invest our energy.

We decide what food to put in our bodies.

Let’s be grateful for all we have, keep our minds focused on the positive, and make healthy choices for our bodies and souls.

Here’s to an incredible 2019!

Wishing you more peace, balance, happiness, vibrant health and lasting love.

Sandy xo