Notch #2 – BABY STEPS / Week of February 1 to 7

REFERENCES: The 12-Notch Plan — Notch #2 – GOALS for February

my
BABY STEP
for this week

S-T-R-E-T-C-H-!

Every morning, after my walk,
I will do 20 minutes of stretching exercises.

UPDATE / Week of January 25 to 31

REFERENCES: The 12-Notch Plan — Notch #1 – GOALS for January — Notch #1 – BABY STEPS / Week of January 25 to 31

My one and only baby step this week
was to put the ROAD TRIP SHOW online…

Well, it didnt happen.

Listen to my update
and you’ll understand why.

Better luck next time!
(is what I wish myself)

MORNING WALK – the goal becomes a habit

My morning walk by the river
has become a habit.
I’m hooked.
I’m glad!

Here’s what the trail looked like yesterday, around 8 a.m. — I was blown away by the different shades of blue.

Now that I’m in the habit of strolling along the river every morning, I get to notice the changes. For instance, this big crack wasn’t there the day before. You’ll be happy to know that even though I’m not comfortable with stepping onto the ice, I mustered up enough cojones to capture this picture… just for you.

Another fun thing about my new habit is that each morning I choose a different place to stop and sit and BE. This was yesterday’s *magical* spot — cool, huh?

Of course, I was already a big walker prior to engaging in this daily routine (a New Year’s resolution). Since I don’t have a car, I walk all the time, I walk all over the place. I also pride myself in walking super fast (beep! beep!) and for long distances — I get all pumped up and sweaty… it’s what keeps me fit.

What’s particular in this case is that my morning walks have turned into really nice dates with myself. YESSS! I’m starting to understand what Julia Cameron calls the artist date. I know, my dates aren’t exactly “artist dates” because I don’t go to different places to participate in different activities, but the end result is the same: I’m pulling myself out of the mothballs. I’m rediscovering who I truly am and asking myself what it is I want to live for the rest of my life. This makes me relax, and play; I’m being more creative, more happy.

Come to think of it, each morning walk is like a little road trip where I feel free and ALIVE. I’d love to just go on walking non-stop. I bet I could walk all around the world.

Only downside: When I miss my morning walk — like I did today, on account of the rain — I crave the river’s energy. The day just ain’t the same without it.