Resetting

Since May of 2011 I have been working with four primary values in mind; health, passion, adventure and authenticity.  I’ve managed to fumble my way through the year with a ton of adventure, I’ve been in the best shape of my life (“been in”), I have lived with a vision of what provides the wind in my sails and I have taken off many masks. 

Have I mastered what it means to live these values? No way.  But they are going to have to take the back seat for a bit. 

I am sitting in Oakville, freshly painted toenails, bags packed and I will fly back to Mexico early tomorrow morning.  I have been putting off this post for a week, mostly because I have felt ill-inspired and digging for words was frustrating when there was so many other things to do on the computer (look for land, cottages, an apartment in Mexico, watch Youtube videos, edit photos, Facebook and read news such as who wins this season of the Bachelorette). 

It’s that time again.

P R E S S     T O     R E S E T

This week I was on my way to meet a friend for a bike ride.  As the 18-wheelers cruised at my side, I found myself reeling about my goals and what I want this upcoming year to look like. 

I had considered kyboshing (my favourite word) the ride.  But I am so glad I didn’t.   I just wasn't  feeling motivated … to do one of the things I love the most in the whole world, ride my bike.  Weird.  But like I said, I am so glad I didn’t kybosh it.  While shoulder checking and hammering down on the pedals, three new values seeped into my head.  

Dedication: I will focus on being more dedicated this year, namely to my yoga practice that has yet to become an honest practice.  YET. 

Contribution:  Because I can.

Inspiration:  To be of and to create.

I look forward to the year ahead.  To keeping the wind in my sails and to honing in on what it is that I really have to offer. 

Photo taken from AYP Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/africayogaproject