All in Moderation, All in Good Time
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In order to live a healthy life, we have always been told to eat right, drink 8 glasses of water a day, and exercise. Honestly I do believe it’s that simple to keep our physical selves healthy, but what about our spirit and emotional selves? For those two things, I would like to add two simple rules: moderation and patience.
When one takes on a diet, a new way of life, or a new way of thinking, it can be tough to instantly break free from old habits. Could you imagine as a toddler going from crawling to running in a day? By doing things in moderation and having a little patience, you’ll eventually get to your destination.
Yoga was a routine I started a couple of years ago. I expected after the first few weeks, I’d be pro. Well, I gotta say, having that expectation really discouraged me after the fourth week. This is where I needed to learn patience. It would take a little longer than a month or two to become a pro at it, so by taking my time, and learning in small steps, I eventually got to a point where I was happy with my progress.
In the past I’ve also tried many detoxifying programs and most were too harsh for my system. My body didn’t know what was happening so of course I “fell off the wagon” and went back to my old ways within a few days. Trying once more, I thought I wouldn’t follow any rules but just tried to cut back on a few things my body doesn’t need, like sugar, caffeine, etc. So far I’m finding that the moderation part of it is working really well. Hopefully I’m patient enough to really see the results. Of course I indulge a little…but…all in moderation.
~Amanda~
