On to week ... 4?

I look at this last week as a necessary emotional 'trial by fire'. To wrap it up neatly, Charleen had an amazing breakthrough after a meltdown and I 'checked out' while she was sick and went back in time (it felt like) to wrap up some emotional loose ends before the end of the year.

This is a tough time I year for me and I am learning strategies to maintain my positive mental attitude (PMA). That said, the winter solstice was especially poignant for me as it is the first year since the kids were small that I have not spent it with beloved family friends. This year, we are making changes and finding new traditions that bring us joy and peace. We jammed our schedule full of fun gatherings and events and I really feel peaceful as we head into the new year. 

My training went a little sideways, though.

Charleen was sick and I was out of town. I ate like a complete heathen and sat in the afterglow of bloat, sugar crashes and intestinal discomfort. And I did it a few times. 

Sleep was also elusive for a few days, and with those two things so desperately out of balance, I looked to my physical training and practice to pull me back to the present.

I am making improvements. They are small but noticeable. I am realizing that paying better attention and taking more care of my sleep and nutritional needs will catapult my training. So, as we end this week of training, I am recommitting to a consistent lifestyle with a balance of self care, service to others and play.

We have dialed in the components of the swipe and I feel like we are ready for the next movement: the mill. Today, we will unwind the week with clubbell yoga and then take in a movie inspired by a book that inspired me to be adventurous and vulnerable. 

I realize this is not the most heartfelt or revealing of posts, but this is where I am at. My goal is still hazy and my motivation is sporadic but at least it's still there.

Merry Christmas to me from my awesome husband!