I've got another monthly check in blog post for you all today; October was quite a month for me and I thought I would share with you all how it was and what to look forward for November (it's a special month for me- it's my birthday month! also, it is my sister's birthday that month too cannot forget that!)
October, I was still finishing up a fitness challenge and I had hit a "few walls" within this challenge. They were a little mix of mental and physical; I was dealing with knee issues that hurt so bad I cried from the pain. Normally I can handle it and be fine but I couldn't; I was done with how my knees have been. I quit the challenge halfway through which now is regrettable. But I needed to do what was best for my overall health otherwise I would still be feeling the same way. Then a week after I quit my challenge, my back began to bother me. It was a signal from my body that I needed to rest. Resting for me is like trying to get a kid to sit still during time out (I would ultimately get up and do stuff when I know I'm not supposed to). So for a few days I had to be gentle on any "movement" that I wanted to do (ie yoga / stretching)- anytime I did this I aggravated my back. I should listen to my body more often (plus I aggravated it on Halloween and didn't even do any "movement" besides just walking or whatever else I wanted to do that wouldn't worsen it).
The mental aspect that it came within quitting my challenge was that I was dealing with ongoing family drama. It's like the story never ends it just keeps going. I just let it get to me so much and one week I hit one of those "walls" I mentioned and just ultimately cried. I need to release whatever it was out of me. Then I remember my mom showing me a song her sister sent her and I continued to cry (it was a beautiful song). Getting those emotions out were helpful during that week of overwhelm. I did decide one weekend to visit my grandparents for a lovely short visit; I always appreciate seeing them whenever possible.
I also began to continue a story (ie "Chosen") I was putting off writing since June of this year! I hadn't realized it was 4 months since I wrote a chapter. I have updated it since then and it has been making me feel good on the days that I do get to write; it's therapy for me sometimes. I did celebrate my dad's birthday in October- made him a no bake peanut butter pie, had steak for dinner, and he also got a Washington nationals boxed set, too (he loved that!). Halloween, this year, was different; I was planning to dress up as Napoleon Dynamite (watch the movie and you'll see why I wanted to) but the thought of dressing up didn't excite me this year (I'll save it for next year maybe). I stayed in with my doggies, painted a few ceramic goodies, made goulash (it's a Halloween tradition in my household) and watched a lot of Halloween-esque movies I've seen a few times too many. It was nice to have something different to do!
I will share some quotes that I hope you will get inspired by or to just keep on tabs for whenever you need it:
Hope you enjoyed the post! Looking forward to whatever November brings- I hope it brings goodness, ease, and lots of rest (it's a bit of a busy month as I mentioned already).
Sending lots of love & light your way,
Lauren
