Reminiscing

Sometimes you just come across things that bring back memories, nostalgia, and lots of interesting other emotions. This bad boy, below, did that for me today.

This gem dates all the way back to 2003, when I was a high school senior, only 17. It is the first weight journal that I got upon joining Weight Watchers. It brings back memories of being tired of how I looked and felt, and feelings of excitement to start a journey with my then best friend.  It reminds me of where I came from, and of the 10 year journey to FINALLY win the battle within myself to just be healthy and happy.

I think we spend a lot of extra energy trying to figure out what will just make us 'this much happier/thinner/wealthier/whatever the internal thought of the day is.' I thank God for the journey that I've been on for the last 10 years, because it helps give me the daily perspective that yes I could be healthier/skinnier/fatter/wealthier/whatever, but I will NEVER get this moment back again. This moment is a special gift in time, for me to experience, take all that I can from it, and just BE HAPPY. I think often we spend so much emotional energy seeking what we think will make us happier, when in all actuality the secret is to just be. And experience, and love it all as what it is meant to be-LIFE.

I can speak from experience when I say that it is a whole lot easier to be a healthier weight when you just relax, and take each moment for what it is. Some days are healthier than others, of course. But, I am happier than I've ever been before and I'm living healthier than I have ever have before. I am content by what I have, and do not really care so much about that I 'do not have.'  I have an amazing journey and amazing people to experience it with, and life really is quite a blessing each and every day. It is no longer a battle within myself to be healthy, and it is no longer a battle within myself to be happy.

Each moment is amazing, and if we skip over it by thinking about what is next to be, we are losing out on the joy and special treasures of what this moment is here to teach us.

Have a blessed Sunday, and happy and healthy holiday week!


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