I believe the Universe sends us signs. If we pay attention to those signs and recognize them for what they are, they can guide us in the right direction. Some people pretend the signs are mere coincidences even though deep down inside they know the truth. Not me. When the Universe talks, I listen. And lately, the Universe has been sending me some LOUD messages.
You see, recently, I started to exercise. This is something I do every 18 months and it usually lasts less than 18 days. Fourteen days is usually my longest stint. But things seemed different this time-for starters I didn’t spend any money. Usually I spend a few weeks prepping and shopping. I buy memberships, new workout clothes, proper (albeit ugly) footwear, and books about whatever sport I have decided to try. I take a few more weeks to read about my new exercise program and then I begin. And then, I quit. But this time, I set a goal for myself and I really wanted to achieve it.
I worked out for two weeks and then I got my first sign– I got sick. I certainly couldn’t exercise if I wasn’t feeling well. Nope, there was nothing I could do but take medicine and wait it out. I admit, I didn’t recognize the sign – not at first. So, when a week later I was feeling better I gave myself a few days to mentally prepare myself and then one day I exercised again.
However, the very next day I dropped a very heavy object on my toe. Now I can’t put any weight on my foot and it hurts like hell. Needless to say I can’t exercise today and probably not tomorrow. I am losing valuable time to meet my goal.
At first I was slightly disappointed and then I was slightly relieved. And then, I realized these were signs. I don’t need to exercise! Okay, well I do, but I am not meant to exercise! I would be a fool not to listen to the Universe, to things unseen and bigger than my thighs. Off. The. Hook.And then another thought occurred to me. Maybe the Universe is sending me a different message. Maybe ,the message is to persevere despite the obstacles. Maybe I am supposed to reach my goal, no matter what gets in my way.
Oh. Crap.
Oh, Crap! This was great! Get off your butt girl, and then I will, too! I think we need to find something we really enjoy doing…for me, this is walking (I LOVE DOING THIS WITH GIRLFRIENDS and talking and talking and solving the problems of the world!!….XX Love your site, Liz.