This is a great perspective. Yes. It’s very difficult going through trauma, like cancer, and keeping a routine. The self-care is exhaustion and ‘have I eaten today?’
What’s interesting for me is I’ve always had a good exercise routine. Not perfect. But pretty consistent. I was a ballerina from the age of 5 until 18. Then I went to modern dance in college and some Latin hustle in clubs.
I def alternate between 3lbs, 5lbs and have graduated to 8lbs. Yay me!
I think we need to exchange some exercise - writing routine. I’m finding it really difficult to stick to a consistent writing schedule. And these swirling thoughts and ideas can in my capo (head) need to be written down.
I find people who had some kind of physical discipline as a child or young adult even, have a better time sticking to it. I never did. My activity was feeding horses, climbing trees, playing in creeks. So for most of my life I’ve been active, just not remotely disciplined. Walking, biking, hiking…all things I love, but definitely do not do in winter. And I would love to exchange some routines! Maybe we develop some kind of joint writer/exercise prompt schedule! I bet many people would enjoy that.
“Similar to looking at a blank screen and thinking, just write something, you lazy writer! Even if what you write is: I suck at writing, I have no idea what this story is about, why will anyone on planet earth care. You have to start. Because maybe someone on Mars will care.”
So glad you are caring yourself. It's hard when your life gets derailed. I know. And yoga, yes! I love Yoga with Adriene, free on YouTube. Glad you and Joe can do this together. Flex. Breathe. Bend. Then repeat. XXOO
This is a great perspective. Yes. It’s very difficult going through trauma, like cancer, and keeping a routine. The self-care is exhaustion and ‘have I eaten today?’
What’s interesting for me is I’ve always had a good exercise routine. Not perfect. But pretty consistent. I was a ballerina from the age of 5 until 18. Then I went to modern dance in college and some Latin hustle in clubs.
I def alternate between 3lbs, 5lbs and have graduated to 8lbs. Yay me!
I think we need to exchange some exercise - writing routine. I’m finding it really difficult to stick to a consistent writing schedule. And these swirling thoughts and ideas can in my capo (head) need to be written down.
Thank for writing this piece !
I find people who had some kind of physical discipline as a child or young adult even, have a better time sticking to it. I never did. My activity was feeding horses, climbing trees, playing in creeks. So for most of my life I’ve been active, just not remotely disciplined. Walking, biking, hiking…all things I love, but definitely do not do in winter. And I would love to exchange some routines! Maybe we develop some kind of joint writer/exercise prompt schedule! I bet many people would enjoy that.
Great idea!
Great work! You go ahead and destroy those 3 pound weights!
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“Similar to looking at a blank screen and thinking, just write something, you lazy writer! Even if what you write is: I suck at writing, I have no idea what this story is about, why will anyone on planet earth care. You have to start. Because maybe someone on Mars will care.”
Love it!
Hahah..thank you! We never know who's out there... ;-)
Right!
So glad you are caring yourself. It's hard when your life gets derailed. I know. And yoga, yes! I love Yoga with Adriene, free on YouTube. Glad you and Joe can do this together. Flex. Breathe. Bend. Then repeat. XXOO