We grilled some scrumptious, even if I did forget the seasonings, Munster (or Monster as we like to call it) cheese burgers. We sat under the Russian Olive trees shaded from the hot sun, watched the river, smelled the smells and laughed as we ate our burgers. Then it was time to move.
We went to go on a walk that took us across an outlet of the river and quickly discovered what the rushing water sound was we had been hearing. The long concrete slab we previously walked along was now the underside of a rushing waterfall. It wasn't deep but it was fast and after taking a few slippery,cold & cautious steps, I knew it could easily swoosh me away. This made my decision to turn around to dry land a little easier. Not to mention my daughter and friend nervously saying my name cause they were nervous and thought I might just try to go further. Not even a thought. Ok, maybe it was but my safety senses were on high alert.
We chose another path and enjoyed a gentle walk along the river, enjoying the sights and sounds of our surroundings. At the end of our walk we climbed a huge rock outcropping where we knew there was a somewhat disgusting, neon green pond. We knew this because on our last adventure to this spot we threw rocks into it to see how deep and sticky the slime was.
As my daughter and I were atop the rock looking down we noticed that there was growth happening in this grossly green pond. We talked about how even in the stagnant pond there were things feeding off it and growth happening. Behind us we could see and hear the river. It was flowing quickly and clear with nothing growing on the top. It too brings life and shares it with others in pleasant and healthy ways. It doesn't hang onto things or stay in one place for even a moment. It flows!
Which are you being at this point in your life? The stagnant pond that is stopped by boundaries and hanging onto all the old crap in your life that allows others to feed off of and things to grow that probably are not in your best interest. There is beauty in it cause it has that nice green hue to it. However, there is the stink. Crazy how we can become so comfortable and attached with this creation in our lives that we choose to stay "stuck" and continue to be miserably happy in the green goo.
Or...are you the river, rushing along the banks, moving things around and enjoying your journey downstream that leads you to bigger waters? Here you grow as you move and join other waters. You may break off into an outlet for an adventure before rejoining the main flow. You feed others clean waters and allow healthy growth which can them be shared with more others. Think fish, crawdads, shrimp, edible water plants and such...all parts of a healthy diet and lifestyle. Just saying. :) There is nothing stagnant and you are ever changing and experiencing countless new adventures as you tumble, bubble, laze and even roar as you flow.
Take a look at what you are creating in your life. Is it getting you to where you desire to be? Are you willing to take some steps to flow or is fear gripping you by the arm (or whole body) and keeping you stagnant? If you are ready to start flowing and growing and moving towards your desires, especially in the Health & Fitness areas of your life, we can assist you.
Visit the Personal Trainers as Mountain View Hospital's Health and Fitness Academy where we have a trainer to fit your needs. Everything from Athletic Training to Life Coaching and so much in between. Let us assist you in taking down the dams and start the flow of a stream that will move to a creek and then a river and beyond. Go ahead...Jump in...the water is cool and refreshing and oh so inviting. You can even wear your life jacket if needed at first. :)
Until Next time,
Go BE Great!
Jennifer Saunders
ACE Personal Trainer
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Reiki Energy
Intuitive Life Coaching
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