Do you hear what I hear?

The other night I sat and  listened to the sounds of an untrained guitar as my daughter strummed and sang to the newest song she is learning and it was the most beautiful sound.  As I drove I was happy to honor the request to turn up the music because I knew it would come with the heavenly sound of my girls singing from the back seat. Oh how my heart skips a beat to hear such things.

There are many other "noises" I love to hear this time of year, such as; little silver bells being rung outside of stores, snow falling, young adults coming to the door on food scavenger hunts, people giving and receiving thanks, zippers on a nice warm coat, candy cane wrappers, saw blade on a fresh cut Christmas tree, crunch of snow under foot, clinking utensils, sips from a nice warm beverage and the crumpling of gift wrapping, to name a few.

So many things around us can appear to be noise if we don't take the time to stop and actually see and experience what is behind the sound. There are so many things to be grateful for, beyond measure, if we will but take a moment to be aware. Many times we are looking for the obvious, big things and miss the little, tender things that can bring that overwhelming sense of joy we desire.

As we are now in the season where our hearts are softened and more aware of others, I would invite you to take moments to stop and simply listen. What do you hear? How do those sounds make you feel? Are you willing to hear them differently?  Soak in the wonderful sounds of the season and let it fill you with wonder, awe and gratitude.

While you are taking in the wonder, awe and gratitude, I would also encourage you to turn those feelings towards yourself. Be kind and give thanks for your amazing bodies and all they can do, not to mention the sounds they can make. :)   Take this feeling of gratitude towards yourself and create a self care plan for the holidays so you can enjoy all it has to offer without destroying the season with negative self talk, over eating, falling into/staying in negative patterns and so forth.

Take the time to make your gratitude list as well as a list of things you would like to enjoy in this season and beyond.  Remember to check it twice.  Then take the appropriate action steps. Take time to stop and hear, really hear the sounds...not the noise, of the season.

If creating a healthier body and lifestyle is on your list somewhere, visit us at the Mountain View Health & Fitness Academy and we will assist you in taking action steps in that direction.  We love to hear the sounds of " I am ready to take control of my health" and we will sing your praises. We can be reached at 208-557-2823

 Be daring...jump into the ring and be willing to really hear the season and all it has to offer you.  May you be blessed as you do. Your life lightened and spirit lifted. May the sounds of laughter be found leaving your mouths and love entering your hearts.  Happy Holidays!

Until Next time,
Go BE Great!

Jennifer J. Saunders
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Life Untethered Intuitive Life Coach
Reiki Energy Therapy
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