Body, sore. Faith, expanded. A day of firsts.

tinaom111 (43)in #freedom • 8 years ago

This photo is post morning meditation and my first jog EVER. I have in my life jogged on a treadmill but never out in the neighborhood, upon pavement and up hills, without stopping. I am sore, have a funny walk (even with a pre and post stretch!) and it feels good. For three decades I resisted jogging; excuses: flat feet, illogical "one only needs to run if being chased," dancing is so much more fun," ego, didn't want to look foolish or weak, or simply "I can't."

I am not attaching any personal long term goals to this small feat, it may or may not be my thing. But I shifted my understanding, a paradigm shift occurred and my body refreshingly sore.

My second "first" of the day was attending an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. I am recovering from my Marijuana daily habit and the journey of the alcoholic is seemingly parallel. I was curious and unintimidated.

At an Open AA meeting non alcoholics are welcome and newcomers invited to introduce themselves. I said it, "Hi, I'm Tina, addict." And thus the journey begins. I will likely attend future meetings, the "Big Book" discussion was depthful and faithful.

Change is constant, keeping my mind and heart open, totally choice.

Recall the "boyfriend at the time" from my first post: https://steemit.com/freedom/@tinaom111/may-the-revolution-be-inward-and-its-effects-planetary-that-s-why-i-no-longer-smoke-weed
He inspired these two "firsts," so if he reads this, "Thank you."

May the revolution be inward,
It's effects planetary.

#spirituality #health #change #art