Awareness

"Your thoughts are the architect of your destiny"
-David O. McKay

The mind can be a powerful tool, or it can be a powerful weapon.

It is crucial during this journey to wellness that we watch our thoughts and make a conscious effort to keep them positive and uplifting. A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about being kind to ourselves; not beating ourselves up for our imperfections. It can be difficult, especially when we set very high expectations. However, beating ourselves up doesn't do any good, nor does it change the result of our actions. 

Once there was a mouse that fell into a bowl of milk and could not get himself out. He could have resorted to drowning, but instead, he swam. He kicked his legs hard, and kept kicking, despite the exhaustion he felt, after a few minutes of kicking, the milk was churned to butter and the mouse crawled out. 

It's a silly little sorry, but the message is powerful. WE choose how we react to our situations. WE decide if we are going to overcome our negative thoughts and feelings about ourselves or if we are going to crawl back into bed and pull the covers over our heads. Truth be told, I've done it both ways... And looking back, the days when I got up, looked at myself in the mirror, and told myself that it would be a better day, it actually WAS a better day. I will never forget one of my college professors who said, "Things turn out the best for people who make the best out of the way things turn out!"  So, ladies, today is YOUR day! Get up and kick YOUR legs as hard as you can..do something today that will empower you and make you feel good about yourself. Whether it's getting in a great workout, going for a walk, getting a massage or simply putting on some makeup!

Be happy and be well!
BHW