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Gratitude in the Tiny Moments

mindset May 20, 2020

Over the past two months, life has slowed and quickened, all at the same time.  I relate the slowness to simpleness.  Reminders of the way I grew up - lots of outside play, family dinners, movie nights, quiet time to read, boredom - (the kids, not me!).  There's no rushing around from activity to activity, which has been more than amazing.  I wonder if I'll ever want to go back.  

I feel myself getting anxious as I hear more cars on the road.  Life is slowly re-opening, and I sit on my porch wondering if I'm ready for re-entry.  Every single inch of me needed this quarantine.  Yes, there was fear.  Yes, it was hard.  But I feel healed when I didn't even know I needed healing.  

This morning I went for a run - headphones on, music pumping.  All of a sudden I felt nudged to take off my headphones and slow down.  I turned off the music and cooled down from my run.  I wasn’t sure where I was going, but I followed the nudge. 

I came across a huge oak tree, quiet and still in the early morning sun.  I smiled.  In return, it’s leaves started twinkling in the sun, a breeze passed, and all the little leaves moved in the wind.  It was as if they were waving, giggling, and dancing with me.  I started to giggle too! 

Then I started tearing.  The beauty in this tiny moment took my breath away.   I felt the need to sit.  I looked, and there was a tree stump next to the tree and it beckoned me, so I sat.  It was the perfect spot as a ray of sunshine in the chilly morning warmed me perfectly.  I closed my eyes and it was as if the tree was engulfing me in a warm hug.  It’s strong deep roots and light airy leaves filled me with intense gratitude, comfort, and peace all at once.  It consumed me.  I sat for awhile and knew it was time to head home. I felt high on life as I walked home, light, airy, and full of love. 

Then, whamo, I walked into my house where my oldest hit my youngest because my youngest was trying to flush the oldest's stuffed animal down the toilet.  Can I go back to my tree stump?

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Today's workout has been highly requested.  It's not just for older adults, it's for anyone who would like a Pilates workout without having to go down on the mat.  It will incorporate much more balance, which is something we all need to keep working on daily.  Enjoy!

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