Challenge 43: Exercise.

February 24, 2010

I feel like my posts lately have been a bit stale, boring. Just reporting of facts throughout the day. I think sometimes I just try to get through the post because I agreed to do it everyday, but I don't always have the time to really sit here and reflect. That's sort of been a theme for me lately...time management work. I've felt so busy that the days keep getting away from me. On the positive side, I feel so much better about life when I'm busy. I guess it's finding that balance.

A couple cool things that have happened since last night. 1) I was chatting with a good friend of mine who I think is really talented and creative and musical and interesting. We've been friends for almost 10 years now and he always shows me something new. He's a lover of music and is constantly sending me songs that are just so beautiful or just so spazzy. But the common theme is that I always love whatever he sends. It's like he can tap into my mood or something...always has the right song at the right time. Last night, as I was trying to rush around and get everything done, he popped up on my chat inbox. My first thought was that I should make it short because I had so much to do, but my second, more powerful thought was that why would I want to cut something short that feels good. I was enjoying myself, getting something rich, having a good experience that shifted my mood/day/approach to the evening, even if ever so slightly. It was more fuel for a myriad of new thoughts, taking me in new directions. And really, was that half hour or hour REALLY going to make the world of difference in my tasks? So I stayed. Listened to great music. Had great conversation.

2) Part of my homework for my certification call today was to read a bunch of material we touched on during our courses. Basically, the reading was about making sure to hold the client's "Big A" (big agenda...meaning that thing that is bigger than the to-do list tasks, bigger than the thing that is currently on their plate. It's who they are, who they are becoming, who they want to be, big changes, etc) while at the same time still handling their "Little a" (the everyday stuff...job transitions, fixing their relationship, etc). I've been thinking a lot about this lately. As a coach and as a client. How do I approach life and my client's life from a place of honoring their "Big A" while at the same time helping them get results in their "Little a" stuff. And then it hit me. It's not necessarily about "Doing" anything, but rather a way of being. A way of approaching what comes up in the everyday, with the bigger goals in mind. The thought takes the pressure off. It's not about doing. It's about being.

Anyway, I have my pod call in about an hour and I'm sure we'll talk a lot more about this stuff. I'm glad I had some breathing room this morning to really dive into my reading and take some time to reflect. Time is good. Having it, I mean.

My challenge today has nothing to do with what I just said. Since my car is in the shop, I can't make it to the boxing gym today. But I still want to get my butt out of the house and get some exercise. Even though it's raining. Ugh.

Challenge 43: Exercise.

43 down. 322 to go

P.s. Got the messes cleaned yesterday, and finished my homework this morning.