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Exercising in my life is a bit complicated but during the 3A0 years, I almost discovered what I prefer and what suits me best.
In life, I follow the philosophy of wabi-sabi, which is about the beauty of imperfect, volatile, and incomplete things, and on the wrist of my left hand is an Equanimity bracelet.
Challenge
When I was little, I attended ballroom dance lessons, but I only liked dresses! Later I played table tennis, but after winning the first competition, I felt like not a regional, but a world champion, and I quit this sport.
I've swam in the pool for a few years and discovered that the water is my element... But… Chlorinated water and skin, which is already very dry don’t go well together. Though I can spend 5 hours, bypass 5 supermarkets, and burn 500 kcal, just looking for a swimsuit!
Another reason that complicates exercising is probably the fact that I often strain or dislocate something. Or during windy weather, I get a stiff neck and I can only look straight. Or when I come to classes, I burn with motivation the first week and I burn out like a match just as quickly. By the way, be sure to look at this Etsy store – MatchHouse, which has the most beautiful matches in the world! If I were a match, I'd be the one with a magenta color head!
Reflection
Am I lazy in terms of movement? I ask myself that question every time I give up. Well, the answer is no, a definite NO. Everything is OK, I take a break, I take my hand, and lead the way to finding a beloved form of exercise that will keep my body slim, flexible, and healthy. In some ways, I do feel lazy, but I noticed that the lazier I am, the more I do. INTERESTING.
Inspiration
These two personalities inspired me a lot! I recommend two books which pages you want to kiss:
Colleen Saidman Yee's "Yoga for Life: A Journey to Inner Peace and Freedom"
Rebecca Pacheco's "Do Your Om Thing"
Clothes
I'm not a sports champion, but sports fashion – absolutely YES. I just love sports and performance-type clothing. When I lived in Asia, I used to attend yoga classes, and my closet was full of Lulu Lemon, Lorna Jane, Nike, and CK Performance.
A Promise To Myself
I promise myself that during the day I will find time for this, 30 minutes to an hour, and sometimes maybe more. If the sun is shining, I’m going to go for a fact, I'll take a Walk it Out Mug and make at least 10k steps. I will upload a screenshot of the step-counting app on my Instagram story with uplifting music. After all, I need support.
THE FACT
When I'm not exercising, it stiffens my thoughts as well. When I'm not moving, I'm more irritable and nervous.
I'd like to add Muji's mindset of 80/20 here. I will do my best for 80%, and 20% I reserve for myself to do whatever I want to.
Solution
For several years in a row, I've been rolling out a yoga mat twice a week (Bravo!). I put a mirror in front of me and put on a trio: leggings + sports bra + t-shirt and stretch. Slowly like Snail, inspired by Truth, whom I met in Asia.
I start by sitting down with my legs crossed, I stretch my stiffened (from computer use) neck, and then the rest of my body. Then I like to do some arm exercises, I adore this Boho Beautiful Yoga video "5 Minutes Arm Workout For Toning". I also discovered Mikala – a fitness coach, yoga teacher, and dancer from Toronto, Canada, who works with dumbbells (I own both one and two-kg dumbbells).
Final Thoughts
I can have sharp focus when writing or designing, but sports – I still must learn, or at least I shouldn’t feel bored.
I am still learning and LEARNING to accept life calmly and with an open, big heart, where there is room for everything. Like in one of the Daddy Was a Milkman songs – "Breathe in, breathe out / Walk with me, tell me a story, let it all out."
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