It Begins With a Twinge--- (Or a Fall From a Ladder)...

Recently I felt a familiar twinge in my hamstring. First I tried to deny it. Then I tried to ignore it, thinking it would just go away. Then  I tried to be more careful in my every-day movements and did some gentle stretching. But before I knew it that twinge in my hamstring had intruded on a sensitive area of my lower back.

A New Direction...

Para-sailing with my daughter on a beautiful day.

The only way is up!

Personally, it has been quite a time of transformation and life lessons. It's time for a new direction.

My blog is undergoing a transformation to reflect my own. My quest for self-improvement continues along with my self-discovery.

Sometimes we have choices about life. Sometimes there are circumstances beyond our control. I am learning to focus only on those things that are within my control. So this time of reflection and transformation has been more about an inner transformation than focusing on the outer package. It did help me to focus on the physical and get back into a routine with workouts. That gave me a focus and did a lot for my spirit and my attitude toward moving forward.

But the real growth has come from the tough lessons. Having my life turned upside down by losing my husband has forced me to focus more than ever on gratitude and on the positive side. (I have always been positive). It has forced me to learn more about my strengths and weaknesses and to recognize what I can give to those around me. I am constantly reminded that giving of oneself is the best gift there is.