Do y’all remember Tae Bo? That was the exercise I did in my first house, in the living room, at like 5:30 in the morning. I was doing what a person is “supposed to” do. Got up, worked out, showered, and was clocked in, at my desk at 7am ready to work. It was miserable.
I can be a morning person! I am naturally a morning person around 75-80% of the time. But not exercising. I exercise better late afternoon / early evening.
I don’t start the day well journaling, studying, or anything too calming; I’m more apt to fall back asleep. I do best when I get up and do something mildly active. This is me. And that’s ok. My body naturally Groves this way and I’ve wondered why I’ve spent so much time fighting this. Obviously I run my mornings differently when needed. But, day to day, mild activity is good.
I’ve been reflecting on things, as it seems maybe I need to work on times. Maybe I don’t. It just feels like I should, since I’ve been floating around doing the things that need to be done while resting and healing.
Then, today in church, Pastor Matt shared something that silenced the questions that have been floating around my head. “Your priorities follow your heart”. Yes. You can schedule, plan, and force yourself to do things. But, you might end up feeling like myself with 5:30am Tae Bo; it never became a priority, my heart wasn’t in it.
Tonight I am thankful for the revelation / reminder that whatever is done in life, it should be led with your heart. I’m not throwing out all of the research, recommendations, and insight from professionals who have tips to make life possibly flow better. I am thankful that those things will be taken as suggestions only as I pray and seek wisdom on how to move forward in the best way for me. ❤
Momma's Silver Lining 