Comments on: Onward and upward (and sometimes sideways)

By: Bella

Bella — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:05:41 +0000

That’s a great thing to remember. We all need to be reminded to embrace where we are in the moment and do the best we can with it. Thanks, Erica :)

-Bella

By: imelda

imelda — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:20:10 +0000

2012 has started out rough for you but you have determination and support to help get you through this rough time. I know personally and also by watching Matt deal with physical pain how it can really change your mood and your desires to do anything else. Sounds like you might be over the hump with your recovery. You are one of the strongest people I know and I’m sure you will be back to your program with your body is ready. Don’t push yourself too soon. Wishing you well, friend!

By: esther

esther — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:20:14 +0000

amazing, thank you for sharing. you’re not alone. sending positive, healthy thoughts your way!

By: Jane

Jane — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:49:02 +0000

Very nice, Erica. The Art of Lovingkindness. :)

By: Erica

Erica — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:29:29 +0000

Like Paula Abdul warned, in life we often “…take two steps forward, and two steps back”. That’s okay. It’s life. We’re human.

In my practice, there is a term called Maitri (which means loving kindness toward yourself and others). Sounds simple, but it’s complicated and difficult in ways that don’t even make logical sense. But I think the world needs more Maitri. And I know that it starts from within. So give yourself permission to be less than perfect. Practice loving kindness toward yourself – but without the guilt, shame, or self-condemnation. There is no failure here. There is only opportunity. You are exactly where you’re supposed to be.

My teacher says that “The life we’re most devoted to is the one we do not have”. The life that exists somewhere out there – when we’re thinner, richer, smarter, more accomplished…but the truth is – that “out there” doesn’t exist – there is only here and now. This moment. Then the next. And the next…and so on. And our job is to live each moment as it comes, to remember that we’re all in it together – and we’re doing the best we can.

I love you Lady!

Hugs,
-E

By: MM Pack

MM Pack — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:32:14 +0000

Monica, so sorry to hear it’s been some rough going this year, but sounds like you can see the light at the end of this tunnel. Thanks for sharing the story…yeah, sometimes it is sideways, but that counts, too.

By: laanba

laanba — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:05:06 +0000

Hang in there Monica. Just take it day by day and I know you’ll be out of the dark times soon enough. And never feel like you have to apologize about complaining (which you weren’t) here. This is your blog. People come here because they want to know what is going on with you (the good, the bad and the painful). Good luck!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:12:12 +0000

Girl I hear you – 2012 has had some yuck so far, but I think that it’s just getting all the bad out early so that we can enjoy the rest of the year. Godspeed, amazing woman!

By: Mitch

Mitch — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:30:44 +0000

Yowza! Well now I know why it took me a second to recognize you at Jenni’s. You are SMALLER! You look great, and your enthusiasm didn’t give away anything you just described. Hope these inconveniences are almost over!

By: monica

monica — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:18:42 +0000

thanks, girl! i might have to hit you up!