Rolling...down...the...hill!

I just saw a photo of a beautiful grassy field in Ireland with kids rolling down it! That reminded me of this post-soccer roll down after my daughter's game! What a joy to be those kids! Such a simple place, no xbox games, texting or carpooling to events...just joy! I have fond memories of rolling down hills as a kid! I've decided that when this snow melts and there is a hill to roll down, I am going to do it!

Happiness is a great place that we are all in search of.

It's always available to us. Nothing needs to happen first for us to find happiness.

Yes, there are always things about us that are imperfect. Always things to be done around the house to check off the unending "to do" lists ... ok they're never complete are they?

Maybe it's time we just learn how to relax in this imperfect state and enjoy where we are?

What's good in the present moment? Here and now?

(Now if I can wholly integrate this into my day ... )

I have learned that every rose has thorns. We are going to feel discomfort. Discomfort is not fun that is for sure! However instead of constantly seeking a state where we are eternally joyful I think that all these challenges have a place for us. Sometimes it just sucks ('scuse me) to have these pain in the ... events. Big Time! But if we learn to accept them as a point that has been put there to learn from and go deeper ... well that makes it at least part of the journey. We then integrate these events and see them as "required" yet challenging.

Maybe this makes no sense to you ... lately there have been some very difficult times for people around us. I generally don't watch the news as it brings me down but lately I've seen some very inspirational stories coming out of tragic situations. Not that these situations should ever have happened, but to see individuals coming forth to be strong, brave and inspire others is true happiness and joy in my eyes.

Here's to being open to what's good in the present moment!
Cheers!
Krista

February 8th

One year ago today I went in. Never in a million years would I have suspected I would have brain surgery. Who Me? I think you have the wrong mri image?!

Well here I am one year ago still in shock that I had to have my head cut open. Not to be gross or anything as I have a tough time reading the operative report... (Don't worry I won't start relaying it now!) but it's still so weird for me some days to not think it's just a dream. I have had some great friends, family and healthy influences in the last year that have been so eye opening (no pun intended!) for me. I've learned so much that in a strange way I have to somehow believe those people who have told me that everything happens for a reason were right!

As far as the vision loss, it's taken awhile to actually just accept it and stop actively trying to find a cure (although there are some stem cell cases that have cured blindness - really). I am now researching the safest cars out there for us ... some great new options for safety that I'd never even pay attention to before...and one more... my hair grew back! Oh yeah, this time with bangs... life is good!

I am back to health coaching! I am having a ball with my latest venture of group sessions! I love helping them find their balance and providing nutritional advice! I am back into healthy experimenting with food in my house ...

To be continued. I plan on keeping this blog open even though I opened it a year ago as a way to put information out there on how I was doing after surgery. I may move the brain picts out of the way now .... One year later I am ready for the next phase!!

Enjoy your day! Even if it is miserable out! Do something fun! Make someone happy! Take a warm bath! Buy yourself some flowers to remind you that Spring is coming.

Be Well,
Krista

Limits...

Yes, here we are on February 1st celebrating the new month with the "biggest" storm that meteorologists have ever seen. Over half the country is being hit with snow, ice, freezing rain and wind! It is 3:28 pm and my kids are not only home but have been home with an early dismissal and their homework is done...yes really. Their swim practice has been canceled for tonight and I am actually making a great dinner of roasted veggies, chicken and salad - not the usual for a weeknight of carpooling, homework, wet towels and suits to pull out of swim bags, showers, clean up, pack up books, etc. So, why is it so weird? I think this season has been tough with all the interruptions with this snowy, icy, cold weather. The kids have not had a regular week of school since before Christmas. They are not happy with the words "snow day" anymore. Parents are tired of trying to work the alternative schedule into their work day.

For myself, I am posting pictures of summer, seriously thinking about decorating my house for "summer mode" and looking through catalogs with summer clothes with great excitement! But, that is something to look forward to. I hope people don't continue to complain and moan about it...it is sooo contagious! A downer attracts another downer and everyone is miserable! Ever notice how it is hard to disagree with someone who complains?! So, me being the eternal kick pessimism on it's ass is hoping more people can laugh at this and just go with the flow!

Summer will come back and boy will it be sweeeet! Start planning your summer weekends now!

Look at my guilty dog here - I just let her in as she was outside and I couldn't find her. She dug herself under our little steps to the patio where there is actual dirt ... she hid from me there! Got herself all dirty but I think she was craving Earth! "Enough of the snow!" she thought! Ok, maybe we will snow blow you a dirt path!

Be safe everyone!

A great quote posted by Dr. Wayne Dyer:
"There is one grand lie - that we are limited. The only limits we have are the limits we believe."