Tune-In-Tuesday: October 23, 2018

Tonight I was reminded why I pay a little more to have private yoga sessions! Seriously, I must have looked absolutely hysterical trying to do some of the poses. I could not for the life of me get into the pigeon pose that I was trying to do. My instructor had to physically move my legs into the position and then once I was there, I somehow rolled out of the position within 5 seconds of her putting me in it, which meant she had to put me in it again. I must have looked quite silly! I'm thankful she's the only one who saw me. ;)

The weather is changing here in East Tennessee. Summer is no more and Fall and Winter seem to be fighting each other on who's turn it is. I blame the weather on why I've had some difficult walking moments the past week. I didn't fall, but there have been moments that reminded me of earlier days when walking didn't come automatically. I found this quote by Olympic figure skater Scott Hamilton:

Just replace "skater" with "walker". "It's building that muscle of getting up." I don't know about you, but when I fall or even have a hard time doing something, I fear doing it again. I don't really even know that I fear it until I look back on a situation and realize that's what I was doing. Take for example, yesterday and today. Yesterday, for whatever reason (although I'll blame it on the weather and the fact that I had been sitting for way too long), I had the most difficult time walking to my car at the end of the work day. I felt like I didn't have balance. I didn't feel confident that my legs and feet would support me. I just felt like I was going to fall the entire time. I didn't fall, I just felt like I was going to. I finally made it to my car. Fast forward to today and the fear that what happened yesterday was going to happen to me today, made me anxious about walking out to my car. I'm happy to report today, although not the best, was MUCH better than yesterday. Fear can hold me back a lot though. I don't want to fear. I fight fear, but every so often (more than I want it to), it takes over.

I found this quote and it was just another reminder that as tightly as I hold on to fear (for what, I have NO idea!), I need to hold on to Jesus more!

God reminds me day in and day out, that He's in control and I need not worry.

Comedian, Erma Bombeck had this to say about worry:

The past week wasn't all worrying about falling or having walking problems, that's for sure. I did have great days and fun times. Sunday, I found it funny that every person I passed on my way into church asked if they could help me. It was because I was carrying 1,000 pounds of candy in for our church's Trunk or Treat on Halloween. I had three bags and they were loaded with candy. Interestingly enough, those bags were keeping me balanced and upright, so while I appreciated the sentiment, I politely declined every offer.

I got to play with my nieces, which always brings me joy. I also finished reading the Old Testament and have now begun the New Testament. I've gained the greatest joy by reading the Bible. Don't get me wrong, it's a discipline. I don't always want to do it, but once I have, it's the biggest blessing and greatest joy. Just like exercise though, I have to discipline myself to do it. It's not always easy and I don't understand everything, but it's been extraordinary nonetheless.

I hope your week has been blessed and that the upcoming week is equally blessed. Always remember, God's Got This!