Living a Life Free of the Wrong Type of Distractions
Happy One Year Anniversary to me!
WOW! A year already!
I’ve had a lot to say since the end of August. Hopefully I will come back and hit at least one topic that I really want to blog on. Today is today, and I write about what’s on my mind today.
Last November I began packing boxes in Winona. I have been in move mode since. Move mode for a year. That’s a tough cookie to crumble! Let me be frank, it sucks!
Although I have moved, I am still in boxes, and it will be another 3 to 4 months before I can live organized and totally free of the wrong type of distractions.
Until then, I allow myself some flexibility. As I recognize I need to be kind to myself, and allow myself the space to move forward in the time that it takes.
3 years ago when I moved to Winona I found myself purging on social media, more than I have before. I have always in the past used it for Zoefitness, and to fill my time while I was in car line, or waiting for an appointment. The way that Facebook is meant to be used. However, I was isolated in a rural town, living in a very toxic environment, not only physically, emotionally, as well. Facebook literally kept me company. Last November is when I began undergoing a huge life metamorphosis, and I used Facebook more as a distraction, a friend. Friends are there all the time on Facebook, and that is the one nice thing about it. It literally has been a crutch for me. A release, a side note to fill my time, in what now has become MY time.
I started taking more time for me, relaxing. My days used to start at 5 am, and straight into the grind, and I would grind until 8 or 9 at night. At the time there was an injustice to my workload, and I realized I wanted to relax more in the morning. So I began making my coffee, crawling back into bed, and using .5 cup of coffee to gradually ease into the day. I would check my email, text messages, and Facebook. I enjoy this time in the morning scrolling; seeing what everybody I have connected with over the years is up to. Or at least, what Facebook, thinks I want to see based on logarithms.
I’m free. I am going to be more free. I’m cutting the cord, and going back to my old style of Facebook’ing. I don’t think I will be doing away with my morning check in; email, text, and minimal time before I get rolling, at least over the next few months, does offer a lot of appeal to me. That way I can get some juice into me, before I get up and dive into the daily grind.
Back in 2013 I had someone share some research data with me on social media. She sent it to me in a very informative image. Take a look at the link. Interesting and scary in some ways.
Although I have been in a constant state of moving for a year so much good has come out of it. I’ve certainly been busy. Keeping pretty true to myself, and my wants and needs, and my responsibilities. I have been having fun racing, training, taking care of my little monkeys and tailwaggers, and yes, being single! Learning about myself, Zoe, this incredibly strong, woman with so much vitality! Reconnecting with the side of me was nearly put to the wayside, this woman who lives through adventure.
Last weekend I went to Comfort, Texas and stayed at the bed and bike at Flat Rock Ranch. I held a Zoefitness Marathon Training ride. Rode with a client, and met up with 2 teammates! Good times for sure. I did take pictures.
My heart was singing to go to Comfort. I have been there 3 times. It’s the final race in the Texas Marathon Mountain Bike Series. I have never just been there. Wow, the riding is amazingtm! I got in 40 miles, it was awesome! That place has a lot of rocks, a lot of climbing, a lot of everything. It has always been my favorite venue of the Texas races. The weather had changed abruptly here in Querque, and I was honestly not ready for the clouds and colder temps. I was wanting 90 degrees and sunshine. That is exactly what we got. It was awesome of awesomeness!
The course was perfect, the company was the best, and we couldn’t beat the weather! Lots of pictures, on Facebook 🙂
The drive to Comfort is easy. It’s 10 hours, and goes really fast. I’m going to try freeway only next time. I realized that the speed limit on 10 is 80 mph! So it may be faster!! The whole way home I kept thinking I would have the release I’ve needed for so long. That ah…the move from Texas back in 2010, to the move back to NM in 2015. I’ve definitely had some work that needed to be done. Nothing. Now Monday, that’s a different story, and so the crying taper began:
Monday 3 hours
Tuesday 2 hours
Wednesday 1 hour….
Ah…there…much better. I can totally and 100% move forward.
Last weekend was the pre demolition party at the new house. I did some special work in what will be my new room:
More liberation.
More freedom.
More release.
More moving forward into the perfect place of balance.
I’m really busy getting my groove on. I’m feeling it. The overwhelming desire to focus on life, and all of life’s positive distractions that lead to the highest most reachable success. I hope the world is ready for it! It feels good. I know until I unpack my office and set up my home gym, I recognize that I am only able to participate at 100% of 90%. I will do my best. It is exciting. I embrace all that life brings to me, in a way that will radiate off me, and effect all of those I come in contact with and share my personal circle with.
Life is great, and don’t allow the wrong type of distractions to derail you from being your Ultimate Potential.
Love and Peace,
Coach Zoe