Focus

Where is your focus?

Ahhh… what a gentle reminder that our past only defines what we choose to hold on to.

It’s time to release anything that no longer serves me and intentionally move toward growth, expansion, and the excitement of what’s new.

Lately, I’ve been focusing on adding movement into my day. Even in the middle of a funk, I made it a priority to move my body — because this is something I truly want to become second nature. Something I want to be addicted to.

There is so much research showing how movement supports the mind, body, and soul. It gets the lymphatic system flowing and helps remove toxins, builds strength, keeps joints flexible, improves sleep, boosts mood… the list goes on. Yes, please — I want all of that. So movement is no longer optional; it’s mandatory.

They say exercise is the best antidepressant there is, and I know that’s true. I may not love it yet, but I’m manifesting that shift. I’m choosing to fall in love with movement in all its forms — dancing, walking, swimming, hiking. Oh, how I miss heading out to Nodaway and other nature spots, hiking with my kids. And now my grandkids are getting old enough… it feels like it’s time to return to that chapter.

Nature truly feeds the soul. Just being outside is healing. Caedron, Birdie, and I have walked the park track a couple of times, and it felt good. The weather wasn’t perfect, but it didn’t matter — it felt like the beginning of something new.

Yesterday, I did a kettlebell workout, spent at least 30 minutes on the ball throughout the day, and even hooked up the Wii for a round of tennis. I lost over 50 pounds years ago playing the Wii daily, so why not bring it back? I love fun movement — movement that feels like play.

I’m choosing to focus on the life I’m excited about building. This recent funk barely slowed me down because I made a conscious decision to keep moving forward, even when I couldn’t fully understand what triggered it.

So keep pushing — even on the hard days.
Focus forward.
Build the new.
Move anyway.

Where is your focus today?