DANCE

There is a bit of insanity in dancing that does everybody a great deal of good. ~Edwin Denby


I have a lot of favorite things to do but I will have to say that dancing is very close to the top of the list, if not my number one.
To me dancing is what it is, you can't put a label on it, judge it or try to be the "BEST" at it because  EVERYONE can dance. I love going out and seeing people GO FOR IT on the dance floor, there is such a freedom in this form of self expression that should never be looked down upon or made fun of. Dancing puts me in touch with myself, it grounds me, it makes me fly and reminds me of the earth beneath my feet, connecting me with the energy that surrounds us.
Dancing is healthy, sacred, soul pleasing goodness and it is FUNNNNNNNNNNNNN.
The key word:FUN

SING

Singing is something I have always done. When I was little I used to make up songs when I was taking a bath, in my bed, on the way to school, while I was warming up during gymnastics. I was ALWAYS singing. A quote was posted yesterday that read " Life is a song, Love is the music". Reading this quote made me remember that for the past year or so, I have not been singing? So, I unzipped my guitar case, pulled it out and sang. It made me smile and it seemed to bring me back to myself if you know what I mean. Everyone has things in their life that make them connect with themselves on a different level, a higher consciousness and if you think you don't then you just haven't found it yet!!!!! Today I am reminding you to check that you still use these things, whatever they are, to bring yourself balance and to allow yourself to feel your soul.
xx

LOVE

Love many things, for therein lies the true strength, and whosoever loves much performs much, and can accomplish much, and what is done in love is done well.


- Vincent van Gogh


I LOVE this quote because I LOVE many things. Whatever you are doing, pour your heart into it, it may get broken along the way but it will MEND, you will LEARN, you will GROW and then you will LOVE even more the next time around :)



xx

Strongman/woman Seminar and Comp

So,
We head to the States tomorrow morning bright and early. Destination: Stamford, CT for the Strongman comp/seminar. I have been very excited about this, not just because it is a competition which I LOVE but a seminar hosted by an amazing athlete/man by the name of Rob Orlando. He has been a pioneer for introducing his passion of strongman into crossfit, making a hybrid of both, something I am eager to listen to him speak about!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When people are introduced to the strongman equipment and movements I hear a lot of " When the hell am I ever going to do this." That is a fair statement but I think it is a naive one, we should never assume anything ;)
Plus lifting stones, logs, axles and flipping, tires is FREAKIN FUN during a workout. Can't wait to be introduced to more of it, bring it on :) I will keep you posted along the way. WOOOOOOT.

Shine

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."  by Marianne Williamson


 From : ("A Return To Love: Reflections on the Principles of A Course in Miracles")

Day off

I am a firm believer in day's off. Wether it is a day off of work or a day off of training, everyone needs one!!! What you do on your day off is entirely up to YOU but I think it is important that you choose something that you LOVE. When I was younger I had a lot of trouble saying NO to training, people, events, work.......... but I am glad that over time I learned that it is essential to be honest with myself. It feels so good to just say NO and set out my day, exactly the way I like it. Just one day a week folks, that is all it takes to re-energize you entire body, mind and spirit!!!! Have a good one, I am going out for breakfast ;)

OK,
I promise not to use WOOT too much cuz if I do, I have a feeling no one will read this blog.

Movies

Ate a lot of popcorn tonight while watching Scott Pilgrim vs the world and laughing. Very good movie.
It is super important to LAUGH, one of my favorite things to do, especially at myself :) WOOT.

Hee Hee

This is pretty fun. My first post, woot.
Had fun today at Crossfit St.Hubert with some stone lifting and a nice wod after. Super cool people to hang with and lots of laughter, that is what it's all about right?
Movie night tonight and a good dinner. Organic chicken, spinach and some yogurt and pears for later.
Have a fun weekend xx Lulu