To: Me ~ From: Me

In my travels
through Blog Land
in the last few
weeks I have been
swept away with
all of the decorating,
baking, celebrating
and inspiring that 
I have had the great
privilege to enjoy from
a front row seat....

As a person who
loves words, nothing
delights me more
than seeing
twinkle
sparkle
merry
jolly
happy
festive
cozy
and
joy
spring forth from
my computer screen.

However, as I was 
creating gift tags today, 

I realized that 
there was one word 
I rarely see
on blogs, even when
it's not the holiday season,
despite the fact that
it is one of the
greatest gifts that people

can give to themselves.

EXERCISE.

Usually at this time

of the year when there

are conflicting obligations

and so many extras needing

attention, the first thing to

get elbowed aside is my

exercise routine....

Shopping for gifts and

  holiday decor ~

decorating

wrapping

writing cards

baking

entertaining

school concerts

 and special lunches ~

Oops, I forgot the bus driver....

  {more shopping}

Of course I'll bring the dessert....

{even more shopping and baking}

You need a shepherd's

costume by when???

{Nooooooo!}

And all of this on top 

of my regular family and 

household responsibilities.....

Since floors still need cleaning,
laundry requires attention,

bills need paying

and kids still need to eat.

You get the picture.

Not this year.

When I exercise

I foster more peace

within myself,

increase my energy ~

expend calories

and just generally

feel better about 
life and.....me.

So, whether I must 

get up earlier to squeeze

in that 30 minutes on

the elliptical machine...

Or skip lunch for 

a yoga class....

I will

just

do

it.

And the best part?

This gift to me,

from me

is also a present

to those I share
my life with,

because it gives me

more pep and a

happier disposition

during a season that, 
while joyful, can steal

both these things.

So, strap on those

walking shoes

running shoes

aerobic shoes

dancing shoes

snow shoes

hiking shoes

swim fins

ice skates

or rollerblades....

And give yourself

the ultimate gift:

a sunnier

calmer

more centered

and healthier

YOU.

Amazingly, that added

spring in your step

will take you the extra

miles when tackling

your To-Do list.

I guarantee.

Now.

Not January 1st....

Don't wait.

You deserve it

right.this.very.minute.

Are you getting

your daily dose

of to me, from me?

I'd love to know

what it is!

xx
Suzanne



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