All We Can Do Is Keep Breathing

I took a Nia class tonight.  It was the first one I had been to since July - meaning that the three class card I had bought sometime in June had expired with only two classes used.  So I'm not just not working out, I'm wasting money too.

At the beginning of the routine I was feeling a little tired - exacerbated by the fact that I looked at the clock - but once we got moving more I got into it.  Then, a song came on that lifted my spirits.  I immediately recognized it from the soundtrack from Grey's Anatomy.  It turns out it's from final episode of the third season.  Oh how I miss the drama of the early days of the show.




I have problems remembering to breathe when I'm anxious so this song reminded me of how much easier things can seem when you realize the truth of this simple statement.  All we can do is keep breathing.  Sometimes life can seem overwhelming that it helps to step back and realize that while we may be powerless to change the world around us, we are in control of our own bodies.  So, keep breathing because can.  Keep breathing because you have to.

As I stood in front of the mirror moving to the lyrics, my arms felt lighter.  I was flying.  The teacher complimented me when I got the arm swings correct finally.  I think I like Nia.  This may be just the thing to help me get exercise but also reduce my anxiety.

I hope I can keep up my momentum and advance my progress on my journey to become a better me.  Please follow my journey on this blog.