How's 2012 workin' for you?
Have you thought much about those bright, shiny resolutions you made three short weeks ago? Are they a source of fun and exploration, or have they fallen to the wayside, mocking you? Again.
I have a sneaking suspicion that if your resolutions aren't working for you, that the problem isn't you, it's those damn resolutions.
Never fear. I'm not here to guilt you into picking up your cross so you can suffer through the rest of the year. This is your chance to rethink everything.
I hereby declare that you have the right to drop whatever sucky goals you may have set, praying that this time they were the ticket to a happier, stronger, thinner, nicer version of you that's more worthy of love.
I hereby declare that willpower and discipline are hooey, and there is another way. (Many, many other ways, as a matter of fact.)
I hereby give you permission to completely start over and set your compass to the things in life that make your heart sing, and build on those.
So let's wipe the slate clean and look at ourselves with wiser, kinder eyes.
Starting next week on the first of February -- the month of love -- we will begin again. In a way, Bike Bliss will be starting over, too. The purpose of this space will be dedicated to helping you get past the resistance that stands between you and what matters most. Gently.
There will still be bike love, outdoor adventures and bike bling, but I'm going back to the beginning. When I started this blog about two years ago, I wanted to share the revelation that exercise can be pleasure. (Who'da thunk?) This year, I'm doubling down on that idea and adding the bonus that exercise needs to be one place in our stressed-out lives where we don't need to perform, achieve or improve.
We can just come home to ourselves.
I know, where's the sport in that? Who am I to redefine exercise so it doesn't include self-loathing, shame and fear? What on earth would that look like? What about the RESULTS?!
Well, it's happening, so stay tuned.
In the meantime, here are a few helpful places to turn if you need inspiration for this new path.
- This great article from Natalie Ramsland that made me start rethinking resolutions.
- Stars I Steer By, my version of yearly goals.
- Choosing what you love over what stinks.
- Quit trying to improve by Leo Babauta
- Don't Carpe Diem by Glennon Melton
- Another Do What You Love permission slip
Sage words. I'm still working on making my list. This helps.
ReplyDeleteI resolved to dress better and so far have held to it. However, I remain a ninny about riding in the snow. I pedaled over some lumpy, frozen snow last Friday and turned my bike over. Only my pride was injured as I was dressed nicely.
ReplyDeleteI loce this! Someone once told me that New Year's resolutions usually don't work because they are about "I will" or "I won't" rather than what you want to achieve or have. The point is to be on a path toward whatever your desire or destiny may be; sometimes what seem like detours are really part of the path.
ReplyDeleteRab--All the best as you align the list with your deepest values.
ReplyDeleteShe Rides--Glad you hear you're OK! I remember a spill I took on the ice last year that had the same result. "Hey, wait! Why am I on the ground?"
Justine--Amen. It's taken me what seems like forever to stop beating myself up for the detours and enjoy where they take me.