Spring
Last week was the first day of spring ... now, here in SC, it was in the 70's-80's, sunny, warm, beautiful and we were enjoying the great outdoors. But, where my in-laws live in NY, it was cold, wet, snowy and down-right depressing really, from what my mother-in-law said. Definitely NOT the start to spring the 
groundhog predicted in February!!! And, I'm sure these are not the only goofy weather patterns that have graced the first few days of our new season.
No matter what the weather is like where you are, even though we're a week into the spring of 2011, you can still find encouragement in the meaning of spring: new life, new growth, fresh start, etc ... I love dictionary.com's definition, "to come into being by growth, as from a seed or germ, bulb, root, etc.; grow, as plants."
Every area of life requires growth, a new start as it were ... if we stay in the same spot, doing the same stuff, we become stagnate ... just like plants wouldn't grow so well if they stayed the same size, told their roots to stay put and not venture out to get bigger.
I heard once that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over, but expecting different results.
So, in this new season, make a conscience decision to change something ... to try a new exercise technique, to run just a little farther, to eat a few new veggies, to spend some extra minutes relaxing ... whatever it might be for you, make a change that will help you reach you're next goal.
For me, I just need to get back on track ... March has been a CRAZY month at our house ... haven't been eating like I should ... my exercise regimen has fallen by the wayside ... have had several bouts of illness go through our family ... it's been one of those months where I had other people and things to tend to and my weight-loss goals got pushed off the priority list.
BUT ... I'm getting back to it ... growing myself a little more ... pushing myself to reach the next goal ... it's all about the growth that takes place: going through experiences and circumstances, accepting them but moving on and bettering yourself through those things so you can find success in all you do.
Happy Monday 
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