COMMIT TO SOMETHING I ALWAYS SAY I'M GOING TO DO

Ahhhh commitment, this has always been one of my struggles especially when it comes to committing to something for "ME".  Why is it so hard to be disciplined when it comes to yourself?  I find it so much easier to commit to someone else's needs, but why not start committing to something that will benefit me.

 "Yoga" is something that I have always wanted to do, but I've never been committed enough to go to a studio and try it out.  I do that thing of searching for it on T.V,  try it out for 2 minutes and then say ok that's enough on to the next thing.  Well not this time around,  this time it's all about commitment.

Monday, January 3, 2011 I called Serenity Yoga studio to inquire about the beginners class.  The lady that called me back was super nice and chipper.  She started off telling me about the beginners course and how I could gradually move on to the more intense courses.  The initial call was a bit overwhelming since I know my body is not up to par and couldn't even think about being able to do a Natarajasana pose, Eagle Pose, a chair pose, or anything for that matter.   But, I told her I would try the class the next day and I was looking forward to it.

Tuesday, January 4, 2011 I packed my clothes for Yoga class and took them to work with me.  I was looking forward to 5:45 p.m. My plan was to leave work right at 5, get changed and be on my way.  Well, clothes were packed and work day was over about 5:15.  I hurried changed my clothes and got to my car and guess what tires were slightly flat, dear Jesus why.

I got in the car and started driving wondering if I should push it and just go to Yoga which was 30 min away.  I decided to stop at a gas station to fill the tire with air, got near the gas station saw that it was too crowded and kept driving (now I went 7 min out of my way).  The time now was 5:30 and still had 25 min drive before I would get to the class. There was one part of me saying just forget about it your not going to make it to your class, just go home.  Another voice was telling me just try, drive careful and you can make it.  The time now is 5:45 the class has started and I was 10 min away.  So I said let me call and see if it would be ok, I didn't want to be rude and just show up late.  So I called, the owner answered the phone and she said she wasn't there but just try and see if the door is open, if it is open go ahead in and if not to call her back and she would get me on the list for next week.  Again I heard that voice that said don't do it just go home.  Well I stopped and went in again I was very hesitant.  No one was in the lobby and I peaked through the door where the class was taken place and said No I can't interrupt.  So I started to walk out and the instructor came out and told me to take my shoes off and come on in.


I'm so happy I didn't cave in to that voice that told me to just go home. The class was amazing and it is definitely something that I will enjoy doing.  I signed up for a 5 week class!  This is my commitment to a balanced and healthy life... As for the tire, I had to buy 2 new tires the next day :-(.