We are not going to
offer the usual Fitness Centre “Surviving the Holiday Season” messages. Instead we are going to recommend a different
approach – “Enjoy the Holiday Season”.
We are going to challenge you to replace the feelings of guilt and
stress with those of joy and gratitude.
The month of December traditionally offers
up more options for events and get-togethers, special treats and later nights.
We are going to encourage you to embrace these opportunities to get together
with friends, spend time with family or help out in your community…Don’t Miss
Out! And when you are there, be present in that moment making the choices
and decisions that are right for you at that time. Rather than judging, mitigating and
regretting, just own and enjoy the moment!
This is called practicing Mindfulness and it allows you to
be in the moment, responding in a way that brings you less suffering and more
ease and enjoyment.
“If you are
distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself but to
your own estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any
moment.” Marcus Aurelius
We do want to challenge you to prioritize
your personal care and wellness as well this month. We want to encourage you to allow yourself
time and space to rest, to reflect, to be quiet, and to breath; to take care of
yourself as it is defined in that moment.
It may be a workout, a stretch, or even a sleep. Only you can answer that need or desire.
Of course, the Pulse Generator will be here
to support your needs with our 24 hour facilities and the
December additions of free stretching
classes in all locations. We are grateful to you all for your support and
participation over this past year and we wish you all a joyful and beautiful
Holiday Season.
