Waking up early in the morning, I found myself going for runs on the beach. I've been asked what music I listen to to motivate me on my runs and to increase my pace. It's funny, because most of the time I'm a pop and hip hop workout music kind of girl, but this time, in the middle of such beauty I had country music playing on my pandora station. There's something about the ocean and the sand on your feet that just makes you feel so thankful for everything you have and country music just further brings that out.
On our last day in Rhode Island, after a fantastic few days together, I woke up early and ran on the beach for a few miles. After I finished the run, I sat down on the rocks, turned off my music and just meditated. Everyone that knows me, knows I don't sit still well. I don't take time to just relax and clear my mind. Well on Sunday morning, I needed to and I did. I feel so incredibly blessed to have the friendships that I do with these girls. We have all individually and together been through a lot and these 10 minutes of solo meditation was the perfect finish to an incredible few days together. It gave me the opportunity to reflect and to feel gratitude in the present...something I rarely do.
We all know how important cardiovascular exercise is for our health, how strength training helps our bones and joints, but we rarely focus on the health benefits both physically and mentally that come from meditation. I challenge you to take at least 5 minutes a day to rid yourself of all of your external and internal "noise" and just feel the gratitude that is in your heart.
"The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly." - Buddha
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