‘In order to write about life first you must live it’ – Ernest Hemmingway
Today it’s day 23 of the 100 squat a day challenge for November. I’ve done 75 just another 25 to go!! I went to my PT this morning and despite having a sore back my PT still managed to do a workout for me which was great. I think like most things in life everything is scalable and adaptable we just need to look beyond the ‘normal’ rules of sport/work/learning and life in general. It’s like the walking netball I go to. I am really enjoying it, I used to play netball pre kids but now I think I would struggle so this is a great way of picking up something I used to do but slightly different. It also means I socialise with a group of people I probably wouldn’t have normally.
The other night after my Battle Cancer class my friend was giving me ideas of what to write for my blogs as I am finding it difficult especially on my tired days. The days when I have done some exercise, I often need a sleep during the day just to recharge those energy levels again for the kids, for meal times, for the evening, for writing. I think you get the idea. Anyway, she mentioned something about 10 years from now and looking in the mirror. So, I’ve written this poem.
10 years from now…..
Really look into the mirror who do you see
An older version of the woman you used to be
A few more wrinkles, the odd laughter line too
Ones that show all you have been through
Your eyes still the same with a slightly different glow
The pain they have seen only you know
You’re older, wiser and stronger they say
You fought your corner and paved your way
But ten years from now is a long time away
Make the most of being present in each and every day
Life’s ocean at times can feel rough
But the storms you ride are what make you tough
And once the storms have passed
There will be calm at last
And in 10 years from now
You will be ever so proud
Of the person that’s stood in the mirror
The one with an aura that glimmers
By Rachel Cummings 23/11/23 (how weird is todays date!)
