Walking New Paths Can Bring Heart-lifting Delights! Just Two Blocks Off The Often Gritty Ave. In The

Walking new paths can bring heart-lifting delights! Just two blocks off the often gritty Ave. in the U-District is this gorgeous, lush garden. It’s not huge, but from winter to spring and now into summer it packs such a variety of sumptuousness... We used to shortcut down this street driving, but on our feet we can actually revel in this garden.... From our temporary home, this street is not inviting; we first have to walk past a block of unfriendly, mammoth, monolithic blank-wall buildings that discourage strolling... But if we press on, through and past the ugliness, oh what a little gift! 😀.... Today I hope you find a new path with equally wonderful surprises! 💕 . . #walking #walk #keepgoing #explore #wisteria #roses #throughittogettoit #urbangarden #urbanexplorer #lookforit #dogmama #metaphor #fitatanyage #fitover40 #fitover50 #openheart #bodymindspirit https://www.instagram.com/p/CAlbxdmgqH_/?igshid=16qfbj2be7bh8

Be determined to never stop learning... This was the post I made for my accountability group yesterday: “Here is the hard part, I think, about growing into our better selves: being able to look at ourselves without judgement, so that shame doesn’t knock us away from our determination. Actions aren’t “good” or “bad,” they’re just data about our choices. Does an action get you closer to your goal? If no, then no shame, just analyze why it took you away from what you thought you wanted. It’s a moment to be honest with yourself and your priorities. If yes, you can analyze why it was a success for you and build on it. Both can be celebrated because you can learn something from both! :-) “ Could you use that kind of positivity in your life, daily? My next fitness accountability group starts soon. Message me now to get your name on the list. I invite you to commit to eight weeks of showing up for yourself and see how awesome you feel at the end! 😀 . .’ #determined #iambecoming #neverstoplearning #community #bettertogether #fightforit #workout #fitatanyage #fitover40 #fitover50 #stilllearning #positivity #bodypositive #mindset #dogmama #motivationalquotes #thankGodformovement #attitudeofgratitude https://www.instagram.com/p/CAedSJKAJ0m/?igshid=268uhf747h57

What is out of your control that drives you crazy? Other drivers? Or government? What your partner buys at the grocery store?… 😜... . The only things that we really can control are ourselves, our reactions to the world, and how we move ourselves through the world.…. . Joseph Pilates called his system of exercise and alignment “Contrology.” He knew that a body that was working properly in conjunction with the mind made one much happier and better able to move through the world in a positive manner.. . What do you do for your physical self and your mental self that helps you move through the world positively?😍. . . #thinkThursday #Pilates #Contrology #Mentalhealth #calm https://www.instagram.com/p/BzN1tC-gWZj/?igshid=pj1fw89441ti

Not saying there isn’t hard stuff happening in the world, I’m just saying: Feel. The. Love.... It’s out there in the world, too. ❤️.

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In fact, there’s so much love, the more you look for it, that it can be as overwhelming a feeling as when you feel hopeless against all the hard stuff - EXCEPT! Except you are overwhelmed by the glimmer of hope you feel, and maybe of how you are afraid to believe in the goodness and hope....

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But it’s there! So take it in... let it fill you with a moment of wonder... and then notice the very next thing you feel like doing... Maybe you feel like reaching out to an old friend, or helping out a favorite charity, or going out in nature, or doing some self-love like a workout...

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Whatever it is, let that moment of feeling how big love is carry you into the next thing you do... with love. ❤️

Can you help me out with a love tap for my friend and client @labarich ? 😍... Help me celebrate how beautiful and strong she is! 💕 ... ... Here she’s working on keeping glutes, abs, and obliques ON as she opens her shoulders and finds a little spinal extension... ... Don’t be fooled by her grace! That bar she’s holding? It’s NOT static - it’s hung on springs so she has to use her strength to keep from falling down to the mat... AND, she’s doing it with a big smile, to boot! 😃. . Tag someone YOU appreciate who does their work with dedication and a beautiful good-natured smile! 😘. .. .. #strongsaturday #strength #pilates #Cadillac #cadillacpilates #balance #beautiful #movement (at Pilates Northwest) https://www.instagram.com/teammona/p/BtG6rEzHels/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4izkqgv8juaw

I don’t know about you, but sometimes I think I self-sabotage SO many things that I actually want in my life because something - the timing, my energy, my outfit (!) - isn’t perfect... . “I’m not going to be able eat healthfully 100% today, so why bother?” . “I’m too tired from ____, so why even try to exercise?” . “I’m so not as athletic as those people, so why even join their support group?” . “That at-home side-gig looks fun, but I’m don’t look like I [workout/know skincare/have fashion sense/whatever].” . So what? So what! (That’s what I have to shout at myself). TAKE THE LITTLE STEPS. Notice what happens! You might find yourself energized by your actions, and taking MORE LITTLE STEPS! 😀. . Cmon, what’s the thing you’re shuffling your feet on today? What’s ONE LITTLE THING you can do? Because, my friend, you CAN do! ❤️ . . *~*~*~*~* If you could use more positivity in your life around your health, fitness, and nutrition goals, DM me. My next 8-week fitness support group is opening up soon. Would love to have you in it. 😊 #motivation #yesyoucan #takeaction #perfectlyimperfect #fitatanyage #keepliving #emptynester #oldbutyoung #nevertooold #faithoverfear #positivity #bodypositive https://www.instagram.com/p/CFLtc0HgCsj/?igshid=gm97p3w63jku