Sooo, yesterday we had fire drill. I am lucky enough to work for a company who wants to provide nothing but the best but their employees. That means putting us at the top...literally - of our building.
So, when I discovered that we would have to walk down 44 flights of stairs to comply with the fire drill requirements I groaned (who wouldn't right?). Well now I'm doing a lot more groaning; for instance, every time I try to sit down. The deeper the chair the louder the groan!
Don't laugh, but the worst is using the rest room. Who knew we used so many muscles every time we have to pee. I'm in so much pain I won't even go upstairs right now to put on a pair of sweats so I can relax for the rest of my Friday night.
What is the moral of this story? Good question. I've been thinking about it and when it comes to quality of life sometimes it is less painful to be prepared to be "at the top" so to speak. For instance, if I had been exercising my legs more regularly I would not be in the pain I am in right now. The biking and walking and lunges would have prepared my legs for yesterday's fire drill adventure.
Similarly, I find when I am "in the practice" of being intentional about looking after my finances, my home, my friendships: all the glorious things that make me feel "at the top" of life then it doesn't hurt so bad when life happens to bring along its "fire drills of disappointments." The process of walking down the stairs (or being disappointed) remains the same but the after effects don't tend to linger and cripple me.
Hmmmm... something for me to think more about.
Well for those of you whose legs aren't in pain, enjoy walking painlessly today!
Warmly,
Cicilia
PS: My hubby is now sporting 3 stitches on the bridge of his nose and looks "tough". His audience had a good chuckle with him and his agent for the show was so impressed that Derek still did the show! Impressing that agent has been very difficult. So I ask a favorite question: "Is it good or is it bad?" I'll let you be the judge of that. :-) - C
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Good to see you blogging, will follow along...
Doug.
I'm so glad to find your blog :)
Good insight on sore muscles. Hopefully by now you're feeling a little better. And that is very good news about Derek. I've been praying and glad things went well, although I'll both of you are groaning around the house this weekend.
44 floors Wow! Great way to keep in shape. Great blog! Now the trick is keeping it up-to-date. I have have fallen behind the last week or so on my own. I better make more time for it. Have a great week! In His Grip,:)
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