If you read my post from January 1, 2011 you will remember the picture that showed a terrific skyline, the American flag and the words New Year, New Day, New You. I am holding true to that theory as today was the dawn of a new day again. The beauty of life is that there is always tomorrow and even when there isn't a tomorrow you life's work will live on with family and friends and thus allow them to savor in the memories of what you brought to life.
As many of you know I have a small business called Marathon Makeover North Dallas and we turn couch potatoes into marathoners. I bring this up because while that is the national name of the business the LLC was founded under the name Honu Way To Live. Honu is a Polynesian term for turtle. I fell in love with the turtle when I was in Hawaii 4 years ago. They are an incredible animal in that they carry the weight of the world on their shoulders but they don't stop moving. Do they move at the fastest pace? No, but they keep moving just like life. Life will always keep moving. In a sense it also is how I think of the business of Marathon Makeover. Honu can be pronounced as Whole New --- so essentially it is a Whole New Way To Live. Changing people's mindsets about healthy living and getting them involved in this lifestyle and it doesn't only pertain to couch potatoes. It can be used for seasoned athletes as well. We can have a tendency to get stuck in routine and need change or a Honu Way To Live. Maybe it's just through changing what you have for breakfast or changing a workout routine but it will spark creativity and allow you to live.
I am asking you today to make one change to your life. Big or small it doesn't matter. Maybe you smile more at strangers or say good morning to a stranger. Maybe instead of toast and coffee for breakfast you switch to granola and tea. Make a change and see how that helps your life and then let me know what you did as I love to read these things.
I will leave you with this. This is a time-lapse of a flower blooming in Hawaii. It is only 2 minutes long so you have time to watch it, but think about what this flower is going through. Opening itself up to the world.
Hope you and yours have a great day today.
Keep Smiling!
11 comments:
Very nice post! I have already made most of the changes I wanted to make in my life in the past year, so I'm not sure what I could change right now except eat less meat, which I am working on!
Thanks for reminding us to make one small change at a time. Sometimes life changes so fast around us that it is difficult to remember that.
I am looking forward to posting about recent changes for me and my goals for this year, this month, and this week.
Happy 2011!
The small changes really do add up. Thanks for another inspiring post!
You.are.awesome. that's it :)
look for an email from me later today......
Small changes are where it's at. They turn into big things down the line. One thing I'm going to do is stop hurrying all the time.
Great post - and I'm a fan of the turtle as well as he's usually my running partner. :)
I have a slew of small changes I'm incorporating into my life, thanks for continuing to inspire!
Great post. This reminds me of a sign that I saw on the weekend which read "There is no such thing as small change". How true!
How about if I slice off my heel!?!? :)
what a lovely post :) I love Honu~
wishing big things for you my friend.
I will think about my one change and get back to you.
Thanks for the nudge on the small stuff. I always get wrapped up in the big stuff, when really it takes baby steps.
I love what you are doing! Small changes can make ALL the difference!
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