So I started excising again this week! When I went to sit down today I felt that sore shakiness in my legs, arms and back. I really missed that. The soreness. My friend Salone and I used to have this running joke as dancers, "Ah, hurts so good." But today I understood that pain is a return on an investment.
That soreness the day after my hour of Yoga or Pilates it's a receipt for a deposit I made in my life for myself. Feeling it is proof that I worked, that I tried. Even if I didn't get every move right or couldn't hold every pose, or I could only do 10 of the 20 crunches I showed up. I gave all I could. And now my muscles are saying "Woo! That was crazy! But thank you." One day every place that is sore will be stronger, healthier, and glowing with gratitude for the work.
There is this thing one of my yoga videos says and I love hearing it, because every time I do I realize how important it is in every area, not just exercise.
"Honor your effort to come to your practice today."
She says it at the beginning. Before I have even moved an inch because there, still on my mat I've already done the most important thing, I showed up.
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