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Cindy Lou’s Corner

Tick Tock

The year is coming to a close. Some might be saying
“thank goodness.” Others might be panicking to complete a
goal they had set this past year. Time is such a peculiar thing.
I find it amusing when we apply time to fitness goals in
particular. The body doesn’t know it is supposed to take seven
days to lose one pound of fat. The body also doesn’t know,
you only trained three days this week instead of four and now
your progress is going to be off for the upcoming week. It
also doesn’t know that you need to lose 20 pounds in 30 days
or your life will be over, because you won’t be able to wear
your skinny jeans to the New Years Eve party. The body only
knows you exercised, you ate, and it responds accordingly.
Yes, time helps us set goals and gives us a point of
reference. It is one of the strongest motivators available for
us to use.
Whatever we apply time to, we are the deciding factor!
How we feel about the moment we are in, decides how we way to work or anywhere. Look up, look left, look right, look
interact with time. You know this one all too well. The down. Take in your surroundings in that moment. See the
moment when you put your foot in your mouth in a moment like you are going to have to take a test and describe
conversation, you really wish you could reverse time. But it to someone in great detail and your life depends on how
instead, time stands still to really make sure you fully enjoy well you did. Yes, that ferociously.
the moment. Here is the most important part, allow yourself to create
Let’s delve into how we use time as an excuse. Let us the feeling of awe while you are taking everything in. It’s
count the ways! how we feel that makes time become a blessing in disguise.
1. I don’t have time to do that. If you find yourself just going through your day and dragging
2. It takes too much time. your body along for the ride. Stop yourself and take a breath,
3. I don’t want to waste my time. maybe two or three, until you feel clarity or calm or
4. Its not the right time for this. inspiration settle in. This little, inexpensive, and powerful
5. I need more time. tool will give you a new perspective on any moment at hand.
6. Our timing is off. May you spend your time well; it is the only currency
7. Maybe when… where you decide its individual value! What is this moment
8. Next week, next month, next year… worth to you?
To quote Vicki Corona: “Life is not measured by the
number of breathes we take, but by the moments that take our
And the list goes on and on. If you only had today, how
would you spend your time? I know it’s such as cliche breathe away.”
question. Your logical brain would go into overdrive
explaining why next week is important. And all would be lost Sincerely,
to the future or the past. It’s not about ignoring the future or Cindy Lou. Educator of Positive Thinking,
the past, it is about making the present moment the fullest it Published Author, Spiritual Guidance Counsellor
can be, not just once but every time. Because that moment Instagram @cindylouscorner Facebook @cindylouscorner
will not repeat itself in the exact same way. You might have Email: cindytheta7@gmail.com
moments that seem familiar to others but not exact. Pause in
your conversation with a cashier, pause when you are on your

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