Free Day

It's interesting what we do with our time when we think we have all the time in the world vs when we believe our time is not our own. I went in to work today on my Kelly Day. Kelly Day's are a day off from work without having to use your own vacation. Usually I watch and plan for these days like a hawk. This month I was so distracted I didn't even realize today was my Kelly Day. When I showed up at work, everyone had a good laugh. Then I stepped back into my car and headed home. Today I can do anything. I thought I would be held at work for 24 hours. Instead I started planning: the workouts, the time with the dogs, and even building those raised beds for my garden. I decided to start the day off at Crossfit. The WOD was:

21-15-9 Reps of: Row (21 calories)
Push Press (85pounds)
GHD Sit-ups

Nick inspired the morning group by finishing in 9:40 on his own! I stepped onto the rowing machine feeling strong and focused. I felt an intensity that I sometimes lack and realize comes from knowing I have a choice and have come to this workout with focus and intention. In other words, I didn't happen to be driving by, or decide to come because someone else talked me into it. I arrived with a plan and that drove me to success. For the rest of the day I plan on practicing actions with intention. I have the luxury of a free day to practice. I hope to carry on tomorrow, and the next day. Returning to work on Friday, the challenge will be maintaining my focus and intention in the workplace. I'm challenging myself to remain engaged in my choices and actions. Two quotes come to mind. One I've put at the heading of my blog- Bob Marley's, "Wake up and Live." The other, just as important, and sometimes harder to remember and practice, is Thich Naht Hanh's "Be free where you are."

It's all choice. So simple. So challenging. So rewarding.