I shared recently on my audio blog that one of my patterns is that I would often get sick when three components came into play:  not enough sleep, greater than normal stress, and an increase in sugar.  Because I now am so much more aware of this pattern, I am usually extra vigilant.  However, this past weekend I slipped and wasn’t as conscientious as I know I need to be.  And, sure enough, Monday evening came and I was feeling a bit under the weather.  But you know what?  I felt not-that-great for about a day, and then I recovered.  For me, this feels nothing short of miraculous!  In the past, once I’ve caught something I would be struggling for at least a week, usually more.

But this time was different.  And I sense, at a very deep level, that my body is truly stronger.  Stronger than it’s ever been.  I know that my immune system is functioning much higher than it used to.  And it’s amazing to feel that I can trust my body, that if I do feel some sniffles coming on it doesn’t mean that it will turn into something major.

I practice gratitude everyday.  Sometimes several times throughout the day.  For so long I thought that I would have to lead a less-than life, because of my health.  But now, that’s all changed.

This time of year is often especially difficult, with all of the germs floating around, the change in weather, more time spent indoors.  Examples are all around me.  I dropped my son off at preschool this morning, and his teacher was out sick so there was a substitute.  I volunteered in my daughter’s classroom today, and her teacher mentioned that her two daughters both have strep throat.  As we walked home from the bus stop this afternoon, my neighbor who has four children shared that for the last few weeks somebody in her household has been sick, and each person seems to be taking their turn. 

These situations  serve as a reminder to me, of how far I have come in less than a year’s time.  I know that my children might still come down with something during this school year, or that I might catch a cold from time to time.  But on most days, I really do feel fabulous.  And it actually brings tears to my eyes, because, as I mentioned before, I never thought I would get to the point where I felt this good. 

I’m here to let you know, however you’re feeling today, that there is hope.  Don’t give up believing that your health can be different, that how you experience your life from day-to-day can radically change.  I’m living proof.  And I am so grateful and honored to be able to help others on this journey.

But since a new month started yesterday, there is definitely a part of me that feels energized.  There’s something that happens as I say goodbye to the previous month and look toward what lies ahead in the new month. 

Overall September was a good month for me.  Although it went by way too fast, I did enjoy it.  I am grateful for the experiences that I had with my family, and I am grateful for the start of my new business.  What about you?  How was September in your part of the world?  Even if it wasn’t quite how you had envisioned, is there something for which you can offer gratitude?

Offering gratitude for something, however small it may seem, moves us in the right direction for increasing our energy.  When we’re focused on what isn’t working in our lives, we get weighed down by that energy and start to feel stagnant. Shifting our focus to what is good in our lives can make a big difference in our energy level.

I also like to think about what this new month might bring.  I’m looking forward to several upcoming weekend events, as well as Halloween with my children.  Next week will probably be a good time to get out the decorations and make our house look a bit more festive!

What about the month of October is exciting for you?  Is there something that you’re particularly looking forward to?  Perhaps you can approach this new month with fresh eyes…view it as a clean slate on which you get to create.  Just dwelling, even for a few moments, in the energy of possibility is so uplifting.  Give it a try.  Let me know what your experience is like.