Grateful for LIFE
Hello world, so I haven’t posted in a very long time....
I had told myself that I would be super consistent and post like 2 times a week, but to be completely honest I just haven’t been feeling myself lately. Also, apparently I’m not a writer who likes to write under pressure, I’ve discovered that about myself. With my writing, I have a certain voice that I like to achieve, and not feeling like myself had gotten me somewhat out of that groove.
But with Thanksgiving taking place yesterday, something got over me. As I rode on a static bike at my loving SoulCycle for the very famous TURKEY BURN, a 90 minute ride of pure bliss with my heart pumping and sweat dripping (legit my sports bra and pants felt as if I had just gotten out of the shower), I felt the sudden urge to give thanks. It may have been the sick playlist by Becca (@becca_and_bodhi), which started with Queens’, Bohemian Rhapsody, (seriously one of the best songs everrr), or the completely dark/candle lit room, or my desire to simply enjoy and be the best version of Maritza on a bike (that goes nowhere) that I could be. Whatever it might have been, while riding I felt the need to be grateful and the funny thing is, I legit started making a list in my head and ended up smiling all throughout the ride. People might have thought I was weird, but who am I kidding, they always do... and I embrace my weirdness. Basically I wanted and still want to give THANKS to life, to breathing, to my struggles, my family, my friends, everything that makes me human and everything that encourages me to be a better person each and every second of the day, even when part of my brain tells me to be sad or down, or that I’m not good enough. So, long story short after I got home from the best class evaaaaa, I ended up writing a pretty long Instagram post, later I thought... Duhh that should have been a blog post. Whatever, what was done is done, and Instagram got first dibs on my gratefulness. That doesn’t mean however than I can’t repost it on here with some added storytelling, which is kinda my favorite thing and some few more words on why I am and feel #blessed and for the sake of giving thanks #grateful.
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Everyday I remind myself how blessed and how grateful I am for everything that life has given me. Today on Thanksgiving I wan’t to give all the things I’m grateful for a special shoutout so here it goes...
1- My family, for being the biggest cheer squad even in the times I’ve been feeling low. For loving me and being the best support system I could ever ask for... and for spoiling me a little lol
2- My mom, for being my best friend, my person, my rock.
3- My body, which I lash against on a daily, but a body that teaches me everyday to love myself a bit more. A body that breathes, moves, laughs, loves and a body that is unique.
4- My mind, which plays so many tricks on me and is a source of so many insecurities.. but a mind that is able to recognize those bad thoughts and fight against them because I know I’m stronger.
5- My house, for being my safe little spot, where I get to keep all the things I love and where I love to spend most of my day in, and feel cozy and warm.
6 - New York, for making me a stronger person, it’s been hard for the past few months, but I got this and 2018 will be my year in the city.
7- My friends, for the true friendships that will last a life time. For those I now consider my family. For those who live far away but who I know will always be there for me. For those that allow me to be the outspoken, sometimes coo coo person that I am.
8- My dogs...lol, for just giving me so much unconditional love.
9- SoulCycle and my newfound love of Yoga... haha weird acknowledgment but these two have become an outlet to relax and get in tune with myself more so than a workout.
10- LIFE, for taking me to the places it has taken me, for the lessons it has taught me, for the heartbreaks and the happy moments, for allowing me to cry, to laugh and love.
Happy Thanksgiving!! What are you grateful for?
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...So basically, that was the list and lovely post I put up yesterday. I re-read the post a couple of times once I had posted it because I wanted to remind myself that I had written those words. Recently, life has felt like a whirlwind of emotions, with most emotions being not that great. Regardless, I know that it is up to me to feel good with myself and with my surroundings. I don’t expect every day to be perfect, but I want to promise myself that at least once everyday I will remember to love myself dearly, to love my journey, to love my body, to embrace and learn from the struggles, to feel at peace with where I am, and to know that things will be ok where I’m going.
There is a lot to be grateful and thankful for, after all we are ALIVE.
Remember...
Love Yourself Always,
Maritza
