nothing catchy
I was gonna call this "barriers" or something, in reference to how it's easy to set up barriers for ourselves that keep us from doing things we enjoy, things that are good for us, or that cause us mental anguish.
Some examples:
Yoga, at least 4 times a week, is good for me. But just like the yoga app (Down Dog) itself likes to say, "the hardest part is pressing start." There are certainly days where my balance is shot, my breathing is ragged, or I'm just straight up not having a good time. But those are the exception, and in almost every case I feel so much better after just 30 minutes on the mat.
Being outside in the sunlight, especially during winter. I was cranky and a little depressed this morning, having woke up late even when we had a little day trip planned. I thought I would just take a nap after lunch and feel better, but instead I went for a ride. Even with my ebike being at 2 bars (out of 5) I knew I could get ~10 miles or so on Eco mode. And sure enough, laying on a bench atop Chatfield Dam, soaking in sun and deep blue skies and watching eagles was a reset button. Just in time too, the wind started picking up and now it's getting a bit cloudy. But I didn't let the barriers hold me back.
It's also fun to look at my patterns. Glad I have some old journal entries from last year, I think it helps keep me grounded. But it's also kinda funny to see just how little really changes.