The Beginning....

I must warn you....I am not the best blogger.  My thoughts don't always come out on "paper" the way they are articulated in my head.  I am not always as consistent with posting blogs as I am with status updates.  But I wanted to start this blog because I think it's important, and it may end up being important only to me and my journey, but that's enough.  I want to share my story, share tips and articles on health, fitness, yoga and overall well being, and just generally connect with a broader audience.  So here we go...

I worked in the corporate world at Walmart headquarters for 10 years.  I liked it.  I didn't love it.  Not because I didn't like the company (I did) or my job (I did), but it wasn't my passion.  I felt restless and like I was leaving something for later that I wanted to be doing now.  What I loved, was the people.  I've always loved people.  I've found that most of us have big hearts, compelling stories, faults, mistakes, love, loss.  Most of us are to be trusted, some of us are not.  And many of us struggle, with our thoughts, our bodies, our perception and misconceptions of beauty and worth.  I know I have.  Through my own struggle, I found strength in my body and mind through running and yoga.  Then in strength training.  And in biking.  And hiking....you get the picture.  Ultimately, I decided that I wanted to impact people on a more personal level and in an area most of us struggle in.  So I left my job, my good paycheck and security to become a personal trainer and yoga instructor.  I may fail at it.  I hope not and I don't think I will but not being afraid to fail is where I will succeed.

I am fortunate to have the undying support of my husband of 10 years.  He said, I want you to be happy and I want you to pursue your dream.  Go for it.  So I did.  I poured my entire self into studying and passed my personal trainer certification in spring of this year.  I attended a 60 hr yoga teacher training.  All while working full time.  I networked, I asked questions.  Now I have the privilege of helping others as they work towards their own personal health and wellness goals.

Next up....200 hr yoga teacher training...a national level certification.