Renewal Through Inspiration

in-spi-ra-tion (in-spuh-rey-shuhn)
–noun
1. an inspiring or animating action or influence.
2. something inspired, as an idea.
3. a result of inspired activity.
4. a thing or person that inspires.
5. Theology.
a. a divine influence directly and immediately exerted upon the mind or soul.
b. the divine quality of the writings or words of a person so influenced.
6. the drawing of air into the lungs; inhalation.

As we enter another new year, it is a time when we like to review and think about the changes we would like to make in our lives. This year though, I notice that there is a lot of talk about moving away from setting unattainable lofty goals, and instead seriously embracing ourselves as we currently are in order to create the very best version of this authentic person. Embracing change for the best as an ongoing evolution as apposed to a single yearly act. In my Yoga class last night our instructor talked about this kind of change, and not waiting for the flip of the calendar to make new. Each breath we take is an opportunity for renewal. As we breathe, we literally change over the gasses in our lungs, exchanging that which is no longer needed for that which is. As a mama, this approach really resonated with me. Sometimes stressors like sleep deprivation and busy schedules get us down and we feel ourselves slipping away. Renewal can be as simple as stopping, taking a breath, and starting over in the present moment. We often approach a new beginning by waiting to start next week, month, or year. I love the concept of constant renewal through inspiration.