Hi All-
I’m so looking forward to the live tomorrow! It’s the 6th anniversary of M/body Live and also my birthday!
When Marnie was talking about why and how M/body went live in April 2020 it made me think of where I was emotionally and physically in April 2020 (early pandemic days). I don’t think that there was ever a time that I’ve felt so much fear and anxiety. Our business was forced to close and I had to lay off almost 100 of our employees! It was heartbreaking to see something I had built over decades, close, literally overnight.
I was grateful for the support of my family and that I was safe and sound but I was afraid that our business wouldn’t survive the closure.
In order to manage my anxiety, I ran everyday. On my birthday that year, I asked one of my girls if they would run for two hours with me to see if we could run a half marathon in that time. Although we got close, I think almost 12 miles, it was a memory I will never forget and I loved it.
I know that if I had had the M/body community and also the perspective I have gained being here during that difficult time that I would have faired so much better.
All that to say, I’m so grateful to my beautiful friend Kristen Barker for introducing me to M/body, Marnie, and all of the amazing women I have met here. My life has truly changed for the better because of this work- my heart is more open and vulnerable and my mind and body are flexible and strong! Thank you all!!!! See you Saturday! ❤️🌻🌈🌸🥰
