“Perseverance commonly connotes effort and hard work to complete a goal despite barriers and obstacles”

Perseverance is trusting in our ability from our gifts to achieve what we think we cannot do. 

Along with discipline, M/BODY has given me the space to explore perseverance in fitness. In the moments I think I can’t go on or I am yearning for a reprieve, I focus on perseverance. And even when I give in because it’s tough, I practice patience with myself. I remind myself that, "Day by day, in every way, I'm getting better and better." I get to “come back and play tomorrow to try again.”

 That’s what perseverance means to me. Not trying to get it right the first time and if I don’t then I’m bad, rather, practicing patience and returning each day to enjoy growth. 

When I first began working out with M/BODY:

Cardio was hard- I practiced with low-impact until my heart grew stronger. 

Lunges were hard- It took time and practice.

60 min signatures were difficult the first few workouts- I just kept moving to the best of my ability. 

I am so overcome with joy to say, cardio is so much fun now! And lunges-I have mastered! 60 mins doesn’t feel grueling, but invigorating! Coming back each day, I was able to witness my growth and understanding. Now, I am preserving during those 4 sets 8 without stopping! 

Perseverance is a virtue that I carry both on and off the mat. It’s truly fun to practice perseverance with movement on the mat and I am so grateful to play everyday! So when things get tough, focus on perseverance.

"Our human tendency to think of discipline as a negative thing is unfortunate, and incorrect. It’s not as alarming or unpleasant as it sounds and is actually incredibly freeing. Discipline is the result of your free will making a decision to order your life, your duties, and your appetites. When practiced and established, we experience peace of mind; accomplish more; feel less stressed; and find that we have more time at our disposal, not less." -Genevieve Cunningham

Cheers everyone! 2022 was an incredible year, filled many ups and downs. It started with Covid, joining M/Body-making new friends, winning the Spring/Summer Challenge, to preparing for marriage to getting married, finishing school, to experiencing a miscarriage and having my first surgery ever, to taking time off to recover and grieve the loss of our baby. I haven't really been around on the CB since September and I've missed you all!

It has not been easy, but my soul is grateful for the experience and how much it's allowed me to grow.

My word for this year is "Surrender". To practice patience and humility often and to not possess the trait of self-reliance in excess which creates a collapse inward.

For Christmas I got a portal Barre!! I can retire my good ol' dining room chair. I'm so excited to workout with this barre this year! Peace and love to you all!!