Keep moving ~

~ Life is like one long beautiful bike ride

I love riding my bike. When I’m riding, I see the world differently. I’ve noticed that when I’m riding, the bike will veer in the direction I’m gazing. Yesterday the bike almost pulled me into a blackberry bramble as I watched baby rabbits scurry into the underbrush. A few days ago, I almost landed in the river, watching a doe and her two fawns cross the water as I rode by.

When I’m looking forward, the bike goes straight ahead. I don’t have to think about staying upright, my inner guidance system keeps me upright and balanced.

When I fall, I pull myself up, dust myself off and start peddling (and yes, I’ve had a tumble or two). Sometimes there’s stuff blocking the path and I have to move the debris or find my way around it. When a storms blows in, I stop and take cover or ride a little slower.

When I properly maintain my bike, check the tire pressure, grease the chain, etc, my bike functions better and is better able to handle the bumps in the road.

When I’m mindful of my surroundings and fully present, wow it’s a beautiful and pleasant ride.

Life is similar. When we’re looking forward it’s easy to stay on our path. If we fall we have to pull ourselves up and carry on. When toxic people or our negative thoughts, block our path, we have to deal with them before we can move forward.

When life storms, such as heartache, loss, illness or disappointment, blow in, it’s important to take the time we need, wait for the storm to pass before we move on.

When we take care of our bodies, minds and spirits, we function better, we’re happier, we’re balanced and we’re better equipped to handle the bumps along the way.

Being mindful and fully present in our daily lives makes the journey more enjoyable and meaningful.

So, stop giving time and attention to things that pull you off your path, like toxic relationships, worry, jealousy, anger and hate. These things mess up our balance and can land us in those prickly, uncomfortable brambles.

Take care of your mind, body and spirit, you’ll feel better and be so much happier if you do.

Einstein said; ““Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” he was right (he’s Einstein, of course he was right) 🚲.

So keep moving forward you beautiful, magical riders, take care of yourselves and enjoy this marvellous, magnificent ride called life.

Toni O’Keeffe🌹❤️