A Matter of Perspective

New Beginnings…

There always seems to be something new happening, even when we think nothing is changing.

I had a garage sale this past weekend and met so many delightful people. It was amazing how many stopped by, and we had genuine conversations. It felt like a new beginning in so many ways. There were people I had seen before but never really known. I realized that I actually like a lot of people—and I probably need to get out more and meet them!

This was something new for me. Not the “meeting people” part—I’ve always done that—but having a garage sale and not just “having” one, but hosting an event.

I was up, talking with people, showing them things, and making new friends in a way I never had before.

One day, I actually walked six miles—over 12,000 steps—just during the garage sale! Plus, I walked nearly a mile round trip to the store and back.

Walking is kind of a new beginning for me, too. Well, I’ve always walked, but lately I’ve been walking more and more. Over the past week, I’ve walked almost 20 miles altogether. That’s a lot of walking!

Considering I had been averaging about 2,500 steps per day prior to the last couple of weeks, that’s phenomenal!

I’ve been losing weight, too—just kind of an added bonus. I’m still hovering around 220 pounds, but this is the lowest I’ve consistently weighed in years. Those who know me understand that I’ve struggled with my weight for a long time. This is a big win.

If you follow me, you also know that I’ve been dealing with concerns related to type 2 diabetes. That’s getting so much better, too. I’m not quite where I need to be yet, but I’m getting closer.

All of these things feel like “new beginnings” to me. New growth rising from the old.

There’s still so much I want to do—like travel, which I’ve never really done. A trip to Browerville or Long Prairie has usually been the extent of my adventures!

But it’s all good. I’m looking forward to more changes, more fun things, and, of course… more new beginnings.