Zumba was EVERYTHING today!!! As I continue to stretch and change my mindset, I went to my first Zumba class. Being in remission has its ups and downs: You celebrate a win and how you conquered one of the worse demons on Earth, however, you face years of medication, uncertainty, and limitations. You also have to be mindful that you are building your body’s strength and endurance while trying not to over do it. Your mind may tell you yes, go for it, but your body is asking, “Are you crazy?!?” Sit it down!!! Well if you know me, I listen to my heart AND mind despite what my body says! Sometimes that’s a good thing and sometimes… well, you know the rest.
Zumba class was at ATL-Sports in Lake City, a fundraiser for the American Heart Association. The instructors were great and I had the best time. I met so many women of multi-ages and ethnicities, shared my journey with one, and was able to fellowship in the spirit of good heart health. There was a point when I felt a calmness and coolness come over me. It was like God was letting me know it was ok to let go and let God! Don’t just survive, thrive! I’ve been in a constant debate about when to start reclaiming my life, not wanting to start things and not finish. Afraid that if I begin something, my CANcer would come back and then I would be defeated again. Then I realized, God did not intend for me to survive and then sit around and wait for my demise. HE intended for me to stretch, live, love, laugh. Do things I’ve never done, see things I’ve never seen. Who would have thought a Zumba class, across town, EARLY, again I say EARLY in the morning, would bring me such affirmation and joy! Of course, this is not by chance, but ordained by THE MAN himself! I continue getting my Zumba on, taking breaks, hydrating and eating all the bananas and nutrgrain bars they had to offer. Not realizing, this class never stops… YOU may stop, but the music keeps going, the instructors keep instructing, and everyone else “Zumbas” on! Such is life… we may stop and take breaks, sometimes to refresh and unfortunately sometimes to quit. But we have to keep going, change our mindset, and keep up with the music 🎶
It’s funny how everyday life events can bring you to such profound realizations. From cancer to a Zumba class, from music to hydration, everything, every moment has its purpose. That’s the intention of life, purpose, don’t just survive, thrive.
As I share my thoughts with you, I am tickled at myself and my new found revelations. We went into our cool down and I wondered if I would even be able to drive. Although energized and pumped, I was done! Then the cool down song came on, “I Shall Live and Not Die”, by Darlene McCoy. I became so overwhelmed as if The Lord whispered in my ear to let me know HE has me! I know HE does, but we all need that affirmation that let’s us know our faith will keep us in his favor!
My CANcer Wisdom to You, are some profound lyrics from that most beautiful cool down song:
“I will fear no alarm,
And escape this unharmed,
Because I stand here knowing I’m never alone.
I just believe that I’ll have what I say,
So I speak to my life and call forth a new day…
“I’ll finish strong
I’ll finish strong
I’ll finish strong
I’ll finish”~”I Shall Live and Not Die”, by Darlene McCoy
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