Pump up your HEART

SNL fitness gurus, Hans & Franz, and I agree…

Your heart wants to pump [dramatic pause] you up.

Check out my secret pumping-up weapon in today’s Baby Step.

(#pump up your ticker) Image created by Deb Plotkin

THE CHAKRA

The Heart Chakra knows what to do. The problem is us! We get in our own way. We sabotage our efforts. We muck up the situation by overthinking and overdoing and overwhelming ourselves into a tizzy.

But, ultimately, the Heart brings us back home, back to…

• Caring

• Comfort

• Connection

• Compassion

The Heart brings us back to Self-love.

And isn’t that a nice place to be :)

BABY STEP

When we must face an overwhelming challenge, let’s follow the lead of one of my most fave peeps in the Universe….the over-the-top fitness guru of the ‘80s, Richard Simmons (#homeschool PE).

Why him, you ask? Because Richard Simmons would be the first to always

Pump up your HEART!

Not only did he revolutionize fitness by catering to those who needed to drop a few more pounds than most, but he also possessed a kindness and compassion that exceeded his goal to help them lose weight. He did something no one else in that industry could do.

He became their greatest CHEERLEADER.

He literally pumped them up. And, for me, I believe that is the greatest quality to possess.

• To lead with your heart.

• To demonstrate empathy.

• To give a little extra.

• To help others feel good about themselves.

• To share your love.

And, you can be your own best supporter, too. Baby Step your way with my heart-opening, Richard Simmons-inspired affirmation below…

CHAKRA CLEARING

I CLEAR MY HEART CHAKRA – at the level of my BODY – to remind myself that I am worth the effort, especially when that effort seems monumental and my current situation seems insurmountable. I promise to channel my inner Richard Simmons and support myself with as much love as possible. And so it is :)

(#pump you up!) Grainy images courtesy of Google