Over the last few weeks, I power washed and then stained our fence. There were many things about this activity that benefited me especially by being mindful along the way.
1. I did it - it was not easy for me and I couldn’t get it done in one day but I dug in and completed the task. No one helped, it was my task to accomplish. I listened to my body and took breaks when needed but I did not stop. The rain stopped me for a few days but I was anxiously waiting the next dry spell.
2. Job well done - like most activities that start with enthusiasm and excitement, once you get into it, you want to take shortcuts. I caught myself a number of times wanting to “just get it done” and not cleaning a board appropriately but then I would take a break and come back at it with that starting enthusiasm.
3. Made modifications as required - there were many times that I would feel sore but instead of powering through, I made modifications along the way. Changing how I would hold something to use different muscles, or bringing in a step ladder so I didn’t reach so high all the time, or limiting my up and down by doing larger sections. Working within my body’s limits.
When you are mindful of any activity, you can learn many things about yourself and then you can enjoy the journey as well as the outcome.
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