{"id":2802,"date":"2024-01-13T14:42:36","date_gmt":"2024-01-13T12:42:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mirnasaerobicstudio.com\/wp\/?p=2802"},"modified":"2024-01-14T09:38:51","modified_gmt":"2024-01-14T07:38:51","slug":"another-chance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mirnasaerobicstudio.com\/wp\/2024\/01\/another-chance\/","title":{"rendered":"ANOTHER CHANCE\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It\u2019s so good to back on the \u201cBlog\u201d!\u00a0 I can\u2019t believe two weeks have already passed since the calendar flipped its pages to 2024\u2026I was wondering \u2013 how is the new year treating you?\u00a0 Is it the same old boring tale of having a rocky relationship with your resolutions, or is it too early to tell? \u00a0Or, have you simply refused to click on that giant reset button, postponing another shot at \u201credemption\u201d?<\/strong><\/p>\n

You know what I mean \u2013 promised yourself last year to make more time for your friends, didn\u2019t happen?\u00a0 Had the best intentions to finish reading the One Year Bible, mission still unaccomplished?\u00a0 Told yourself on 1 January 2023 that you would drink less wine\u2026?\u00a0 Sigh\u2026Nay\u2026?<\/p>\n

I think I have written about second chances numerous times, but I just can\u2019t help it, I always think about it in the new year.\u00a0 This December it has been on my mind even more \u2013 I read \u201cLeo\u201d, the latest novel by the crafted storyteller, Deon Meyer.\u00a0 His main character, Bennie Griesel, who is on the brink of getting married, shares his thoughts about second chances with his colleague and best friend, Vaughn Cupido. \u00a0He refers to the legendary song by Fleetwood Mac, \u201cNever going back again\u201d, and lyrically explains how the song is an ode to finding hope again, avoiding making the mistakes of the past\u2026 \u201cBeen down one time, been down two time, I\u2019m never going back again\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

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Griesel says: \u201cPartykeer is daar dinge wat gebeur, wat jou wys waar jy was.\u00a0 Jy moet erken jy\u2019t foute gemaak, maar jy moet ook sien hoe ver jy gekom het.\u00a0 Wat jy alles geleer het.\u00a0 Sodat jy die keuses kan maak om nooit weer terug te gaan nie.\u00a0 Want jy h\u00e9t \u2018n keuse.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Yes, choices, choices, choices\u2026a new diet plan and dreams of fitting into those skinny jeans?\u00a0 Kale smoothies for breakfast, quinoa for lunch?\u00a0 Or pizza and KFC?\u00a0 Waging war against the snooze button?\u00a0 Fighting the temptation of drifting off to sleep again?\u00a0 Taking part in the New Year Challenge?\u00a0 Or not?<\/p>\n

I am not one for new year\u2019s resolutions.\u00a0 BUT, I tend to have a few lingering, nagging voices at the back of my head, and when they seem to repeat themselves constantly, I realize it\u2019s time for action.<\/p>\n

We all encounter moments of challenge and choice. Sometimes, our decisions lead us down unexpected paths, and we find ourselves facing the consequences of our actions. It’s during these pivotal moments that the concept of second chances becomes not just a notion but a beacon of hope, offering us the opportunity to redefine ourselves and rewrite our stories.<\/p>\n

Life is a journey marked by twists and turns, and no one is immune to making mistakes. However, what sets the resilient apart from the defeated is their ability to embrace the invaluable gift of second chances. It is a chance to rebuild, learn, and emerge stronger than ever before.\u00a0 Not just in the month of January, but every single day.<\/p>\n

I really don\u2019t want to sound sentimental, but I believe in second chances.\u00a0 to try to do better.\u00a0 Embracing second, or third chances, is recognizing our flaws, acknowledging our missteps, and taking responsibility for our actions.\u00a0 Embracing a second chance means actively committing to positive change and refusing to be defined by past errors.<\/p>\n

Second chances are also a testament to the compassion and belief that others have in our potential. It reflects the understanding that people can change, learn, and become better versions of themselves. When granted a second chance, we not only owe it to ourselves but also to those who see our inherent worth and capacity for change.\u00a0 Every year my mind is blown by women in our studio who embrace second chances and prove that positive change IS possible.\u00a0 Their secret?\u00a0 Changing over time, taking small but deliberate steps forward, daily.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a deep breath on this Sunday of January 2024, embracing the beauty of the year that lies ahead, and promise ourselves to take it day by day.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.” Meaning?\u00a0 To recognize that within its 24 hours lies the potential for growth, love, and self-discovery.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

We have another shot at getting it right or of picking a new target to aim for. Maybe we all should ask ourselves these two questions:\u00a0 Where do I want to be next January?\u00a0 What can I do in the next 5 minutes to contribute to that outcome?<\/p>\n

Today is a second chance \u2013 a chance to rewrite, reinterpret, and rediscover our existence.\u00a0 Yesterday or last year is not a prison; it’s a reference point, a source of inspiration to relish the profound opportunity that lies before us\u2014a chance to start afresh, to redefine our journey, and to embrace the transformative power of new beginnings.<\/p>\n

Winston Churchill once said, “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” The past, with all its victories and defeats, is a stepping stone, not a stumbling block. Your journey doesn’t end with a setback; it simply paves the way for a more resilient comeback.<\/p>\n

Challenges are not roadblocks; they are the raw materials from which we sculpt our character, resilience, and strength. \u00a0\u00a0A Chinese proverb says: \u201cThe best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u201cDon\u2019t you just love New Years? You get to start all over. Everyone gets a second chance\u201d, says Lenora in Forrest Gump\u2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

I have a good feeling about 2024, and it’s not only because Eswee and Nicole are getting married!\u00a0 I\u2019m not saying I\u2019m going to get everything right, but I\u2019m sure as hell going to start.\u00a0 It\u2019s my 57th<\/sup> chance of doing better \u2013 and by now, I know damn well that nothing will change if I don\u2019t change.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here’s to a year of courage, growth, and the boundless possibilities that come with starting over. Embrace the journey, for it is just as important as the destination.\u00a0 And it is yours to craft.\u00a0 Find joy in the small victories and savour the climb, or shall I say, enjoy the flight, because the theme of our year in the studio is taking flight\u2026<\/p>\n

Yes, we firmly believe that our journeys begin in the skies of possibility.\u00a0 Together we\u2019ll grow wings of courage to soar with determination and ascend to greatness!\u00a0 A mouthful?\u00a0 Maybe.\u00a0 Maybe not.<\/p>\n

\u2026 \u201cBeen down one time, been down two time, I\u2019m never going back again\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

Restart! Reset! Reclaim, in 2024!\u00a0 Cheers!<\/p>\n

Yours in fitness<\/em><\/p>\n

Mirna <\/strong><\/p>\n

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