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It takes time, and it’s okay!

 This is post starts a little bit off-topic of wellness and fitness but it really has a lot of correlation.

A year ago we have adopted Libby kangaroo ( @TheRescueHome Instagram) she’s a very special girl who has special needs.

When we adopted Libby I was sure that in no time she will be running on her Prosthetics. That it will go so smooth and easy.

That, did not go as I planned, after testing, trying, dog trainer, physiotherapy, just didn’t work as I visioned, so I thought let’s try wheelchair, and again, I figured how quickly I will get here to run on wheels, boy, did I fool myself, that didn’t work as well as I expected it will.

One year in and I’m still working, testing, trying on getting her some improvement for her mobility. I didn’t give up on the idea of Libby running with something aside to her back legs. (Check her Instagram to see how amazing she does on her own).

What I’m trying to say is, despite the fact that when I adopted her I was sure it will take no time, Libby proved me wrong and she has her own pace and I have my own pace and somehow we managed to work it together.

My point in this post (and this is why it relates to wellness and fitness) is that when we start shifting our life to live healthier, better we anticipate things will go so quickly and smoothly, that eating more fruits and vegetables, being more active and think healthier thoughts will be easy. But it is not.

We think that it is so obvious that it’s going to happen in no time but we mistakenly not thinking on our habits, our emotions, the way we think, our lifestyle. And yes, it does take time to shift how we do things, how we feel about healthier lifestyle, so I’m saying take your time it’s okay because it’s going to take time. You might as well enjoy the ride!

With love and gratitude

Ilan Halfon.

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