Comments on: “The Gym Theory of Life” http://essentialsoffabulous.com/blog/the-gym-theory-of-life/ Because Whatever Doesn't Work Here Anymore Mon, 13 May 2013 23:42:00 +0000 hourly 1 By: Jenniferhttp://essentialsoffabulous.com/blog/the-gym-theory-of-life/#comment-11157 Jennifer Thu, 21 Jun 2012 15:03:56 +0000 http://essentialsoffabulous.com/?p=4479#comment-11157 Pardon me — seriously, I had a narcississtic moment — I thought dee was responding to what i wrote…this is not my blog…but I do enjoy it so much. Just when I thought I was mastering the art of altruism, my self indulgent shadow snuck up on me. Will be more considerate while on the bench.

]]> By: Bette @ Ideezinehttp://essentialsoffabulous.com/blog/the-gym-theory-of-life/#comment-11129 Bette @ Ideezine Thu, 21 Jun 2012 05:03:55 +0000 http://essentialsoffabulous.com/?p=4479#comment-11129 Ellen,

Sorry to hear your back was “out of it” but glad to hear you resolved the inner conflict and felt so much better. This post made me laugh as I pictured you at the gym and laughing…too cute.

I invested in a Bellicon rebounder (mini trampoine) last year and I use it daily for my workouts. I start to giggle as soon as I begin barely jumping and then start laughing as soon as I start jumping higher and gaining momentum. I don’t listen to music or watch anything because it appears being “in the moment” works out perfectly. When you’re laughing on the outside your belly is laughing on the inside and that’s good medicine!

Using humor to defuse tense, negative, or angry (within reason) situations or an individual works wonders. If you can “read a room”, access the situation and calm the atmosphere by bringing in a giggles or sharing a laughing moment then everyone feels better and they won’t know what you just did but they want more. So stay true to your swagger and always bring along what I call “the gift of the giggles.” One size fits all!

]]> By: ellen.lubin.shermanhttp://essentialsoffabulous.com/blog/the-gym-theory-of-life/#comment-11086 ellen.lubin.sherman Wed, 20 Jun 2012 19:16:17 +0000 http://essentialsoffabulous.com/?p=4479#comment-11086 Dear Jennifer: The icy woman was walled off from closeness. You broke through the wall and gave her what she needed. ^5. She knew she was safe with you. How sad that she’s afraid to show her vulnerability — perhaps she’ll lower her guard and let more people in. You did a very good deed. Congratulations and best regards, E.

]]> By: ellen.lubin.shermanhttp://essentialsoffabulous.com/blog/the-gym-theory-of-life/#comment-11085 ellen.lubin.sherman Wed, 20 Jun 2012 19:12:00 +0000 http://essentialsoffabulous.com/?p=4479#comment-11085 Dear Jennifer: Yeah, baby! I love the coaching. Keep it up — we need more positive spirits around us. The gloom/doom thing is getting stale. We’re all in this together. Thanks for writing! Regards, E.

]]> By: ellen.lubin.shermanhttp://essentialsoffabulous.com/blog/the-gym-theory-of-life/#comment-11084 ellen.lubin.sherman Wed, 20 Jun 2012 19:10:36 +0000 http://essentialsoffabulous.com/?p=4479#comment-11084 Dear Dee: I did not write this blog with you in mind but if you’re tempted to be a sour puss, you must fight the temptation as your gravitational pull for fabulous people will vanish. You’ll be sorrrrrrry. Affectionately, E.

]]> By: Jenniferhttp://essentialsoffabulous.com/blog/the-gym-theory-of-life/#comment-11075 Jennifer Wed, 20 Jun 2012 18:17:35 +0000 http://essentialsoffabulous.com/?p=4479#comment-11075 Dee – You are so welcome! Glad to be useful and love to chatter on the keyboard. I encourage you to contemplate Sylvester the sour puss kitty who was in constant struggle with tweety bird. Although he was sour, he kept on plugging with his innate enthusiasm. Little did he know that he was struggling with his own nature. You are not in that position — you can make a different effort — to laugh, to struggle to see things differently, etc. I know how you feel…and I promise that sometimes the tiniest of efforts can yield big results. Bugs didn’t fight it, he went with it — sometimes he even put on a costume and masqueraded as someone else…go out and buy yourself a lovely straw summer hat — wear it out a lot — I do, people remember you. Better yet, start a sour puss blog and start laughing at yourself — it’s not who you really are…it’s a reaction that you have grown accustomed to, that is all. Take an acting class, it did wonders for me. There are so many alternatives…I promise.

]]> By: deehttp://essentialsoffabulous.com/blog/the-gym-theory-of-life/#comment-11031 dee Wed, 20 Jun 2012 02:06:18 +0000 http://essentialsoffabulous.com/?p=4479#comment-11031 THANKS!! Did you write this especially for sour puss, me>LOVE your blogs@@

]]> By: Jenniferhttp://essentialsoffabulous.com/blog/the-gym-theory-of-life/#comment-10987 Jennifer Tue, 19 Jun 2012 16:38:25 +0000 http://essentialsoffabulous.com/?p=4479#comment-10987 Very interesting — it’s when we make the unexpected effort — the one we normally walk away from — then the door of newness opens. I tried it recently with a “local” –a woman who comes across as a bit icy and stuffy. She’s always the first person to ask me a personal question and it occasionally comes across with a condescending edge. I was prepared this time. Instead of thinking I needed to answer her question, I questioned her back — but in a soft and very considerate voice. It was unbelievable…her guard completely dropped and she wound up confessing her spiritual work and its struggle. Then she insisted on giving me her card (I did not ask) and staying in touch. I walked away feeling filled up instead of drained. She needed it more than I did perhaps. Thank you for the reminder E. I think they call it a rally cap in baseball. Bugs Bunny knew; he may have been the king of transmutation! *giggles*

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