Uncommon Legend

My need for a rhythm

For the past month and a half, my routine has been disrupted. Life was rolling, and at one point, I felt like I was getting rolled. I took a week’s pause on my podcast because I was tired. However, I felt off. Something was missing. I have a daily rhythm of working out, reading, and posting quotes before work, but somehow I haven’t had the consistency that I would like. Recently, I have only made it to the gym about three times a week, including weekends, when usually I’m there six times a week. These numbers may sound crazy to you, but I like my weekly routines, and when I am not doing them, I don’t feel like I am myself. Honestly, I haven’t been for a while. I turned twenty-five last Sunday, and that’s when it hit me! I am not the same guy anymore. Things that worked last year or even last week won’t have the same effect on me anymore. There are certain routines I would like to keep, like the ones I mentioned earlier, but there are some that won’t.

For instance, I started doing yoga two months ago, which has helped me tremendously, but last year, Albert would have never carved out forty-five minutes to stretch and work on mobility. I started replacing some of my morning CrossFit sessions for morning yoga, and It has been great to see how it still gives me the effect that is going to the gym would. I still had time to read and post for my podcast. I guess what I have learned is that routines are vital for me, but I may need to pick up new rhythms along the way. Lastly, I have missed the rhythm of my Saturday blog posts. Getting my thoughts out on a keyboard has been relaxing but also exciting. Who knows, maybe I’ll write more than blog posts someday…