Sometimes Less IS More

Sometimes less IS more, and sometimes you CAN get too much of a good thing. I thought of this twice this weekend.

I used to teach Body Flow (a class combining Yoga, Pilates, and Tai Chi) at Gold's Gym. I loved taking the class about 3 years ago. I would walk out of class feeling rejuvenated and walking taller. Then I randomly decided to go to an open audition, tried out to be an instructor, then got certified in it. I taught it all while going back to school. I loved teaching, but the last year or so I just kind of went through the motions. Then every quarter when new music and choreography came out that I had to learn, I wore myself out doing a lot of Body Flow to get it all down. I can't say I felt rejuvenated or taller. Well the past two weeks, after a two month break, I re-introduced myself to Body Flow. One day I popped in a DVD that I learned off from, and then yesterday I went to a class taught by one of my favorite instructors. She said at the end of class something about feeling great and walking taller...well as I walked to my car I thought- YES, I do feel taller and calmer, and stronger! When I was just a participant I actually got to get into the zone that I lost as an instructor. I was doing too much Body Flow for awhile. Less is more!

The second lesson of less IS more came in two separate instances with friends this week where quality time hanging out was just what this worn out girl needed. One friend and I simply watched a favorite TV show together and then chatted next to the glow of her tinsel Christmas tree. The other time a friend surprised me by making dinner and then chatted for hours in a practically furniture-less apartment. Big groups can be fun, but more often it is the small simple settings one on one that bring me the most satisfaction. Less is more!