Great change is made one decision at a time

I've decided.

To say "yes" more when it's good for my body, mind and spirit.
And to say "no" when it's not.

That's how I found myself knee deep in snow on the banks of the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers this weekend, snowshoeing at Fort Snelling State Park with two of my besties, Jen and Becky.

Becky, me and Jen, with the visitor's center behind us. We learned about the history of snowshoeing and some stuff about the history of the Fort before donning our gear.

Normally my main goal on a Sunday is to see how long I can remain in my pajamas. So Sundays involved being lazy, lots of Netflix, reading, napping and occasional outings to church or perhaps visit my mother. It's my rejuvenation day.

But you know what? Last Sunday was probably the most rejuvenated, energized and positive I've felt the eve of a looming work week in a good long while. It was terrific to spend time with good friends, laughing and trading stories. We enjoyed some wonderful, healthy food, prepared by Jen and her cute-as-bug husband, Tom. I even got some fresh air, for gol darn's sake.

It made me feel accomplished, happy and alive.
And it's all because I decided.

To say "yes." 

Hitting the trail!

A stones-throw from where the rivers converge.

There were some gigantic trees on the trail. And we saw beaver-chomped tree stumps, 

deer tracks and humans too!

I'm thankful for my friends who invite me places and who want to spend time with me. What do you do to get yourself out of a rut?