At the beginning of the year, I invested in an Aeropilates workout machine. Years ago I did pilates with a different piece of equipment I had until the springs gave out.

This particular machine is an improved step-up from what I had, plus it comes with a rebounder that can be changed out with the foot bar to incorporate cardio.

I had four days in on my new machine when I sprained my foot. This meant no rebounding until my foot healed. I was so bummed! But I could still do the toning and stretching exercises, which I’ve been doing and really enjoying.

My foot is healing nicely and well enough that I decided I could slowly start incorporating some rebounding. I did a few sessions of five minutes each and they went well. Then yesterday I was pondering whether or not I should increase the time. I didn’t want to overdo it and reinjure my foot, but yet, I felt ready to increase my time.

As I was pondering this I removed the foot bar. When I picked the rebounder up off the floor from underneath it a teeny-tiny jumping spider jumped. There was my answer. Yes, indeed, I felt confident it was okay to increase my time rebounding.

But before I did, I sat for a moment watching and smiling as the tiny spider jumped along the floor toward the window and then I thanked her for bringing me this message.

Years ago I would have screamed and squished the spider, but this time I just sat in awe once again at how the universe supports us and this time it came in the form of a tiny spider.

xo,

Barbara