Hey, it's Kelly, and at the end of every week, I like to share something true and useful,

something I stumbled over that gave me a burst of optimism, something you can share with

friends like an audio greeting card, something to help us all keep our eyes on what's working

and what could be.

So, I'll be right back with this week's For The Good of the Order.

This is Kelly Corgan Wonders.

This week's For The Good of the Order is about feelings I sometimes have when I go to a new

gym.

I am out in Bozeman now, and we have this great workout facility called The Ridge, and I'm

a person who loves a class.

I like to be told what to do, rather than rely on my willpower, which seems to be fading

ever more with each passing year.

So here's a piece about being a little more conscientious about my thoughts as I engage

in the group exercise game.

It had been a good 10 years since someone told me to grapevine left.

In fact, the last time I was barked at to do a triple knee repeater or around the world,

the only woman in America who had a headset mic was Madonna.

I don't exercise often, and when I do, I try not to sweat too much.

So recently, at the gym, when I saw on the group fitness schedule, the Tina's basic

step class was suitable for all levels I peaked in.

Just about everyone in there was 10 to 20 pounds overweight.

There were no fancy racer-back tanks or chafee-free lululemon pants.

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