The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.
Alan Watts
I thought I’d create this composite piece to express how I’m feeling this evening: Empowered.
Nothing earthshaking has happened. The scale hasn’t tipped and my willpower crumbled again at the sight of the cookies. The good news is that—with a little help from the family—that little brown box is empty now. Yay! Overall I’m eating much better than I was a week ago, so I’m making positive changes. That’s not why I feel empowered, though.
The fact that I see this as an endless undertaking is what is giving me strength. There is no finish line; no gold medal to be won if I move at warp speed. I have months (even years) to work on this lifestyle change… and that is what empowers me. I have time.
I’ve taken the plunge, and although the changes are slow and small, I am in there… moving and dancing with them.
Peace & love everyone. Thank you for allowing me to share my journey with you!
Wow wow wow, Janet–thanks for taking us on the journey with you. Huge blessings, and LOVE ❤
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Thank you Z… as always. ❤❤❤
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You’re most welcome…as always ❤ Your "Z"
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I love that, Janet. It’s not a task with a deadline you have to complete…it’s a process. A lifestyle change that involves mental (mindset) and the physical.
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Exactly. I had to remind myself of that when I’d start to get down on myself for one little cookie. Well maybe 3 ☺️. It doesn’t happen overnight. Thank you! 😘❤
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Great image- full of dynamic energy into and from the Forever.
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Thanks Judi!! ❤
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I don’t believe I’ve faithfully considered Endless anything. My shortsightedness … Eternal, yes. Time I had a different perspective. Here’s to your Empowerment and successes, Janet
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It’s new to me too and it’s working. I guess it’s about the same as “one day at a time,” but from this perspective it also says… “we still have tomorrow to do better.” I think it adds a push to keep going rather than just give in. Anyway thank you Michael. 😘
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Agreed, Janet. I’m big believer in “Do Over’s” … 😊🙏
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That’s a great quote. I think you’re right about the lifestyle change too. I’m sure thinking about it that way is key to success. 🙂
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Thank you!
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