Through The Tulips Words of 'Wiz'dom

April 27, 2010

On Women, Food and God (the Book)

It is no secret that I’ve been on a journey to a better, healthier lifestyle for the past year and a half, and the result of that journey so far has resulted in a weight loss of around 100 pounds. I still have a little way to go, but I can’t tell you how many people ask what ‘diet’ I’m on. I’m not-

I ordered the book On Women, Food and God after I read an excerpt on the Oprah website and I knew this was something I had to read for myself. I wasn’t expecting this book to be some magical key to weight loss, but what I was hoping for, was a different perspective to add to what I’ve learned during this process (which I imagine will be a learning experience from now on) and the book did not disappoint.

I haven’t read much lately and I admit to having a pretty huge pile of books in my ‘to read’ pile, but when I had this one in my hands, I wanted to read it immediately and soak up every little morsel of information. I’ll read it again and again, I’m sure.

The gift of the book helped teach me a few things about myself that I hadn’t thought of before, and that alone will help me along on this journey. I’m grateful I invested in myself buy purchasing the book. It was well worth the 25.00 price tag.

Accentuate the Positive

Filed under: Food for Thought — gardener @ 1:24 pm

Today has been one of those truly great days when it seems like everything good happens and you feel warm and fuzzy inside. Does it mean that my day has been perfect? Of course it doesn’t, but I refuse to give the negative any power and take way the joy of the good things, so I’m not focusing on that. Besides, I can’t do anything about it, so what’s the point?

I know, that sounds easier said than done, and truth be told- it is at times. I’m learning though, the more that I practice it, the easier it becomes. There are times when I think project management software would help me work my way through the maze of emotions, but it’s amazing what a little positive thinking and readjusting things can do to the soul.

Everyone doesn’t live by the same set of standards as I do. It doesn’t make mine any better than anyone elses, but they are different. There is something to be said though about focusing on the positive, and I guess that holds true to the ‘Accentuate the positive- eliminate the negative’. It realy does work. Don’t believe me? Give it a try.

It will take practice, but it works.

I love days like this!

Nothin’ But Blue Skies

Filed under: Uncategorized — gardener @ 3:11 am

Today is a day that I will spend mostly in the company of friends. This morning I was up early and out the door for Bible Study that I share with an amazing group of ladies.

I travel to and from via the train, and I noticed this older gentleman sitting on the bench with his phone, enjoying the gorgeous weather.

The skies are a beautiful blue and the clouds are few. It is truely a gorgeous day.

I’ll arrive home shortly, in time for my friend Carol to visit with her adorable pup Piper. Hopefully JJ and Mister M. will enjoy meeting a new friend. I know JJ will enjoy the walk and showing off his new tricks.

Powered by WordPress