So, what has been going on in my world for the past month or so, you ask? Well, I have had some personal changes going on. Some emotional, mental, physical and I guess I could also say spiritual. All good and at times a bit challenging. I enjoy a challenge. I believe it builds character and gives us a chance to grow. I have done some growing in the past few months. The easiest way to explain this is to break it down in sections so here it goes....
Emotionally life has really been great and I have not had much to change. I have had a few bumps in the road that a change in hormones fixed. I also feel like I have opened up more to my family about my feelings. Just a week ago I wrote a letter to two of my siblings just venting how they were making me feel. The feedback was great and it gave me a sense of letting go. I really do not like keeping stuff bottled up because it just makes a person sick and evil. It felt cleansing and refreshing. I just need to make sure that I practice what I preach and voice how I feel when others make me angry or sad.
My mental and physical health go hand in hand. I started this program called True U. In the past few weeks I have started changing the way I eat and how I look at food. I have been more aware of the products I put on my skin. In saying that I believe that the changes that I have felt both physically and mentally are from making better and healthier choices. My focus is not necessarily how much weight I can lose on this new lifestyle but how healthier I can feel. Once my body is feeling healthier then the weight will just start falling off. I know how much weight I need to lose but it just is not going to happen until I change my relationship with food. Each day I am making small changes and each day I am feeling better. I am working on not depending on the scale for answers but on how I feel. I will get to that goal weight but until then I am working on getting to my....True Me!! P.s I will keep you posted on my progress<3
Now for my spiritual side, there has been a change that has been happening for months but in the past few weeks I have really noticed it. I do not know if it has to do with the hurdles( I am not just talking about personal ones...my friends have had some big ones too) that have happened in the past six months or if something just has happened. To be honest it is a beautiful feeling. Growing up I was brought up in the church and had a strong faith but in the past 20 years my faith has been tested to the breaking point. There was a time that I just did not even think that something so good could let this much hurt happen to one person. My faith and spirit was broken. In the past six years the spark has been re lite. Each day something happens that rebuilds it and makes my spirit stronger. At this moment it is stronger than it has ever been. Joe and I have talked about going to church and even finding a "home" church. That is so exciting to me. I find myself turning the radio to K-love so that I can listen to some uplifting music to get me through the day. What a change....a good change.
As you see, it has been a really busy few months and I am sure life will have more surprises for me around the corner. All good of course!!!! It has been a very enlightening time of my life and I am so glad for each day. I know there was a time in my life that I just did not want to wake up and continue but there was some one looking out for me. With each new adventure and challenge I am learning how grateful I am for all I have. I may not have a big house or a new car but I have a loving husband, friends who love me and a family who means the world to me. That is enough for me.
Until next time........enjoy and embrace life
I can't wait to see your outcome Dawn!! Amazing woman you are! Love you tons! Thanks for sharing!
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