Transformation Summer 2015

Transformation Summer 2015

Summer is here and along came high temperatures.

It was time to cut my hair again. I have now given into the idea that I will always have short hair now. 

I have had some trips already this summer and days of lazy dog days of relaxing and reading.

I finished my 50 wooden block of original artwork for ArtOMat and sent them off. 

On Friday, I went to have my health screen done.

It screens for body composition, blood pressure, cholesterol/lipid profile, blood glucose.

I'm happy to say I passed two of the four tests. 

Unfortunately, my weight is what is getting me. Every time!

I will be going to a health and wellness couch in July.

I have also started back on the USANA shake program.

I have been on a plateau for nearly 9 months, 

I gained 7 lbs for the holidays and have not been able to lose it.

I need help.

Today's card from the 

Wisdom for Healing cards 

Caroline Myss 

EAT HEALTHFUL FOODS

Seriously I shuffle these cards and look what came up.

Today's Lesson:

Eat only the foods that are good for you. Perhaps this is something you normally do, in which case you should feel very good about how well you're caring for yourself. Most people, however, know that they should be more attentive to this area, but find it difficult. 

Your Goal:

to practice healthy nutrition. 

 Yes, I can do that.......with no parties or company today, I will not find myself in the kitchen making fun and entertaining foods. I have also noticed that I can no longer drink wine.

I will let you know how the health coach goes in July.

My goal is still 57 lbs away. 

Be Inspired,

~jean 

OM-ISH

OM-ISH 

Here it is! My new meditation cushion. 

Well, when I bid on it, it was described as a lap pillow.

But, it's all in the eyes of the beholder. 

I have been meditating for about 38 years now. 

I use to worry whether I was doing it right. Sitting in class, being very still, eyes closed, then one eye would open and start looking around.....you know what I'm talking about. 

Next, came the fidgeting, the scratching.....then the none stop chatter in my head.

The to do list, the meal planning, the preparing, the book I should read.....

I use to think, I should be on a cleanse now, eat more organic foods....grow a garden...go without make-up, stop dying my hair, wear Birkenstock, only listen to chanting music. !!!!!

STOP!!!

I'm here to say no. 

You can meditate, eat cleanly, do good works for the world and still drink champagne.

You do not have to choose between being a spirited person or enjoying some of your favorite treats.
I believe you can do both.

Why do I meditate?

First, it really is a grounding tool. It's a little time set aside just for me.

It's only 20 mins. after that your just daydreaming.

Go to your yoga mat and breathe. There are days that that's all I can manage.

I sit on my mat and do pranayama breathing. 

It's not how much you, meditating, deep breathing, yoga, it's the effort you put into it. 

You must do it for you. 

I think you can be  spiritually grounded with a good healthy routine and still live a rich life of your choosing.
I am once again on my mat, and starting my new USANA program and exercising.

So, do I drink champagne after a work out?

What do you think? 

Be Inspired,

~jean 

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