Since I did my shopping for the first week of the Radiant Goddess e-course yesterday, I decided to start eating the menu today instead of waiting until the official start of the course tomorrow. I'm glad I did. It turned out to be a good warm-up for me.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Father Memories
Tomorrow is my father's birthday. He will be 89 years old. In the past year, his health has declined a lot, and he is dealing with increasingly severe symptoms of congestive heart failure (CHF).
I had heard of CHF but didn't understand what it was until my father was diagnosed with it. It's an accumulation of fluids that gradually puts pressure on the heart and lungs, making it difficult to breathe.
I woke up a couple of mornings ago feeling very worried about him, when suddenly a childhood memory arose that I hadn't thought of for many, many years.
I had heard of CHF but didn't understand what it was until my father was diagnosed with it. It's an accumulation of fluids that gradually puts pressure on the heart and lungs, making it difficult to breathe.
I woke up a couple of mornings ago feeling very worried about him, when suddenly a childhood memory arose that I hadn't thought of for many, many years.
More Sleep! And Starting Food Detox!
I've been doing better at getting more sleep. Last night, for example, I went to bed at 11pm and got up at 6am feeling quite energetic! This is awesome! Not eight hours per night, yet, but awesome nevertheless! I care more about feeling good rather than hitting a specific number of hours.Still working toward that goal, though.
I also committed to doing the Radiant Goddess e-Course, which is a three-week mostly raw food detox plan, along with meditations, videos, and support discussion boards (for Goddess Circle members). It's not cheap (spent $250 yesterday getting ingredients mostly for the first week), but I know from past experience that a raw food detox works well for me and boosts my energy hugely.
I also committed to doing the Radiant Goddess e-Course, which is a three-week mostly raw food detox plan, along with meditations, videos, and support discussion boards (for Goddess Circle members). It's not cheap (spent $250 yesterday getting ingredients mostly for the first week), but I know from past experience that a raw food detox works well for me and boosts my energy hugely.
Monday, April 9, 2012
More Sleep Since Tapping
I've been getting considerably more sleep the last couple of days since trying the EFT techniques I wrote about in an earlier post.
Friday I took my grandson to a new business in town that has a large and wonderful playroom for kids, along with comfortable space around the edges for parents and grandparents to sip a cup of tea or coffee and watch the young ones play free in a safe environment. It was blissful! No stress about anyone getting hurt, and my grandson could be completely free to follow his desires about what to do from moment to moment. Very freeing for both of us.
I told my daughter it was like Burning Man for kids--everything a kid could ever want was available and they could do whatever they wanted. It was a real joy to enjoy their joy.
Friday I took my grandson to a new business in town that has a large and wonderful playroom for kids, along with comfortable space around the edges for parents and grandparents to sip a cup of tea or coffee and watch the young ones play free in a safe environment. It was blissful! No stress about anyone getting hurt, and my grandson could be completely free to follow his desires about what to do from moment to moment. Very freeing for both of us.
I told my daughter it was like Burning Man for kids--everything a kid could ever want was available and they could do whatever they wanted. It was a real joy to enjoy their joy.
Inspirational Quote
"Life isn't about FINDING yourself.
Life is about CREATING yourself."
--Author unknown
This is perfect. I have spent a good part of my life worrying about what I was going to be when I grew up, and what am I here to do spiritually. This quote is the answer.
There's no limited list of things to choose from. There is only a blank canvas to paint however we like. Hopefully with something beautiful. Ideally with something new and inspiring!
Life is about CREATING yourself."
--Author unknown
This is perfect. I have spent a good part of my life worrying about what I was going to be when I grew up, and what am I here to do spiritually. This quote is the answer.
There's no limited list of things to choose from. There is only a blank canvas to paint however we like. Hopefully with something beautiful. Ideally with something new and inspiring!
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Tapping for Sleep
Hooray! Another hope for a breakthrough!
I've been feeling frustrated that I seem unable most nights to get to bed at an hour which allows me to get enough uninterrupted sleep. Part of the problem is that I enjoy my late night activities--reading, researching topics of interest to me, writing, watching cooking shows or inspirational/motivational webinars. However, I believe if I get to bed early enough to get enough sleep before my daughter transfers care of my grandson to me in the morning, I can do those same activities while he continues to sleep after she leaves for work.
I just can't seem to get myself to do it regularly. I've been feeling like a failure, and completely blocked on this issue.
I've been feeling frustrated that I seem unable most nights to get to bed at an hour which allows me to get enough uninterrupted sleep. Part of the problem is that I enjoy my late night activities--reading, researching topics of interest to me, writing, watching cooking shows or inspirational/motivational webinars. However, I believe if I get to bed early enough to get enough sleep before my daughter transfers care of my grandson to me in the morning, I can do those same activities while he continues to sleep after she leaves for work.
I just can't seem to get myself to do it regularly. I've been feeling like a failure, and completely blocked on this issue.
Monday, April 2, 2012
Creativity Goddess
From Goddess Leonie:
"Imagine creativity being your pathway to joy..."
I've often thought that was at least one of the pathways. People who practice their creativity regularly and often seem to have a bounce to their step.
"Imagine creativity being your pathway to joy..."
I've often thought that was at least one of the pathways. People who practice their creativity regularly and often seem to have a bounce to their step.
Hooray! Sleep!
Finally! I was in bed with the light off by 11pm last night. Got up briefly at 6am to take out the recycling and transfer my grandson to my bed when his mom left for work, then slept another three and a half hours. That makes 7 hours uninterrupted sleep, and 10 1/2 hours total sleep. Woohoo! And I feel good!
Have to laugh, though. Last night when I went to bed my stomach wasn't feeling too good. I had a busy weekend and didn't eat as regularly or as well as I usually do and was feeling a little worried. I had a dream of not being able to control passing gas--farting when I walked. When I woke up at 6am I was full of gas. I guess my dream was the universe's way of letting me know I was okay so I could relax and sleep more soundly.
One day at a time. I need to plan it so I can sleep as well tonight.
Have to laugh, though. Last night when I went to bed my stomach wasn't feeling too good. I had a busy weekend and didn't eat as regularly or as well as I usually do and was feeling a little worried. I had a dream of not being able to control passing gas--farting when I walked. When I woke up at 6am I was full of gas. I guess my dream was the universe's way of letting me know I was okay so I could relax and sleep more soundly.
One day at a time. I need to plan it so I can sleep as well tonight.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Sharing the Joy
What a treat! There is a red currant bush right outside my dining room window. It is always the first thing in the yard to bloom in the spring, and it is covered with lovely red/purple flowers right now. Within a few days of when it begins blooming, the first hummingbirds of the year appear. Shortly after that come the bees.
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