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Bev Sartain posted an update 6 years, 3 months ago
How is January going for you? You being kind and gentle with yourself? How we are being with ourselves is truly so important! I’ve been working on my nutrition as it’s always something that comes and goes for me. And that’s okay:) I have been doing intermittent fasting with a group of people for the last 3 weeks and I’m enjoying the structure of it. I REALLY enjoy structure. We started with a 12 hour eating window then went to 10 hour and are now on an 8 hour eating window which means I’m only eating 2 bigger meals a day with no snacks in between and eating low or no refined carbs. I have found this structure to be really helpful. When the eating window was larger, we did 3 meals a day and no snacks in between and I liked that as well. The point is that when we snack in between we increase our insulin levels. The intermittent fasting supports us in not spiking our insulin/sugar levels. I’m enjoying learning more about this. I’m enjoying sticking to a structure that feels good. And I’m enjoying the connection I’m receiving from the group. I haven’t weighed myself yet, not sure if I will at all. I’m not doing this to lose weight. I’m doing this to find an eating structure that feels good for my mind, body and spirit. My goal is to feel good in my body not to see a certain number on the scale. Just thought I would share something I’m working on outside of our inner work! These things are all related though, aren’t they?
I am being tender with myself by tending to my clutter and outdated materials. I spent the last 3 days clearing space in my office. I have an armoire that houses my current usable files/projects. I pulled everything out and customized the space to support my intentions for 2019. I have really given it structure to support the themes, processes and resources. That feels really good because I realized that I needed to edit where my focus goes. I am tracking my routines on a daily detailed planner to see where I am meeting the desires of my selected intentions and where I am avoiding. The good news some rituals automatically happen and some I downright rebel against. Glad to be aware of this.
The hardest thing to edit down is all my creative materials. I have always kept like items with like items but some things I just don’t need or use anymore. It feels empowering to set up my Art area to make it user friendly. We had a ice and snow storm so this helped keep me home to accomplish what was needed to create the new.
Wonderful process you are going through. Decluttering is such a great way to make way for the new. And I love how organized you are being. Sounds like you are really honoring your creative materials. Have fun!
Thanks Bev. I have realized that creating can be fun, not an obligation. I also realized that I love research and that has gotten out of hand. I am trying to be more active and mindful of a limited area to focus on. I originally came up with 9 intentions….now I am up to 10. Inner and Outer Boundaries will be number 10. Containment is my friend but hoarding isn’t. yikes!
So far so good, with only a few minor hiccups. I started a 31 day squat, lunge, and push-up challenge. I’m really surprised at how much of a difference it has made already. My issue is that when I exercise more, I tend to let go a bit on my eating habits, and when I focus on the eating habits, the exercise isn’t so great. I wish I could say I was okay with it, but I’m not! Ha. 🙂 I lost my temper a couple of times with my husband this week. Trying to be gentle and kind with myself about it, but have been beating myself up a bit over it and am feeling a bit self-conscious at the moment. These feelings do come up for me from time to time, but I seem to be able to work through them quickly. Lots of healing stuff going on in my life in many areas.
The SAME thing happens to me. When I focus on nutrition, my eating tends to go a bit. For me personally, focusing on nutrition and doing some exercise has given me my best results. We all have to find our way with this. Proud of you for doing this challenge and challenging your mind and body in a new and different way. I think we learns something through all these moments so we can piece together what works for us. You go girl!
Great work Karen! Supporting you in making healthy changes and in coming to new awarenesses that support your highest potential.