I’m learning where my physical dimension is connected to my overall well being. And feeling empowered now that I’m taking responsibility for it. I’ve even started back at the gym. Today will only be day 2 but I’m excited to have stretched myself again outside of my comfort zone. I’m also learning to release attachment to results and appreciating it for the sake of what it adds to my self care. I’m learning how it feels to more truly let go and just trust the process.
I learned that my “weaknesses” can be strengths if I shift my perspective and use them in self-honoring ways. I learned that I can give myself permission to try new things and that it’s ok if I try something new and discover that I don’t enjoy it. I spent the weekend in New Orleans with friends for my birthday… the trip was planned over a year ago before I got sober, and although it was challenging at times, it was such a gift of an experience. New Orleans is like nowhere I’ve ever been, full of creative art, music, and food…I took it all in, took lots of pictures, listened to lots of stories and met lots of new people. And in different moments I remembered different strengths and they resonated throughout this trip…kindness, when allowing people to have their experiences no matter how different from mine; love of learning, when listening to history on ghost and other tours; and appreciation of beauty and excellence, as I took pictures of and observed all kinds of beauty around me. I think the biggest thing I learned this month and on this trip was that things don’t have to be or look or turn out a certain way. I can try different things, creatively, intellectually.. and I can decide not to as well. Things can go according to plan or I can scrap the plan all together and do something that feels more right in the moment. Somehow for me, allowing has been the biggest learning for me this month. Good stuff as always, Bev!
My biggest win this month is that I began walking again. The effects of this has affected several dimensions. First I feel better physically. My blood glucose levels have gone down. Walking has given me extra time to think and pray. By thinking I have created new ideas. Walking has allowed me more time to pray to my Higher Power which has strengthened my spirituality.
I’ve learned that although I cannot control my emotions all of the time, I am able to control my reactions and actions. I had a frustrating week and found myself very angry with someone whom I am close too. Instead of saying hurtful things that would have only benefited my ego, I took deep breaths and just dealt with my emotions. It was a hard thing to do, but it was nice to see the things I have been working on coming to use. Just taking a step back and realizing the other person is also suffering allowed me to show compassion to the situation and the other person.
I’m learning where my physical dimension is connected to my overall well being. And feeling empowered now that I’m taking responsibility for it. I’ve even started back at the gym. Today will only be day 2 but I’m excited to have stretched myself again outside of my comfort zone. I’m also learning to release attachment to results and appreciating it for the sake of what it adds to my self care. I’m learning how it feels to more truly let go and just trust the process.
So great to let go of attachment to results, that shows true growth!
I learned that my “weaknesses” can be strengths if I shift my perspective and use them in self-honoring ways. I learned that I can give myself permission to try new things and that it’s ok if I try something new and discover that I don’t enjoy it. I spent the weekend in New Orleans with friends for my birthday… the trip was planned over a year ago before I got sober, and although it was challenging at times, it was such a gift of an experience. New Orleans is like nowhere I’ve ever been, full of creative art, music, and food…I took it all in, took lots of pictures, listened to lots of stories and met lots of new people. And in different moments I remembered different strengths and they resonated throughout this trip…kindness, when allowing people to have their experiences no matter how different from mine; love of learning, when listening to history on ghost and other tours; and appreciation of beauty and excellence, as I took pictures of and observed all kinds of beauty around me. I think the biggest thing I learned this month and on this trip was that things don’t have to be or look or turn out a certain way. I can try different things, creatively, intellectually.. and I can decide not to as well. Things can go according to plan or I can scrap the plan all together and do something that feels more right in the moment. Somehow for me, allowing has been the biggest learning for me this month. Good stuff as always, Bev!
Sounds like you were really present to yourself and others and allowed your strengths to shine. Flexibility is part of being to present to what is…
My biggest win this month is that I began walking again. The effects of this has affected several dimensions. First I feel better physically. My blood glucose levels have gone down. Walking has given me extra time to think and pray. By thinking I have created new ideas. Walking has allowed me more time to pray to my Higher Power which has strengthened my spirituality.
I loved reading this…everything is interconnected.
I’ve learned that although I cannot control my emotions all of the time, I am able to control my reactions and actions. I had a frustrating week and found myself very angry with someone whom I am close too. Instead of saying hurtful things that would have only benefited my ego, I took deep breaths and just dealt with my emotions. It was a hard thing to do, but it was nice to see the things I have been working on coming to use. Just taking a step back and realizing the other person is also suffering allowed me to show compassion to the situation and the other person.
Your meditation and mindfulness work is paying off!