Friday, January 19th

Good Morning All-

Paula said it very well, but I'd like to underscore how fabulous it was to hear Joey's update ! It's about time some positive flowed your way, lady !

Devon's blog brought me to tears. It also made me think of a conversation I have with any client having an aura balancing/refresh. I realized that over time, I have habituated this approach in self-care in general. When we release negative/toxic thoughts/beliefs, it is essential to fill that newly created space with light and love. That precious real estate in our minds/souls/hearts won't remain empty long, and some of the debris we work so hard to evict often tries to seep back in. As soon as we let something go that no longer works for us, we need to replace it with something that does/could. Instituting this practice in every day life can help us realign our balance to attract more positive thoughts and energy, banking fortification when needed.

Love, the tribe Reiki Master Teacher ! I learn so much from all of you ! Synergy rocks !!

Greetings Friday Funsters

144.5 today but I am wearing an EXTREMELY heavy pair of pajamas. I so love retirement where I can stay in pj's half the day. (Sorry Paula, I don't mean to sound indifferent to the fact that you have to be up so early.) And Lo! the sun is peeking out even though I can hear water in the downspouts. DH is off for a walk with Tesla and is continuing on his healthy regime. It sure makes cooking easy for me. Last night he had shrimp from Costco and I had tomato soup from the health food store which was not very good. No wonder it was on sale.

Devon, that blog post was fabulous. So touching and thoughtful and brilliant. You are a brilliant person and don't forget it.

Yep Ann, eat some pie. It might even count as a fruit or vegetable. I am so glad you are back to yoga and other self care. I so wish I could send you a piece of the pecan pie I used to make (haven't made it for over 8 years now!).

Somehow I hurt my back while sleeping night before last. Still sore today. I need heat or maybe a chiropractor. Today is gallery duty from 2 to 6 and its going to be slow and I will be sitting around. Must walk in circles I guess. My neighbor is a massage therapist and really helps people work out aches and pains. Maybe I need to make an apt.

Well rest up everyone and try to avoid the flu or recover if you got it. So many people are so sick this year. Makes me glad I got the "old people" double dose flu shot. But my brother got sick and he had the shot too.

Not much insight here today. Guess that means I have not had enough coffee. Peace and Joy. Diane S

No worries Diane - I only work 3 days per week and spent the entire day on Thursday in my PJs except for my shower!

Weight 163.8

Hi all! I feel like I've been really busy lately but have not much to show for it. I did start my painting class and I really liked it after my initial freakout when I arrived 15 minutes early and everyone was already painting with lots of equipment that wasn't on the supply list (easels, boards to tape canvases to, etc). Out of 20, there were 2 of us who haven't taken his class multiple times. But once we got going it was lots of fun. I'm no Rembrandt, but my first painting wasn't terrible!

I also did my second Pilates class and while it progressed a tiny bit in difficulty, I'm pleased to say I'm less sore than last time.

My carb eating ended up way over the top again yesterday. I can see this is going to be an ongoing issue for me. I've so far reined it in today. Hopefully that will continue the rest of the day.

Hope everyone is having a great Friday!

And Cecily, another forgotten shout out! I love all of the adventures with fitness you have been having. You and Shel and Ann would have a blast together. A year ago I could have been added to that list as I was about as active as you all. Too much couch potato action for me as of late (but I did walk on my lunch today and have over 11,000 steps so far!)

11,000 steps is awesome! It's usually feast or famine for me. I'm either at 4000 for the day or 13000... THe other I got to 19000, but that's very rare.

Happy Friday! So glad it's the weekend. I'm still not 100%, but the GI troubles are subsiding. Food has been within boundaries again today. I have been feeling fat the past couple of days. I don't put my pants in the dryer, but the pair I wore yesterday did go there and, though they fit, felt a bit snugger than the pair I'd worn the day before. Today I wore a jacket I haven't worn for some time, and it was uncomfortably tight in the arms and across the bac****pt repeating to myself that I would not give in to berating myself. Overall, it worked, but I know the old tapes are there waiting. I will just tell them to "shut the F up!" if they try to speak to me. :)

Devon, I just read your blog. My heart ached for the little boy you were and the little boy who is still a part of you. We can all tell you over and over that you are right, not wrong, which you definitely are, but I know you have to not only understand that intellectually, but also down to your very soul. I so hope for that peace for you! I imagine that, even though that journey back in time was painful and exhausting, there must be some relief in bringing it to the surface, and taking another step toward healing. Sending many hugs your way.

I am thinking of all of you, and am so glad to be here! Hugs to all, Mary