The Preacher

Today at church, the preacher said something interesting.  Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift, that's why It's called the present.  We can choose our present.  Be intentional in this moment. Happy 2012!

Life Choices

Each day that we awaken, we have an infinite number of choices to make.

Take a deep, relaxing breath.  Feel the air as it fills your lungs.  Feel your lungs expand down towards your abdominal cavity.  Work that diaphragm!   As oxygen permeates every cell and your brain awakens, be thankful for this miracle called life.

Don't take anything for granted.  No relationship, no circumstance, nothing....

Be conscious and mindful every moment!  Make choices that enhance your life.

The Same

We are all the same.  Regardless of what is seen or perceived superficially, in the natural, we're the same.  Underneath it all.....

We judge each other.  We assume things.  We separate ourselves and become decisive.  Why?

If we would only look beyond the thin covering and into the inner lining. 

So what if my hair is kinkier than yours or my eyes are more round.  Who cares that my shoe size is an eleven or I sometimes frown!

All of the great, historical religious leaders spoke of peace!  Whether you've studied Moses, Christ, Buddha, Muhummad, or Confucious......the message of peace.....the same!

PEACE

Finding myself

For the past two months,i have been on a self-imposed hiatus from food. I've learned a lot about myself. I have depended so much on food to comfort me, to shield my emotions, to celebrate, to commiserate. Now, I've experienced raw emotions. I've white knuckled my way through a family reunion and thanksgiving. I've had a handful of food, but nothing substantial. I've enjoyed the increased energy, improved sense of well-being. I've wanted to stop. I've had fear. I'm still learning. I have a long way to go. I want health, vibrancy, wholeness, wellness..... I want to help others! But, I'm still so egocentric. Into myself, my issues, my problems.....but learning! Each experience=opportunity for learning! Each choice I make is a chance to learn something. I haven't failed. My course hasn't been as expected, nevertheless, I forge onward!

I should rename this blog....although there were good reasons to use this name!

Infinity means forever. So I must focus on my life andmy families lives forever. I often get sidetracked and distracted. I have difficulty focusing at times. Fatigue clouds my vision. Working on rest and relaxation!

Sunday

Chillaxin on a Sunday...Oh Yeah!!

The Tao of Weight Loss

I went to an interesting class on Sunday called "The Tao of Weight Loss." It was an interesting take on losing weight more holistically. One is encouraged to give up control and just follow simple principles to happiness and feeling good. This week, I am eating with the sun. This means that the metabolism is tied to the sun cycle. Eat breakfast as soon as possible upon awakening. Lunch should be your biggest meal. Dinner should be small, simple, and smart. Eat dinner before the sun sets and limit to one food in general. Also, I am increasing my water intake as part of this. So no rocket science, but regular principles that we have all heard before. Also, the presenter is an acupuncturist and herbalist here in Houston and can help with balancing the hormones, etc.