Friday, July 31, 2009
My Body’s Response to Good Treatment
Life is more than food, and the body more than clothes.
~Luke 12:22-24 NIV (New International Version)~
Did you ever stop to taste a carrot? Not just eat it, but taste it? You can't taste the beauty and energy of the earth in a Twinkie. ~Astrid Alauda
I received my unemployment check today. It’s a good thing, since I heard an echo inside my refrigerator when I opened the door. I bought healthy food in addition to walking. The walk was actually unplanned, but felt so good. The salad I had for dinner tonight tasted delicious.
I’m firmly convinced that there’s a connection between treating my body well and how it and my mind respond to that treatment. Yeah, I’m on a roll.
Michelle Rose
Friday, July 31, 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Replacement Habits
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Replacement Habits
“Habit is a man's sole comfort. We dislike doing without even unpleasant things to which we have become accustomed.” ~Goethe
I am a recovering alcoholic and have been sober for nearly 30 years from drugs and alcohol, but addiction persists in other ways. Today, I received an email from someone who mentioned a problem that I have relating to addiction (and I imagine many others do, too) - that is when I manage to gain control over one type of food or habit, I replace it with another one. It's quite frustrating to me and I often wonder when this chain of events will end. I was in another 12-step program at one point and we used the concept of circles: inner circle behavior was that to avoid; middle circle behavior was questionable, and outer circle behavior was acceptable.
I have been meaning to make a circles chart for the food I can and cannot eat. I did this once early in my emotional recovery for the emotions and behaviors. My therapist at the time showed me how to do it, even before I got in the 12-step program. Foods are neither bad nor good, but are those that I can or cannot eat with normal control. One example is peanut butter. I do not buy it because every time I do, I eat it straight from the jar. Baby carrots are an example of a food I can buy. I have never binged on baby carrots.
I will make doing my circles an assignment to complete before I write my next Lessons from Life - the go one inside each other. It will give me clarity as to where my safety and danger zones are. It is one thing to know in my mind what they are; it’s another to see them before me in black and white.
Michelle Rose
Replacement Habits
“Habit is a man's sole comfort. We dislike doing without even unpleasant things to which we have become accustomed.” ~Goethe
I am a recovering alcoholic and have been sober for nearly 30 years from drugs and alcohol, but addiction persists in other ways. Today, I received an email from someone who mentioned a problem that I have relating to addiction (and I imagine many others do, too) - that is when I manage to gain control over one type of food or habit, I replace it with another one. It's quite frustrating to me and I often wonder when this chain of events will end. I was in another 12-step program at one point and we used the concept of circles: inner circle behavior was that to avoid; middle circle behavior was questionable, and outer circle behavior was acceptable.
I have been meaning to make a circles chart for the food I can and cannot eat. I did this once early in my emotional recovery for the emotions and behaviors. My therapist at the time showed me how to do it, even before I got in the 12-step program. Foods are neither bad nor good, but are those that I can or cannot eat with normal control. One example is peanut butter. I do not buy it because every time I do, I eat it straight from the jar. Baby carrots are an example of a food I can buy. I have never binged on baby carrots.
I will make doing my circles an assignment to complete before I write my next Lessons from Life - the go one inside each other. It will give me clarity as to where my safety and danger zones are. It is one thing to know in my mind what they are; it’s another to see them before me in black and white.
Michelle Rose
Exercising for Health
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Exercising for Health
Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it. ~Plato
I’ve been having so much trouble with my back. Everyone tells me that exercise helps it, but I have been reluctant to do it, since I’ve been in so much pain. It’s like the chicken and the egg, well maybe. When I walked yesterday, I felt some relief. Today, I worked out at home and felt more relief. I have a feeling that’s it is a matter of finding the correct kind of exercise for my condition. I know one thing, the endorphins sure kicked in and I felt emotionally and spiritually better after I exercised today. I think if the Lord had wanted us to be lazy, He would not have afflicted humans with all the diseases and conditions that go along with not exercising. (ok, no offense to anyone who is in good shape and doesn’t exercise – this is mainly for myself and what I see needs to be done in my life and to prevent conditions in my body).
Michelle Rose
Exercising for Health
Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it. ~Plato
I’ve been having so much trouble with my back. Everyone tells me that exercise helps it, but I have been reluctant to do it, since I’ve been in so much pain. It’s like the chicken and the egg, well maybe. When I walked yesterday, I felt some relief. Today, I worked out at home and felt more relief. I have a feeling that’s it is a matter of finding the correct kind of exercise for my condition. I know one thing, the endorphins sure kicked in and I felt emotionally and spiritually better after I exercised today. I think if the Lord had wanted us to be lazy, He would not have afflicted humans with all the diseases and conditions that go along with not exercising. (ok, no offense to anyone who is in good shape and doesn’t exercise – this is mainly for myself and what I see needs to be done in my life and to prevent conditions in my body).
Michelle Rose
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
The Support Under My Feet
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
The Support Under My Feet
“18When I said, ‘My foot is slipping,’ your love, O Lord, supported me. 19When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul…. 22But the Lord has become my fortress and my God the rock in whom I take refuge.”
In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks. ~John Muir
I don’t often forget who made me and the world around me or why I’m here. When I become sad and want to quit the goals I aim for. When I don’t feel like a miracle. When I feel that “I’m nobody” or “I’m unloved,” then all I have to do is look around myself outside to see the miracles my God created. These are when my foot slips, but the Lord has never left me alone.
I took a walk today. True it was only for about 7-8 blocks east on Hollywood Blvd. (not in nature) and I experienced quite a bit of pain while walking, but I was supported every step of the way. I almost quit before I arrived at my chosen destination – the block before Vermont Ave. , but I kept going. When I crossed the street, a refreshing cool breeze came my way. Maybe this was my Lord’s way of saying, “I’m here. I know you can make it. Keep going.” For the rest of the walk, I experienced somewhat less pain, taking the bus home, so that I didn’t walk more than I was able.
Michelle Rose
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