I have been very relaxed and peaceful (Thank God) the past few days. This seminar with Matthew Kelly has really gotten me focused. I feel like I'm getting things done and I have felt a lot more energy and drive.
I have been meditating for 10 min for the past 2 days. I have tried to do this in the past and never stuck with it. It does take time and focus, but I feel like the benefits are so worth it. It just takes some getting used to.
Today I tried to make a dessert, but it was a flop. I had the keebler mini graham crusts and I tried to make apple crisp...fail! It just didn't come out right. I didn't have flour so I made the crumble topping without it and I think that was the problem. It was just not what I was hoping for. I will have to try again. I love those little crusts, I'm thinking of trying a pumpkin cheese cake or pie next week...stay tuned.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Monday, October 22, 2012
Living With Passion and Purpose
This weekend I attended a seminar with Matthew Kelly called Living With Passion and Purpose. I really enjoyed it. I received a little good bag, love those! I have a copy of Matthew's new book Off Balance http://www.amazon.com/Off-Balance-Work-Life-Professional-Satisfaction/product-reviews/159463081X/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1. I'm going to start reading this today!
At the seminar he covered many topics. In a nutshell it boils down to being the best version of yourself. I feel more focused and equipped with set guidelines to really start to makes moves instead of saying I'm going to.
He mentioned how many people say that don't know what their purpose in life is. I'm one of those people for sure. He said it's in the silence that God speaks to us. If we spend 10 min a day in the school of silence as he calls it, we will find more peace to hear from God as to what we should be doing in life.
I wanted to share a few quotes he mentioned that I enjoyed.
" If you are what you should be you will set the world on fire" - St. Catherine
"When we switch the focus off ourselves to other our lives become a dance for joy" Matthew Kelly
"Every journey towards something is a journey away from something" Matthew Kelly
Remember to ask yourself this question as it relates to everything you do in live - Will this bring out the best version of myself?
Enjoy your week!
At the seminar he covered many topics. In a nutshell it boils down to being the best version of yourself. I feel more focused and equipped with set guidelines to really start to makes moves instead of saying I'm going to.
He mentioned how many people say that don't know what their purpose in life is. I'm one of those people for sure. He said it's in the silence that God speaks to us. If we spend 10 min a day in the school of silence as he calls it, we will find more peace to hear from God as to what we should be doing in life.
I wanted to share a few quotes he mentioned that I enjoyed.
" If you are what you should be you will set the world on fire" - St. Catherine
"When we switch the focus off ourselves to other our lives become a dance for joy" Matthew Kelly
"Every journey towards something is a journey away from something" Matthew Kelly
Remember to ask yourself this question as it relates to everything you do in live - Will this bring out the best version of myself?
Enjoy your week!
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Bump In The Road
I said I would be back daily to write things that I'm grateful for, but life got a little crazy for me.
There was an incident with my Son. I don't really want to get into it here, but with that said things were pretty bad for a couple of weeks. I do believe that things happen for a reason. My Husband and I learned from this experience. I'm looking at life a little differently, but in a good way.
As far as my eating goes, when I get very stressed my appetite turns off. That is probably the only time that it does turn off : )
I lost a couple of pounds during this stressful time. I know it's not the best way to do it. I realized that when I'm stressed I don't think about food, I'm too focused on the problem at hand. This makes me realize that I can eat like a normal person. I know that it's possible because when I'm stressed I only think of food when I'm starving! I just wish I could do that on a normal day.
I have resumed my normal eating since the stress has subsided. Normal eating sometimes means eating too many sweets out of boredom, or worry like I did today. Hoping to get this eating thing worked out someday soon.
There was an incident with my Son. I don't really want to get into it here, but with that said things were pretty bad for a couple of weeks. I do believe that things happen for a reason. My Husband and I learned from this experience. I'm looking at life a little differently, but in a good way.
As far as my eating goes, when I get very stressed my appetite turns off. That is probably the only time that it does turn off : )
I lost a couple of pounds during this stressful time. I know it's not the best way to do it. I realized that when I'm stressed I don't think about food, I'm too focused on the problem at hand. This makes me realize that I can eat like a normal person. I know that it's possible because when I'm stressed I only think of food when I'm starving! I just wish I could do that on a normal day.
I have resumed my normal eating since the stress has subsided. Normal eating sometimes means eating too many sweets out of boredom, or worry like I did today. Hoping to get this eating thing worked out someday soon.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
grat·i·tude
The quality or feeling of being grateful or thankful:
I struggle with the concept of gratitude. I feel like I'm thankful and grateful, but I always seems to slip back into complaining and being negative. I never really get it. I'm trying to work on this. I have so much to be thankful for.
I seem to always start projects or have ideas, but never see them through. That is going to end today! I'm going to start a gratitude journal. I think this is a good way to remember the little things in life that we often forget.
If you have sometime, please watch this video. This is the reason that I'm writing about this topic today.
Today I'm grateful that I can sit home and relax....since I had a busy day yesterday
I'm grateful for my beautiful family who loves me no matter what
I'm grateful to see the sun come out and feel the cool breeze through my windows
Monday, September 24, 2012
Arsenic In Rice
I know this might be a little late since the new about Arsenic in Rice came out last week, but I haven't really had time to blog until now.
I'm not sure that I want to eat rice in any form after hearing the news. I just recently purchased a 10lb bag of rice since it was on sale. I figured I always use it and it was a great deal and would last a while. Now, I have not idea what to do.
Dr. Oz stated that if you eat rice you should rinse if first and then boil it in six times the water, draining all water out once it's cooked. I feel that is a lot to do just to eat rice and not sure if it's worth it. Once something gets into my head that's it!
What do you think of this news, and how are you handling it?
I'm not sure that I want to eat rice in any form after hearing the news. I just recently purchased a 10lb bag of rice since it was on sale. I figured I always use it and it was a great deal and would last a while. Now, I have not idea what to do.
Dr. Oz stated that if you eat rice you should rinse if first and then boil it in six times the water, draining all water out once it's cooked. I feel that is a lot to do just to eat rice and not sure if it's worth it. Once something gets into my head that's it!
What do you think of this news, and how are you handling it?
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Eczema
I was told a few month ago by the Dermatologist that I had eczema on my finger. It was a constant dry scaly patch on my finger. At first I thought it was dry skin, but it just got worse.
I used the medication that was prescribed for 2 weeks and it got better. It has started coming back now. Something told me to do some research. I came across a few sites that claim it eczema could be caused by certain foods such as, dairy, wheat, grains, and sugar.
I love all of them! I can't image really living without any of these foods, but at the same time I feel like one of them could be the problem. The only way for me to find out is to just cut back on these three one at a time and see if I notice any changes. I'm starting with dairy. So I will see how it goes.
The thing that bothers me most is that I just went for a physical and had blood work, I'm completely healthy! Ugh, just don't get it. I'm hoping I get some answers soon. For now I'm trying to figure this out on my own before going back to the Dr. I started using the cream again.
On another note, I haven't binged or emotionally eaten at all this week. I'm really fighting to eat only when I'm hungry.
I used the medication that was prescribed for 2 weeks and it got better. It has started coming back now. Something told me to do some research. I came across a few sites that claim it eczema could be caused by certain foods such as, dairy, wheat, grains, and sugar.
I love all of them! I can't image really living without any of these foods, but at the same time I feel like one of them could be the problem. The only way for me to find out is to just cut back on these three one at a time and see if I notice any changes. I'm starting with dairy. So I will see how it goes.
The thing that bothers me most is that I just went for a physical and had blood work, I'm completely healthy! Ugh, just don't get it. I'm hoping I get some answers soon. For now I'm trying to figure this out on my own before going back to the Dr. I started using the cream again.
On another note, I haven't binged or emotionally eaten at all this week. I'm really fighting to eat only when I'm hungry.
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Food rut
So the title of this post says it all, I'm in a big time food rut! I just have lost the desire for the foods I was once enjoying. I don't like when I get like this. I just need to try some new things and some new recipes.
I'm going to check out some blogs for some new recipes or healthy snacks for this week.
I finally let go of those negative feelings that came along with the family drama that was going on...thank God! I realize that emotions and stress will always be part of life. I have to remember to give myself credit for how far I have come.
One thing I notice has changed about me is, I now have a voice. I might let things stress me and will emotionally eat at times, but once I figure it out I'm able to speak up about my feelings. That used to be impossible for me. I would just take all the negativity out on myself.
I know i'm not where I want to be just yet, but thank God I'm not where I used to be!
I'm going to check out some blogs for some new recipes or healthy snacks for this week.
I finally let go of those negative feelings that came along with the family drama that was going on...thank God! I realize that emotions and stress will always be part of life. I have to remember to give myself credit for how far I have come.
One thing I notice has changed about me is, I now have a voice. I might let things stress me and will emotionally eat at times, but once I figure it out I'm able to speak up about my feelings. That used to be impossible for me. I would just take all the negativity out on myself.
I know i'm not where I want to be just yet, but thank God I'm not where I used to be!
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