One of you wrote to me that you are tired and despondent… Well so was I. I think sometimes bad things happen in the world that frighten and hurt us, distract us from doing good for ourselves. We are aging and slowing down and if we don’t adjust our diets and exercise we’ll go down that rabbit hole into old age. I’ve actually not had coffee, bread, cheese, (all mainstays!!!) since Sunday and I’m not sluggish and sleepy. In fact I’m more awake. I start my day with warm water with lemon in it, and I’m stuffed with a breakfast smoothie of strawberries, blueberries, Silk Almond milk (unsweetened), 1/2 banana, protein powder and ice. A blenderfull fills about 2 glasses. I’m excited about working in the yard and in my office. As usual things have piled up, and I’m on the attack! We are getting new shelving and I’m getting rid of ugly file cabinets in art room. Yesterday I made 2 Home Depot runs to buy mulch. I resisted the young men who wanted to help me carry the bags of mulch… I promised them: "I need the exercise!" After lifting 15 bags of mulch out of the store, into my car and out of my car, and spreading it, I have a beautiful front yard. I’m off now to dig weeds and clean up my back yard. Need more mulch. Full of energy. Positive. If I get grumpy and think, "He’s mean; I’m mistreated." I just say, "Get over it, get going on your own stuff." Believe me, he’s not mean!!! And I’m not a victim! What happened? Maybe this is the big "turning 70 year," and I’m not about to give in to old age just yet. So, let us focus on health and being kind. Loving others as God wills doesn’t hurt. God bless you.
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