Howdy Gentle Reader,
Another crisp day in the big city. Lovely weather though! This is my favourite time of year - the colours of the leaves (there will be LOTS of photos soon), the chilly breezes, and the "fresh start" feel of the season. I think of it as spring cleaning for the soul!
As we discussed yesterday, it's soooo easy to let discipline take a vacation during the summer. My "occasional" weekly sorbet treat suddenly became the daily norm. When the owners AND staff ALL know you by name at ye olde ice-cream shoppe, well you know it's more than a rarity that you're there. Including the cleaning lady!Yup true! ![]()
Same with my painting and photography. I am even lucky enough to have a studio in my home but it's also very easy to not see the obvious around you - blank canvas waiting for paint, boxes of art supplies staring at you from the shelves, etc.
So here I was happily enjoying my new sorbet habit and yet neglecting my usual painting routine that I love so much. It felt so good though - rewards for no work!
However, I'm all about loving the individual and never about guilt or criticism. There's enough negativity on the planet that you don't need to add more to your own personal world. Every day is the chance to start again and move in a more positive direction. I'm always about baby steps towards your goal. Appreciate the fun you had with the sorbet (or trips to the beach, buffet, or couch to watch tv!) and make changes to your life that will better enhance YOU!
Please take out your "ta-da" list (and that metallic glitter pen - oh I KNOW you have one), and I want you to add two NEW healthy habits to it. If you're like me and want your Fall clothes to fit a little looser (crazy that the humidity shrinks stuff over the summer eh??), write down that you'll take the stairs 50% of the time over the next 3 weeks and will walk for 25 minutes a day. I'm not suggesting drastic changes and certainly not going cold tofurkey (as we say in my family - Veganland!). Any shift that severe will not want to stay around for long.
Today give yourself a few extra hugs and enjoy a relaxing warm beverage as you write your "ta-da" list! I'm proud of you!
Linda