I can only change me.

So I wrote a blog, saved it and did not post. Thank goodness. That is not how I feel really. That was then (silly moment of irritation) and this is now. My little ramble….

The truth never needs defending. I am so pleased to have mostly let go of that need to vent and that bogus idea that I can save the world. We have a certain amount of time on this planet and no one knows exactly how long and I will do my best to try and live it peacefully. That is it. What is more important than peace and love? Well self-growth in my eyes does rank up there for sure. Forgiveness, for sure.

I think true connections come from really understanding and sometimes best friends bloom from crazy uncertainty and frustration. I wonder about the first flower that bloomed ever when no human was around to see it. Nevertheless it did and though it likely only lasted a short time with the environmental abuse, it came back stronger and stronger. We humans can take notes from flowers. The flower thing is really from A New Earth which I am reading for the second go. AND I AM ACTUALLY MEDITATING this time. That is my commitment to relaxation and myself.

I am respecting myself lately and seeing the beauty that is internal and external. This IS NOT and will never be negative. We are here at this site because we have treated ourselves with disrespect - feeding ourselves to the point of growing and growing and growing….not the good kind. The time to show ourselves, YES OURSELVES the love is now. We can not look to others to build ourselves up. That is simply unfair. We must love ourselves and share in love, yes or no? I am not great at understanding love, but slowly the snail gets there. And as I read in my current text Anatomy of the Spirit, I learn how important it is to see and heal ourselves and not look outward for that which we want to happen and heal inward. And this was what I needed to read RIGHT WHEN I READ IT…….Think less, act more! (Wish I could take credit for that one, ha!)

I have been looking to David for support to limit my sugar, when it is not his hand that is putting the sugar in me. With him, others or just me, the decision is mine to treat myself well. I know what this means. It is not denial. It is the right amount of food at the right time. Numerous factors affect what we eat, but it always comes down to, “Is this what my body needs and wants?” Sometimes I think I do need that dark Dove chocolate…. but one piece, maybe 2, but never the whole damn box! Fixed myself, I buy the box with 4 chocolates. Not so economical, but I get all I need and want. It is a better choice for me. Plus I want chocolate much less then I use to, so that helps.

I love this site. Old buddies and new, ones I “see” frequently and ones I do not see so much, I think you all are great. We all have different paths and different amounts of time we can spend on the computer. I am thankful for this site and all the positive energy we share. But when there is something that is not happening as we would like it to happen, WHY can’t we do something within our positive abilities and ACT? Wait a minute, *ponders question* ….We can! I forget this sometimes.

I wish Everyone a great day. ;)

ONE MORE thing….. I write about my cat because I love him dearly. Animals, not humans, animals are the only ones who behave 100% of the time with integrity and honesty. Plus, fur, love their loveliness.

5 Comments so far

  1. babyjoggermama @ June 24th, 2008

    Great blog!

  2. moonbeam65 @ June 24th, 2008

    You made me laugh Jennifer. The processes we go through… the destinations we arrive at.

    Not only I wrote THE BLOG (the bomb)and thankfully I did not post it but I did send it to a wise and kind buddy of ours who confirmed that it was for the best to let it go.

    Hugs and have a wonderful Tuesday.

    Allowing things to play out on their own… seeing our personal triggers that magnify reactions… learning to not be reactive… ebracing differences and tolerating frustrations… these are about weight loss, life journey, a flower, a cloud, a smile, a hug, a friendly joke…

    Also thank God for an ability to forget things that sometimes comes handy when you can’t let go. Every day we wake up anew.

  3. kamaperry @ June 24th, 2008

    Awesome, in the end all we can do is change ourselves, right? WWE make the choices. Great blog!
    And I love my animals, too :)

  4. buttercup @ June 25th, 2008

    Totally COOL blog my friend. Love IS the most important thing. From that, we find peace, we learn forgiveness, and it ALWAYS leads us to self-growth. It’s my fav word. 1 Corinthians 13 is my fav reading in the Bible. It defines love. LOVE it! HA!

    Your analogy with the flower was beautiful and it put my mind in a beautiful spot this morning. A simple Shasta Daisy emerging from bud to blossom. Ahhhhhh… peace.

    I can now honestly face this day with a smile on my face and one in my heart.

    Hugggggggggggggggggggs Jenny,
    Oh, and just so you know, a tree is being planted in your name. Didn’t know that did ya? :)
    Shan

  5. JustJane47 @ June 26th, 2008

    Loved loved loved your blog today Jennifer.

    I can see such beauty inside and out when I read your words :)
    You seem to be so focused on your life. Working hard on some things, and letting others go. Too much stress is poison to our bodies. I’m living proof, but taking one day at a time and accepting life..living life and having friends like you make this world a beautiful place!!!

    Have I told you how much I care about you today???? Well thisssssssssssssssssss much!! Love ya Jennifer.

    Oh..a tree planted in your honor…that Shana is a rare find isn’t see…hehehehehehe….how nice of her!!

    I made a MII for my WII game system and named her Jennifer!!! Shes my favorite MII, but a tree has my MII beat!!! LOL!!!

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