Well, on Thursday I will begin a journey into the unknown. I've talked about lifestyle changes in the past, and I've asked you to search your souls regarding your current lifestyle, and if it's where you want it to be.
Financially I can say, "definitely not." I'm underemployed.
I've been on Facebook a lot this week. There are a number of my friends who have recently lost their jobs. Although in my secular abilities, there is nothing or very little that I can do for them. Nevertheless, as a child of God, I know that He hears prayers, and miracles are performed everyday. Therefore, I place each and everyone of them in my prayers. But...what about me? Well, I also know that the Lord wants us to come to Him directly with our requests and petitions. I read scripture and have conversation with the Holy Spirit who shares my soul.
I took a part-time job to help bring in extra money as an After-School Instructor. I am working to build the Tahitian Noni business with my husband. Finally, I work with writers to get their books in print. I am not a vanity publisher or traditional publisher. I am a Publishing Consultant. I do the technical layout and preparation for the printer. The current project has been a little harder to finalize. I am using Lulu Publishing for the first time, and a number of adjustments had to be made. It should be turned over to Lulu before the end of Wednesday this week.
Physically I can say, "definitely not happy with my weight."
I'm overweight and feeling sluggish each day I stuff my face with chocolate bars and cookies. Intellectually I know what I'm doing is not good for me, but emotionally I need to feed on "Hershey bars with almonds and almond laced cookies." Now I rationalize that the candy bar only has 190 calories per serving size. That's 5 blocks and there are 15 blocks total. Not bad. Not bad if I could stop at 5. The almond cookies are sugar free. I don't have the package around because, "I ATE THEM ALL."
I just finished my three day Trim Plan 40 cleanse. I did okay on it, but I cheated two out of the three evenings. I ate cookies Sunday and Monday evening at around 9:00. It's seems this is my witching hour. I'm off the computer and I'm bored with TV. We are both tired from our long day, but not ready to go to bed.
So looking back what have I learned? I have a problem. I need discipline.
Well on Thursday, June 4th I will be facing the hardest series of challenges in my life. At 58 (59 on the 24th), I will be working side-by-side with youth 30 and 40 years my junior. Teambuilding and preparing for my summer vocation in the Philadelphia Freedom School movement. I will be training to be a Servant Leader Intern.
I will write a daily account of my experience, no matter how difficult or embarrassing. I believe that it is never too late to change an unfulfilling lifestyle. My lifestyle journey has been successful, with minor trips along the way. I recently found this quote, "A trip is not a fall, it's a forward motion." So, as long as I moving forward, I'm advancing to a life that I believe the Lord has in store for me. A lifestyle that is abundant, and financially stable, with good relationships abound.
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