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Monday Mornings

Monday, February 12, 2018
I'm going to work on having more patience, kindness, and understanding towards people I encounter.  I've neglected these traits for awhile now and I don't believe they're

I had a wonderful weekend, spent with my perfect boyfriend, where we recharged and relaxed while enjoying each others company.  While it's painful to think we're both going back out into the big bad world, I'm going to muster as much courage, and patience and understanding as I can, and keep that with me throughout the day today.

Physically, I've maintained some of the cleanest eating habits I've ever had for over a months now.  Nearly nothing but vegetables/fruit/animal protein (no sugar, no starch/bread/potatoes).  I gave in this weekend and ate a bunch of junk.  While it tastes great, I have to remark at how exhausted I felt almost immediately afterwards.  Exhausted is an understatement actually; I was nearly comatose and had to relax on the couch.  Afterwards the slighted thing (moving to flip a load of laundry) seemed like a monumental task.  Note to self that junk food is awesome but I pay a price for eating it.

Monday, February 12, 2018 (Part II)
I'm writing this on my mat, having just come out of Savasana.

I've been missing an excitement in my day-to-day world.  The duty, pride, and responsibility is there, but I haven't been really excited for a while.  I'm feeling some of that excitement this morning, and I'm eager to get out into the world and share this version of myself.

Physically, my practice went well this morning.  My wrists are a bit sore from my chattarangas, and backbends but, other than that, I'm feeling prepped and ready for the day.

Namaste


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