(This was actually 4 days ago as I write, but I'm gonna catch up.)
The telephone pole was approaching and I was attempting to swerve out of its way when it struck the front end of my car.
I don't know who was to blame for the accident; I wasn't looking.
In attempting to kill a fly I drove into a telegraph pole.
These are SO funny, They are actual insurance statements. They've been around for years but they came to mind as I think about what my focus must be in order to change. There are moments when we look back to see if we are trailing toilet paper, so to speak. But we go on to our destination.
I will hit what I look at. If I focus on what I'm trying to leave - I will hit that. over and over again.
Oversized navy polo with red shoulder stripes. Cuffed jeans. Sandals.
I felt: comfortable. A bit more sporty than feminine. Needed poetry, so I added very feminine jewelry for juxtaposition. Felt good.
was perceived: as energetic and happy
Week 2 in Style Therapy has us look at roadblocks to our thought process. Day 9 is Body Confidence. Automatically I groan. And then I say, "Look forward!"
Her line says, " When a negative thought pops in your head, I want you to say 'Nope! Try again.' I do this all the time. Sounds insultingly simple, but it works."
I'm totally inclined to believe her. It takes so much repetition to re - form a thought pattern. But it simple actual technique.
30 days though. I don't think I've ever done anything other than brush my teeth and talk to God for 30 straight days. I never go about my quiet time or read my Bible the same way, I have tried to diet, to journal, to write three things I'm thankful for. I seem to hit a snag. I have obviously not blogged for 30 consecutive days.
But I actually have done the book entries. So this is the recounting of what I wrote plus extra thoughts.
Today, we are told to look at our body, even the parts we don't like, with gratitude.
We're to describe the moment when my relationship with my body went negative.
• My dad's comments on my body and my mom's method of tugging on my clothes that were a fashion opposite of who I am. She dressed me as a preppy, gamine, tailored, pixie. I wanted soft and poetic. I wanted pretty long hair.
Next, we were to focus on one feature of our body that we like. I chose my eyes. I like the color of them. They're like the ocean. And Ireland. And I like my hair, in the way it has turned gray. It is soft.
•We were to have a look at our body. Say truth: My body is kind and huggable. It smiles. It goes on adventures and glows in the presence of family.
•3 things I can do to improve my relationship with my body:
1-Be healthy - and kind. Sleep. Veggies. Fresh air. (sitting outside right now). Move my body in fun way (dance, swim, walk in new places.)
2-Be thankful out loud as I look in the mirror. Every time, preferably, give thanks.
3-Invest in caring - fashion, hair, massage. (slow fashion is actually a wise use of money)
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