Well I promised I'd be back and report on my journey. So here goes. Try as I might I could not stay away from the bad news. Since my family and friends knew I was trying to go cold turkey and avoid the monster vision (T.V.), they felt compelled to let me know all the sordid details of the demise of our freedoms. But if I hadn't had their input, total strangers informed me of our sorry state of affairs.
My personal quest for a change in my physical, mental, emotional, financial and spiritual advancement saw some improvement, but I have a way to go. Physically I lost a few pounds, but not enough to brag. Mentally I did read and blog, but didn't reach my goal of putting my books on the computer. Emotionally, well let's just say I was much calmer than usual. Although I am a pretty joyful and stable person anyway. Of course don't ask my family if that is true. They will tell you I have multiple ladies in my head. Financially we did earn more this month than we have in a while, but I must admit I allowed the husband make all the sales in April. I think he knew I was taking a back seat, so he increased his activity. So I guess you can say my plan worked. Now as to the Spiritual aspect of this trip. I did well for the first week and a half. But, talking to the Father after a long absence was a little more challenging than I expected. However I am back in the habit and intend to stay there!
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Signing out for April
It is time to take a look at my life and see if there is a way to make a better me. Thus, I am signing out for the month of April.
My plan is to avoid television and as much unpleasantness as possible. This includes family members, friends and just plain folks who are negative or who cause me to be negative. If I could go away and hide for a month I would do so. If I could simply not speak to anyone for a month I would do so.
My brain is over stimulated. I am not getting any younger, slimmer, prettier, smarter, or any further ahead in the game of life. Therefore, I will read a lot and I will try to become inspired to start finishing the many books I have started. Some of those books just have titles.
I also will stop eating salt, which is a long time habit that has probably already done irreversible damage to my heart, blood vessels and brain.
Without salt I should become slimmer. If I read and write, I should become smarter. If I become slimmer I will probably look younger. If I look younger and become smarter, I will probably feel prettier. And I may find a new exciting course for my life.
The above is a clear possibility and some foolishness. But I believe it to be necessary for my sanity. Although I can not totally avoid life, because this is FairTax month and I will have to compel myself to attend a TEA party and maybe a meeting or two. And then I have to interact with people in my work. But I can limit my conversations to dialog that is necessary.
And finally, I will commit to speak to my Lord every day this month. For although he has been very good to me, I have avoided him for a long time now. Only speaking with him as my spirit moves me not as his spirit moves me. What a wasteland we create for ourselves; what opportunities we allow to pass us by. If only we would call and wait upon the Lord. If only we would embrace the Peace that Passes Understanding.
I Was Lost, But Jesus Found Me, Found The Sheep That Went Astray. Put His Loving Arms Around Me, Drew Me Back Unto His Way.
The Lord willing and the creek don't rise and Obama hasn't given America away, I will see you here in May with a full report on my little side journey in life.
Keep smiling and don't forget: for comic relief listen to Joe Biden.
My plan is to avoid television and as much unpleasantness as possible. This includes family members, friends and just plain folks who are negative or who cause me to be negative. If I could go away and hide for a month I would do so. If I could simply not speak to anyone for a month I would do so.
My brain is over stimulated. I am not getting any younger, slimmer, prettier, smarter, or any further ahead in the game of life. Therefore, I will read a lot and I will try to become inspired to start finishing the many books I have started. Some of those books just have titles.
I also will stop eating salt, which is a long time habit that has probably already done irreversible damage to my heart, blood vessels and brain.
Without salt I should become slimmer. If I read and write, I should become smarter. If I become slimmer I will probably look younger. If I look younger and become smarter, I will probably feel prettier. And I may find a new exciting course for my life.
The above is a clear possibility and some foolishness. But I believe it to be necessary for my sanity. Although I can not totally avoid life, because this is FairTax month and I will have to compel myself to attend a TEA party and maybe a meeting or two. And then I have to interact with people in my work. But I can limit my conversations to dialog that is necessary.
And finally, I will commit to speak to my Lord every day this month. For although he has been very good to me, I have avoided him for a long time now. Only speaking with him as my spirit moves me not as his spirit moves me. What a wasteland we create for ourselves; what opportunities we allow to pass us by. If only we would call and wait upon the Lord. If only we would embrace the Peace that Passes Understanding.
I Was Lost, But Jesus Found Me, Found The Sheep That Went Astray. Put His Loving Arms Around Me, Drew Me Back Unto His Way.
The Lord willing and the creek don't rise and Obama hasn't given America away, I will see you here in May with a full report on my little side journey in life.
Keep smiling and don't forget: for comic relief listen to Joe Biden.
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