by the way

30 lbs and counting.

feel stronger, confident, centered - feel healthier, proud - calm.

working out in the morning rounds out my edges for the day, almost every day.

keep meditating, friend, that is polishing those rounded edges.

why we bully.

thinking about how we talk to kids about bullies, and it goes like this.

what do we need to grow? we know plants need food and light, soil, air.

what about us?

 if that is true, how do your friends have an impact on growing you? what is their intent? did you tell them that? how did they know? who decides how that feels for you?

so, when a friend does something kind, it makes you feel....


and you feel _____________- because.....

what if your friend said something mean.

what purpose does that serve? what is their intent?  HOW DID THEY KNOW? did they guess, or did you give them that information?

 who is responsible for how you feel?

do you agree or disagree with your friend? what do you think they are REALLY saying?

when someone says hurtful things, does that grow you?


what about when someone is kind. does that grow you? why or why not?


kids are so impacted by what others say. how can i help them see beyond that?

the immeasurable climb to the top and then teetering..

I have been with the same person for 17 years. I had an experience the other night with him that made we wonder if anything conceivable could actually extend beyond that experience.


wow.

I continue to meditate, and have a more conscious relationship with my body - and food - than I every have had in my life.

I am grateful for recognizing that I am a mindless eater and I tune out my inner voice. I have learned to diversify what is on my plate, add more flavors, cook more often, and eat more mindfully.

I am relieved that I am finally in a place to do this work - and look forward to the continued journey.