Today is May 24th, 2007 (wow - tomorrow is my oldest daughters birthday. I had her 19 years ago) and I am 43 years old - a mom, a pretty good significant other and a proud founder of the most incredible women’s organization. And last week when I started down the road to giving this weight backto the universe - or back to people who need the weight (how selfish of me to keep it when others need it…pssh!) - I am all of this and 162 pounds. - of which I have gained nearly 20 pounds in the last three years while in Florida. Child custody, moving away from family, starting a business, whatever the reasons- I have decided I was just not living the celebrated life that I speak of - I am happy, generally- but when I look in the mirror at the rolls - I get this sinking feeling - my self image is not how I feel in my head. So since last week I have walked/ran 77 miles - still going to the beach twice a day - which is awesome….drum roll…. another great discovery hit me like a ton of bricks. Yesterday I walked past the mirror and I WOKE UP to the fact that my eyes went straight to my midsection, my oversized BIG belly (thanks children: amoung other things) - instead of my strong powerful tan beautiful legs, my now slendering arms, the tiny bit of muscle pushing through on my shoulders. GOSH - no wonder I am gaining -  I have been focusing on what does NOT work, instead of what works. And we all know that what we focus on is what we get more of!!!! Lesson Learned…I GET IT!
Mindful Voice - I see all the beautiuful parts of my body when I look in the mirror each time- and I feel how excited I am knowing that I am achieving great progress each day. I am thankful the rest of the body parts will become “part of the whole” very soon.
