December 24
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So nice having my sons home for Christmas. In addition to serving leftovers, we planned a low carb meal (Chicken marsala) that fits into the way my husband and I are eating now. Both of my sons are fit due to very high level of activity, both are runners and my oldest son is a physical therapist who does equine assisted therapy so he is running behind horses and lifting children and disabled adults onto them all day long. But both have also had struggles with their weight on and off through their lives inspite of high levels of physical activity. Both went for a long run together in the morning while I went to the Y for a swim.
I just received the results of some genetic sequencing which indicates I have a very high genetic tendency to obesity. My oldest asked with amazement--- ¨like you didnt already know that?¨ Yes I have suspected it but also am the kind of person who tends to take responsibility for everything and I also know obesity is not entirely genetic. My oldest told me he is so glad that having desserts had never been a regular part of our family life. He told me he has many friends who believe a meal is not complete without dessert. (Come to think of it I suppose it is unusual that my sons have been home for two days right before Christmas and none of us have had any cookies, candy, desserts, or sweet treats.)
Weight loss or maintaining weight is hard enough for me and my sons without having sweets around.
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Mindfulness to me relates to a life shift, an awakening if you will, I had a number of years ago. A female friend got exasperated with me and gave me the following: "why are you men so afraid of your feelings?" She said we don't even understand what they are. I asked her if that really applied to all men and only men. She said, well, it applies to you.
She then said: "feelings are merely the means by which your subconscious mind communicates with your conscious mind. That's all they are. That's why they exist. Your subconscious mind is an amalgamation of your natural instincts and life experiences. And it's making most of your decisions for you and you don't even know it. Instead you block that process as if it would make you less masculine or weak. Let me ask you...who's stronger, a person who taps into a useful even essential mechanism we have or one who kowtows to societal norm and in so doing becomes weaker?"
She then referred me to some resources which helped me understand this better. Our feelings can be a goldmine. Identifying them can illuminate the path to self care, change and the reconciliation of past wounds. On a daily basis, they're a check-in as to what's going on inside us and the more turbulent our surroundings the more helpful they can be.
I lay this out in case this is useful to others here, my approach is just one of many ways to be mindful. But it's my approach to mindfulness and it's been a great contributor to a better path.
Such an amazing and insightful post. Please share any resources you would recommend.
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Thank you. And Merry Christmas!
The resources I relied on were through an organization called Pathwork. Pathwork is based on a series of lectures along with groups and counselors who guide people along the way. The lectures themselves are cloaked in what on the surface seems like religious terms, but their value isn't based on religion. They're difficult and slow to read and require some translation. Despite those difficulties the lectures are incredibly enlightened, the closest thing I've seen to an owner's manual for the human mind and soul. My summary was just that. There's a winding road involved in extracting much of Pathwork's value.
If I haven't already dissuaded you, and I hope I haven't, below is a link for Pathwork, the organization and the lectures. I'd suggest reading Chapter 1, from there I could make additional suggestions. If you have interest there may be a Pathwork group in your area, they exist around the world. Feel free to PM me with any questions you might have.
https://pathwork.org/
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Exercise - X. Still on the DL.
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Have a wonderful day and congratulations for being here. :-)))
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DEC 22-24 - Pass days
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December 24
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12/24/2021
Exercise? Yep
Tracking? Nope
Calories? Hahahahaha!
Tonight was our Christmas celebration. My son came down from Phoenix, my daughters had a friend come over. I made out like a bandit, including GCs, a new laptop (YAY!!!), and a ticket to a showing of one of my favorite movies, "The Princess Bride," with a live Q&A with Cary Elwes. Much to my shock, the ticket also includes a meet and greet with Cary Elwes. All I had to say to my kids was "As you wish..." Hahahaha! We followed dinner and gifts with a walk through Winterhaven, a local neighborhood known for its holiday decorations. Haven't run or been out on my bike in a couple of weeks. That needs to change. As does my dedication to tracking. And the absolutely necessary changes to the way I've started eating again.
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