Acceptance. I was reading a book last night, and acceptance was the topic. It was in Simple Abundance...I am sorry, I forget the author's name right now. Sarah Van...something. The point is that in order for us to move on in our lives, we must accept where we are now. That IS our weight on the scale, this IS our messy house, this IS my unfulfilling job, etc. Very simple. HUGE IMPACT! That idea clicked and clicked and clicked. It works in regard to accepting the death of my mom. It works in relation to the mess in my house. It works when I think about my weight loss, and how I've been in stall mode since Christmas. There's nothing magic about it...it is all ME. The good news is that if it's all me, then I can change these things. I can't change that my mom is in heaven, but I can change how I accept it or not. I can't wiggle my nose and clean my house (wouldn't that be GREAT?!) but I can choose one spot to clean and organize, and move to the next one. I can't change my past behavior with food, but I can change my behavior today. As the writer recommends, breathe a big sigh, and accept. Now change. I just love that.

I am grateful to wear my new size!

I am grateful for the opportunity to learn patience each morning, as I "accept" the traffic.

I am grateful for the seasons and the progression of life.

To be continued...

I'm sorry to keep posting on your journal! LOL,but its been the only real one Ive read, and I must say,after reading your entries that I think you are a very intelligent & strong woman! You are handling the loss of your mother very well & are learning about grieving which is very important! Plus journaling is a very important outlet as well!

I also like the idea you have to put 3 things at the end of each journal entry that you are thankful for-Im going to try to do that-it keeps things in perspective & reminds you that there are still good things happening & not to allow the bad things to over take everything

Ok, Im sorry again! But I just figured I'd try to give some encouragememt

& support while you are healing=)

~Heather