Goldie, whenever things start to seem rough, you just get on down to the beach and look up at the sky for awhile…and suddenly you won’t feel so big.It's something apparently Goldie Hawn's father said to her when she was younger. I guess something about being reminded of that 'bigger something' out there than myself is very helpful. I'm still feeling obstinate, but this is a good start. So far, a sugar-free day.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Morning Thoughts
So I've not been abstinent (I've been OBSTINATE though!) since Christmas. I have a whole laundry list of things and people to blame for that which I could easily list, explain and rationalize. But, somewhere, I know that's not really all true or what it's all even about. I've been most unwilling for a few weeks here. But I'm trying very hard to be most gentle with my sweet self. At least, that's the advice I'd give someone else who was in my spot. But, I'm here, on this blog, and whatever got me here - yay! Actually - I know what got me here - I was reading a blog (I love blogs!) and encountered a quote that kind of shook me and brought me back to earth:
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You can recommit, recommit, recommit as often and as many times as you need to, and every time is a new start with no strings attached. I really believe that, and I really believe in you and your power, determination, humility, and fierceness. I'm so proud of you for coming back to you and what you want for yourself again.
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