I've never posted to you before but I came across your post to Pam on her thread, Shine like the Sun. In it you wrote about taking actions toward creating a life that brings beauty, passion and joy and that you were willing to help her. Would you be interested in tossing some hints on doing so to a complete stranger, namely me?
I'm ready to jump back into living again and am receptive to any hints thrown my way.
I quit smoking 7+ years ago. I told myself at least once a day for at least 10 years that I had to quit, that I was killing myself, etc. Every time I quit I started back again except for the last time and I KNEW from the 1st day that that time was different. Didn't use the gum or the patch. I guess it just came from inside. I finally realized that I was killing myself by smoking and that I wanted to live.
Of course, I gained 25 pounds. It took the separation from my H last year to start me losing the weight. I've taken off 30 pounds - went from a 14 to a 4! Worked out regularly till I got my new job a month ago. I'm going to have to re-adjust my schedule to keep working out - I miss it.
Thanks for letting me ramble - have a great weekend.
Mary
"God, help me keep my head up, my heart open, and know I'll always be guided along the path."
