I begin with a bang….. the excuses and justification generating system begins in fits and bursts ….. good intentions are steam-roller- flattened and silenced…..I am back to the place I started from.
The story of my life and my desires to be fit, eat healthy, de-clutter, knit away my stash, brush the doggies, stay in touch with loved ones!! Sounds familiar, doesn’t it? I hear the same story, with a few changed details, from my feisty knitters at the studio, my friends and hill soul-mates at tasty lunches, my pals and gals in the city. We all want to change something about ourselves, and then we have to watch our best intentions bite the dust.
Moving to Ranikhet and adopting a quieter and simpler life has given me the space to see myself with clarity, objectivity and with lots of gentle compassion. That strong voice of “you are not good enough/you cannot do this/you are useless” has been stilled somewhat. Compassionate acceptance of me and my foibles, generous appreciation of the blessings and miracles surrounding me and a tight string of clear pragmatic common-sense have helped me to soar while remaining grounded.
It’s five weeks since I blogged about taking 5 baby steps on the journey to improve matters in my life..https://damiracle.net/ntsm-old/step-by-step/ Today, I share the ups and downs with my dear readers. ..The daily routine details were erased in 10 days flat, but the overall picture is a good one!
• Yoga and strength training on a daily basis..
o Have been working out regularly and I can see and feel the results. In addition, I bask in the after-glow of success for the entire day.
o It helped to start small. It helped to reward myself ( my first cup of tea) and it helped to talk about it.
o I plan to continue the same regime and follow the same timing this month.
o One small change—no exercising on Saturday. A break is a good way to come back with renewed vigor.
• Completing some of my WIPs
o Limited success.
o This step was not well defined and remained vague.
o “Vague” moves to” Vanish” rapidly…so, here is the definition for this month–I will complete this throw.
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• Keeping enough yarn only for ME
o Failed completely.
o Indulged in some amazing yarn from Ponycraftstore.com
o Am getting some special sock yarn, this yarn from friends!
o I need to delve inside my mind, and my yarn stash for a solution to this yarn collecting habit.
• Brushing the dogs every morning
o Very little success—ok..let me come clean. Brushed them only thrice.
o The darlings never complain and I take their affection for granted.
o We have a saying—the noisiest problem gets the maximum attention. Doggies, learn how to be noisy and demanding.
• Clearing out clothes from cupboard
o Total success and totally thrilled at realizing how little one needs to be well dressed.
o Am following the the 333 project and what a stroke of genius it is!
o The cupboard breathes easy. I take a few minutes to pick up my clothes for the day and then I am free.
o Hema is mildly scandalized. She saves her salary to get clothes, and here am I packing away my garments!
o Will continue with these 33 items till end of June.
and that, my dear readers, is that.