Some of you may have noticed I have not been around for a whileโฆ rest assure, all is well in my world.ย ๐ค๐
I have just been contemplating if I am a part of the problem or the solution.ย ๐ค๐ย While my intention by posting is to provide valuable insight into self-healing๐ซ, from my own personal experience, I wonder if supporting an app that takes soo much of our timeย ๐ย and attention is actually helpfulย or not.๐ฏ
Today I went for a walk. I loveย ๐ย long walks in solitude amongst natureย ๐ฟ๐ณ!!! I canโt tell you how many people are simply just going through the motions thoughย ๐๐พโฆ they are walking their dogs๐, or simply walking๐ถ๐พor some were even riding a bike๐ด, literally staring at screens!ย ๐คณ๐พ๐คท๐ฝย I laughed a little out loud as I passed the ones walking their dogs because its funny to think about how the dog seems to be walking them!ย ๐นย When the dog stops, the person stops and waits while entertaining themselves with their device. When the dog walks again, they follow! Its soo ridiculous! God forbid they use this valuable time with their doggy to provide them love and attention?ย ๐๐ย ๐ย Maybe a digital detox could be exactly what you need right now! How about looking at the sky๐ซ, the trees๐ณ, the plants๐ฑ, or listening to the sounds around you?๐คย I understand presence is difficult these days with all the distractions we as human beings have created. I give love๐ย and acceptance๐คย to all who currently prefer their device to nature, as I too have been there. I just feel like itโs a problem when at any given moment we are aware of what someone else across the world ate for their breakfast today but are not aware of our very own thoughts, feelings and emotions.ย ๐ฏ๐โจ
This past weekend I enjoyed a few days of eating. It was great!!! All 'mucusless' foods of course, like different fruits๐๐๐, roasted corn๐ฝ, BBQโd zucchini, bell peppers, eggplant๐, okra, saladย ๐ฅetc. Its been tough getting back into the juice this week because once I start eating again, it all tastes soo good and I feel I canโt stop! BUT if I drink enough of the concord grape + lemon juice๐ท๐ย (2-3 litres a day) there are no cravings!ย ๐โจย Today was a particularly difficult day for cravings though as I didn't drink enough of the juice during the day whiles I worked in a health food store that has its own organic, vegetarian hot food bar.๐ฒย (Noahโs on Bloor for those of you from Toronto.) The smells were intense! BUT it has been worth it to stay strong!๐ ๐ฝ๐ช๐ฝ While fasting I notice things like, an overall feeling of peaceโจ and contentment๐, more energy๐ซ, more optimistic attitude ๐โฆ on my walk today for example the senses were acute. โบ I was aware of each and every sound in nature, from the birds singing ๐ถ๐ฆ to the squirrels ๐ฟ playing in the trees to the acorns falling, it was amazing!๐ I love being so present to the moment!!! The colours ๐ of the sunset ๐ which made the clouds pink were vivid. The scents of the plants and flowers ๐ผ all so fragrant.
I donโt know many people who desire or have adopted a lifestyle similar to mine however I am grateful for where I am today. Less is really more! ๐โบ
I am sending light๐ and love๐ to all of you who struggle with being with yourโselfโ. ๐ I know how difficult it can be and how quickly one begins to feel lonely. But I also know that time with oneโselfโ allows for self-reflection and ultimately compassion and love of the self and therefore others. ๐
May all beings be happy. ๐๐ค๐
โจ
I have just been contemplating if I am a part of the problem or the solution.ย ๐ค๐ย While my intention by posting is to provide valuable insight into self-healing๐ซ, from my own personal experience, I wonder if supporting an app that takes soo much of our timeย ๐ย and attention is actually helpfulย or not.๐ฏ
Today I went for a walk. I loveย ๐ย long walks in solitude amongst natureย ๐ฟ๐ณ!!! I canโt tell you how many people are simply just going through the motions thoughย ๐๐พโฆ they are walking their dogs๐, or simply walking๐ถ๐พor some were even riding a bike๐ด, literally staring at screens!ย ๐คณ๐พ๐คท๐ฝย I laughed a little out loud as I passed the ones walking their dogs because its funny to think about how the dog seems to be walking them!ย ๐นย When the dog stops, the person stops and waits while entertaining themselves with their device. When the dog walks again, they follow! Its soo ridiculous! God forbid they use this valuable time with their doggy to provide them love and attention?ย ๐๐ย ๐ย Maybe a digital detox could be exactly what you need right now! How about looking at the sky๐ซ, the trees๐ณ, the plants๐ฑ, or listening to the sounds around you?๐คย I understand presence is difficult these days with all the distractions we as human beings have created. I give love๐ย and acceptance๐คย to all who currently prefer their device to nature, as I too have been there. I just feel like itโs a problem when at any given moment we are aware of what someone else across the world ate for their breakfast today but are not aware of our very own thoughts, feelings and emotions.ย ๐ฏ๐โจ
This past weekend I enjoyed a few days of eating. It was great!!! All 'mucusless' foods of course, like different fruits๐๐๐, roasted corn๐ฝ, BBQโd zucchini, bell peppers, eggplant๐, okra, saladย ๐ฅetc. Its been tough getting back into the juice this week because once I start eating again, it all tastes soo good and I feel I canโt stop! BUT if I drink enough of the concord grape + lemon juice๐ท๐ย (2-3 litres a day) there are no cravings!ย ๐โจย Today was a particularly difficult day for cravings though as I didn't drink enough of the juice during the day whiles I worked in a health food store that has its own organic, vegetarian hot food bar.๐ฒย (Noahโs on Bloor for those of you from Toronto.) The smells were intense! BUT it has been worth it to stay strong!๐ ๐ฝ๐ช๐ฝ While fasting I notice things like, an overall feeling of peaceโจ and contentment๐, more energy๐ซ, more optimistic attitude ๐โฆ on my walk today for example the senses were acute. โบ I was aware of each and every sound in nature, from the birds singing ๐ถ๐ฆ to the squirrels ๐ฟ playing in the trees to the acorns falling, it was amazing!๐ I love being so present to the moment!!! The colours ๐ of the sunset ๐ which made the clouds pink were vivid. The scents of the plants and flowers ๐ผ all so fragrant.
I donโt know many people who desire or have adopted a lifestyle similar to mine however I am grateful for where I am today. Less is really more! ๐โบ
I am sending light๐ and love๐ to all of you who struggle with being with yourโselfโ. ๐ I know how difficult it can be and how quickly one begins to feel lonely. But I also know that time with oneโselfโ allows for self-reflection and ultimately compassion and love of the self and therefore others. ๐
May all beings be happy. ๐๐ค๐
โจ
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