Monday, April 28, 2014

a moment to refocusonlife ~ evolution

Every day I learn things. Heck, I might even say I learn something every single minute of life. But to learn, we have to be open and receptive to what we see, hear, smell, taste, and touch around us.

Selfie Saturday
One thing I've continually tried to improve over the course of my lifestyle change is receptiveness. Receptiveness helps bring about clarity. With this past weekend's clarity, I have become quite sad because I realized that I truly have no self-control. 

I've mentioned my lack of ability to control myself around a buffet, but I'm beginning to learn that my diesease, overeating, will truly be my lifelong struggle. 

As I wrote this, I was going to bed sad. Satruday I had no self control. I ate too much. I ate too much of the wrong things. I feel incredibly guilty, but as I process this guilt, I'm trying to keep it in perspective. That perspective is that it was one day. Tomorrow is a new day.  

But, there are bizarre circumstances several days this week. A couple of events. Food events. One on Tuesday. One on Thursday. Another on Friday. Another on Saturday. Oh my wow. 

I give up. No, actually I do not give up, but I'm going to have to avoid the scale this week. I hope it isn't too severe.

Happy week my friends! 
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4 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 28, 2014 at 9:55 AM

    Keep on chugging my friend. You will slip but you have done wonderfully in overcoming what will continue (as you said) to be you life long problem. I am inspired by how much you have done and hope that I can have a small part of the success you have and continue to have in your struggle.

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    1. Leslie W. CothrenApril 28, 2014 at 10:17 AM

      Thanks John! It inspires me (and keeps me honest with myself) to know that others are actually inspired and watching.

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  2. UnknownApril 28, 2014 at 3:09 PM

    I though about this a lot. really. I started to respond with a word of encouragement. Then I realized as I thought about you, your children and Mark, just what an amazing person you have become. Your determination and courage have inspired me. Your friendship enlightens me. And I am honored to be counted within your circle. I happened to read something today that I think fits here so nicely. It is from Voice of the Martyrs but was an original quote by John Piper. "It is better to lose your life than waste it".
    When I consider who you are as a father, a partner, a friend, a coworker and all the other hats we wear, I know that yours is a life NOT wasted. Struggling is a fact of being alive. Embrace it, and thank you for making my life a little better and the others this blog touches. YOU THE MAN! :)

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    1. Leslie W. CothrenApril 28, 2014 at 6:13 PM

      John A--your comment has brightened my day. That is, by far, the most incredible thing anyone has said to me lately. You don't know how much I appreciate your friendship and the lovely words you have spoken.

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