GRATEFUL FOR PRACTICING YOGA

I am grateful to the Almighty because He has allowed me to practice yoga.

I learned that in order to have peace and harmony in oneself one must change a negative perspective to a positive perspective by using positive affirmations.  I'm going to make that my intention today.

It may not be real but it will keep me safe and happy.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR YOGA IN MY LIFE

I am grateful to the Almighty because I have taken yoga from the mat into my life.

I realized when I started to think about the yogic phrase, "keep the light shining within you," that there are so many ways that I use the yoga principles in my life on a daily basic.  

These principles have kept me emotionally, spiritually and physically healthy.

I am grateful to the Almighty for keeping me healthy by sending me to yoga.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR THE LIGHT INSIDE ME

I am grateful to the Almighty for the light that shines within me.

I'm not concerned that winter will be here with it's dark days with little light.  I know how to find the light inside of myself.  I know how to find joy and stillness inside myself.

I have learned how to meditate so that I can quiet my thoughts.  I practice yoga the same way.

I am grateful to the Almighty for this.

Thank you.

GRATEUL FOR A HEALTHY BIRTHDAY

I am grateful to the Almighty because today is my birthday and He has allowed me to be healthy and happy in the present moment.

I am learning to let go of that which doesn't serve me so that I can heal.  I am learning to be content in the moment, with myself and my accomplishments.

I am celebrating my successes and accomplishments and learning to let go of my disappointments. 

I am learning to be like water.............fluid and flexible as I make the necessary changes in my life.

I am taking myself up a new road, a new path.  It is slow going but I will get there because I have options and choices.  The Almighty will make sure that I don't get stuck.

I am grateful to the Almighty for helping to shine the light in me.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR PRACTICING YOGA

I am grateful to the Almighty because I practice yoga and I have learned so much from it.

Yoga has kept me happy and healthy for the last few years because I have learned how to focus on being and on my breathe.

Yesterday the instructor spoke of "the opening of a door into 2017."

That means so much to me.  It will allow me to look inside myself.  It will allow me to become authentic...........to become the person that I was meant to be.  I can be intimate with myself. What is my core?  What is my essence?  What are my truths??  Who am I? What are my wants and needs?   As we move into 2017 I resolve to continue to let the light shine within me as I finally become myself.  I will be intimate with myself.....................into myself I see.  I like what I see and I'm proud of my successes and accomplishments. 

I am walking down a new path.  It will be slow going.  It will be a new story.  I will not be stuck.    I will create space because I have options and choices.  I will get rid of the clutter because I have clarity and insight into that which I do.

The Almighty brought me into yoga and I am so grateful for what I have learned.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR LIVING IN THE PRESENT

I am grateful to the Almighty because I have begun to work on being conscious of living only in the present.

I tried it yesterday and I had an amazing day from practicing yoga in an All Levels class to walking outside for two hours!!!  

I will practice yoga in two classes today and walk.

Dinner will be tofu which I love.

I will embrace each moment that I breathe.

I will read and relax.

I am grateful to the Almighty for my new life.  May I continue to be healthy, happy and safe.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR WAKING UP HEALTHY

I am grateful to the Almighty because I wake up healthy in mind, body and spirit and I am  ready to start the day.

I promised myself that I would be grounded today.  I will be ready to meet life's challenges.  I will not live in the past but be content with myself and my life in the present.  I will surrender and accept that which doesn't serve me so that I can move on.  I will be like water, fluid and flexible, and able to make changes in my life.  I will appreciate all the blessings in my life.  I will celebrate all my successes and accomplishments.

That is what makes a person healthy in MIND, BODY and SPIRIT.

I will be that person.

I am grate to the Almighty for this.

Thank you.

UPDATE:  What a wonderful day with all that I've learned in yoga as part of me.  I took the Holiday All Levels Class.  I walked for 2 hours in Winter on Christmas Day.  I'm making chicken for me for dinner on the second night of Hanukkah.  I am fining ways to distance from those that I don't need in my life.

THANK YOU ALMIGHTY FOR WALKING BY MY SIDE.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR THE SABBATH

I am grateful to the Almighty because today is the Sabbath and I will be going to services at PJC.

It is a spiritual time and it allows me to again reflect on the way that the Almighty is watching over me.

I have such gratitude towards Him for walking by my side and protecting me.

Thank you and may it always be so.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR THE LIGHT IN MY LIFE

I am grateful to the Almighty for all the light that He shines into my new life.

I am grateful to the Almighty because He allowed me to practice yoga.  As a result of yogic principles I was taken into the light and my entire life changed.

Yesterday at practice, the instructor spoke of the connection between LIFE, LIGHT and YOGA.

I began to realize how yogic principles have changed my life.  They have changed how I think and what I say.  They have changed how I feel both about myself and others.  They have had such an amazing effect upon me.   From the moment that I learned to pause before I spoke to be able to keep my balance, my life changed for the better.  It is now a quieter and more calm life as I continue to treat myself with love and compassion and practice self-care.

I am grateful to the Almighty for this on the eve of the Sabbath.

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW PATH

I am grateful to the almighty for the new path that He has placed me on.

It is a new story.  It is slow going.  I am taking some of the old story with me.  However I am a different person with different goals, dreams and expectations.  I know how to take care of myself.  I treat myself with love and compassion and positive affirmations.

Gone are the false dreams and expectations. They have been replaced by my very own truth. I am beginning to understand my core and my essence. I see the authentic me.  I am intimate with myself.  This unfolds each day.  I'm learning how to keep myself safe, healthy and happy.  

I am grateful that the Almighty continues to walk beside me to help me create a new story.

Today I practiced yoga, walked at The Home Depot, attended an art lecture at the library and participated in my Memory Workshop.

That is a wonderful new path.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR FLOWING LIKE WATER INTO CHANGES

I am grateful to the Almighty because He has helped me to internalize the idea of flowing like water in order to make changes in my life.

One of my false dreams was to see the two of us as a couple.  Yesterday I invited him to hear Alyson Richman, the author, speak at the Syosset Library.  He worked very hard to find an excuse not to attend until I finally uninvited him and then of course he wanted to go but it wasn't going to happen.  Why??  I decided to flow like water and create another scenario where it would be impossible for him to attend.  

I went with my friend.  I enjoyed the presentation and then did some errands.

I'm proud of myself because I have given up false dreams and illusions and learned to flow like water and make changes in my life.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR THE LIGHT

I am grateful to the Almighty for the light that He shines within me.

This has made me the strong, determined woman that I am.

Last night was my final class this semester (2016) at The Adult Institute For Jewish Studies. I really did enjoy both the class and the lectures.

Today I will practice yoga, walk and do some chores.

I will meet the author Alyson Richman at the Syosset Library.  It is their Year-End Celebration.

I am grateful to the Almighty for my new life and the light that shines within me.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR THE CHANGES IN ME

I am grateful to the Almighty for all the changes that He has helped me to create within myself.

I am much happier now than I have ever been.  While it is true that I still suffer from Generalized Anxiety, I find that Meditation really helps to take the edge off as I start the day.

I am focused on enjoying the present moment and I really stop myself from living in the past or planning the future.  That is an amazing change in me.  I enjoy each moment as it floats by.

Just for the present day I try to control my anger.

I try to remind myself to keep the light burning within me as these cold winter days approach.  I did very well yesterday.  I practiced yoga.  I walked.  I saw a film/dinner with him and lived in the present.

Today I will walk and practice yoga.  I might go to Cindi's to look at their sales.

Tonight is the last session of my course at the Institute For Adult Jewish Studies.  It went quickly and I enjoyed it.

Thank you Almighty for standing next to me and helping me make these changes.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL TO THE ALMIGHTY FOR THE LIGHT INSIDE ME

I am grateful to the Almighty for the light that shines inside of me.

In this season of darkness (Winter) I hope that the Almighty keeps the light shining inside me.

Yesterday we had a mini-snow storm and yet it was a wonderful day.  Technology allowed me to pray with Rabbi Jay and Jenn on Lifestream.  I was able to read, meditate, and relax as a Sabbath should be.  In the evening I watched a wonderful science fiction HBO special.

Today the snow has melted and is off to practice yoga and walk and any other adventures that the Almighty has in store for me.

Thank you Almighty.

I hope that you continue to watch over me and let the light shine within me.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR A CALM SABBATH

I am grateful to the Almighty because He made it snow today.  Although the forecasters had said only 1-2 inches, there is a lot more out there.

Winter has begun.

The snow will give me a chance to pray at home and to be grateful for the wonderful things that  the Almighty has done for me.

I wil breathe and live in the present and be grateful for my new and wonderful life.

Good Shabbos Almighty!!!

Thank you for this day and for my new life.

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL WEEK

I am grateful to the Almighty for the wonderful week that I have had.

There were three checkups and each one was a good one.  I am so grateful to the Almighty for making this happen.

I am also grateful that tonight is the beginning of the Sabbath, a time for rest, reflection and relaxation.

Thank you Almighty for this amazing week.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR MY NEW LIFE

 I am grateful to the Almighty for my new life.

I am grateful that I had a wonderful checkup.  Dr. Vezza was so proud of me.  I too was proud of myself and so grateful to the Almighty for always standing beside me.   The funny thing was that my sugar level was about the same even after all the changes which showed me that it must be genetic but yet it was still good.  My cholesterol went way down!!!!!

Today I will practice yoga and walk.  I will go to The Fresh Market too.  The doggie's rash checkup is today.  It has been a doctor week.

Tonight I will read and finish a film that we started.

I am grateful to the Almighty for my new life.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR HEARING "LET IT FLOW LIKE WATER"

I am grateful to the Almighty because I practiced yoga yesterday and the instructor spoke of "letting it flow like water."  She then spoke of "accepting change."  If you can't do that you must "walk out of the room."

It hit home.  That was exactly what that psychiatrist said to me on that fateful day July 31, 2012. 

I need to do this with all of them and now that I am aware of this and it makes sense to me, I most definitely will do that.  I will do it for me.  I have become much better about not acknowledging to them the horror that they cause.  However now I must let go of them completely meaning not to let anything that they do or say bother me.

Today is my checkup.  I hope and pray that it is a good one.

More later........................................................................

The doctor said that my checkup was excellent and to keep up the good work.  I'm on the list for an ecocardiagram in March.

We went out to dinner to celebrate.  I ate not one but two desserts!!!!!

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR BEGINNING TO UNDERSTAND "CONTROL"

I am grateful to the Almighty because I am beginning to understand the concept of "control."

It is difficult for me because there is so much sadness in my life and I am constantly going forward with a brave and happy face.  I internalize a lot of it and never let it go.  It is hard to accept seeing all my dreams shattered.  I feel too old to create new ones.

I'm trying to let it go. I'm trying to rid myself of these thoughts.

It's not easy at all.

I know that the Almighty is with me in this struggle.

I am grateful for that.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR LEARNING ABOUT CONTROL

I am very grateful to the Almighty because I practiced yoga yesterday and learned about the concept of control.

I learned that there are things that you can control and things you can't control.  You need to make a decision if you want the things that you have no control over in your life.  You have to then let go of that which doesn't serve you so that you can move on.

I intend to practice this.  It will help me to live a quality life.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FO EACH NEW DAY

I am grateful to the Almighty for each and every day that He gives me.

I am trying to live in the moment, in the now, in the present and enjoy each second.

Today I will practice yoga.  I will walk at The Home Depot.

Our plan is to see a film at Cinema Arts and go out to dinner.

I am grateful to the Almighty for these moments.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR THE JOY EACH NEW DAY BRINGS

I am grateful to the Almighty because I have leaned to live in the present and to be happy with the joy that each new day brings.

Everyone has thoughts.  I acknowledge my thoughts and let them float by like a cloud because I am in charge of my mind and not the other way around.

This has allowed me to enjoy the pleasures that each new day brings.

Today I will attend services. I will walk, read and meditate.  I will watch a film in the evening.

I will relax too.

Thank you Almighty for each and every new day and the joy it brings.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR EMBRACING CHANGE

I am grateful to the Almighty because He has taught me that change is inevitable.

As a result of this I am present in each moment of  my life and enjoying every moment.  It doesn't pay to worry because then then I'm in a future which may happen or may never happen. 

Thank you Almighty for helping me to learn this.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR THE JOYS IN MY LIFE

I am grateful to the Almighty for making me aware of the joys in my life.

This is not the road that I thought that I would travel.  However, I have created (with the Almighty's assistance) a wonderful life and I am truly enjoying it.

Last night I had dinner with my friends from Sisterhood and I truly enjoyed the book club discussion.  I especially enjoyed binging on chocolate.  My friend gave me an entire bowl of blue M&M's to eat.  This is my free space before my checkup next Wednesday.

Today I am getting my hair cut and colored.  We are going to the mall to pick up my birthday gift as well as some other stores where I will make purchases. Dinner will be at Brio!!!!

Thank you Almighty for the joys in my new life.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR DOING A GOOD JOB

I am grateful to the Almighty because He sent me to the Joshua Greene workshop and I read The Gita.

I took to heart the section that speaks of doing the best job that you can possibly do.  This is what I have done all my life.  However, The Gita then say that you are not responsible for the results.

This has allowed me to listen to the stories of The Triad without feeling responsible for how they lead their lives and the mistakes they make.  I can enjoy my own life.  

Today I will walk and practice yoga.  My course on Mindfulness Meditation is over and tonight I can re-join the Sisterhood ladies for dinner and a book discussion.

Thank you Almighty for helping me to see my life as it is and helping me not feel responsible for the lives of others.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR THE JOY IN MY LIFE

I am grateful to the Almighty for all of the joy in my life.

Last night, my course on the Ashkenazic Jews was very enjoyable as was the lecture on the history of the musical Fiddler on the Roof.  I enjoyed them both. I enjoyed sitting with friends too.

Today I will practice yoga and walk at The Home Depot.  Their is a Title Swap with the librarians at the Syosset Library that I am going to this afternoon.

Matzah is being groomed this afternoon too.

I am enjoying all of my new adventures.

I have the Almighty to thank for all of this.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR LEARNING TO MEDITATE

I am grateful to the Almighty because He has helped me to put into words that I must SURRENDER, ACCEPT and LET GO of that which doesn't serve me so that I can heal.  I must do this with GRATITUDE for learning something about myself in the process.

It is slow going I have to admit especially when it is late Fall going into Winter and I am indoors more.  

My plan is to MEDITATE and that will help me to move forward.  MEDITATION will help me to live in the moment and appreciate it.  It will help me to be CONTENT with the moment, with myself and my accomplishments.

Thank you Almighty for all your help.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR INNER JOY

I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given me inner joy.

I awaken happy and healthy.

I await the new adventures of the day that are mine.

Yesterday I attended services and kiddish where I sat with other friends.  I walked at The Home Depot.  I read my newspapers and my book for the yoga book club.  I meditated.  I texted friends.  In the evening I did laundry and put away summer yoga clothes. I watched a film.

It was a day filled with inner joy.

Today I will practice yoga and walk.  I will read my book and the newspapers.  I will meditate.  In the evening I'm going out to dinner with him and to see a film at Cinema Arts.

I am filled with inner joy again.

I am grateful to the Almighty for this day.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR AN OPEN MIND

I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given me an open mind.  As a result of that I am able to absorb the things that I learn.  I am able to apply them to my life.

Today I an going for my yearly blood test.  I hope and pray that it will be without issues so that I can continue to enjoy the new life that the Almighty has given me.  My checkup is in about two weeks.

I continue to enjoy all the things that I do.  Today I will walk, practice yoga and I am having my hair blown out.

I am treating myself with calmness and kindness.  I think that this is the result of the meditation that I practice daily. As a result of this I have more time to enjoy life.

I hope and pray that the Almighty will continue to love and protect me.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR LEARNING TO LET GO

I am grateful to the Almighty because I am slowly learning when and how to express myself and then to let go of that which doesn't serve me so that I can heal.

It is a slow process but one that I am definitely willing to work on so that I can heal.  I am learning, through yoga, how to be aware of my needs and my wants and to let go of that which doesn't serve me so that I can heal.  When I find myself thinking of things through the lens of a negative perspective, I try to make it positive by giving myself positive affirmations. I try to be aware of what I need.  I show a lot of gratitude because these situations and people have taught me things that I need in order to move on with my life.

Thank you Almighty for always walking by my side.

I am grateful.