GRATEFUL THAT THERE IS BALANCE IN MY LIFE

I am grateful to the Almighty because it was He who sent me to practice yoga and it was there that I learned through the poses to balance my life.

I am grateful because in learning to balance my life, I have let go of that which doesn't serve me so that I can heal.

Today I will attend services at PJC.  I will read and walk at The Home Depot.  I will also meditate at Plainview Meditation.

I am grateful to the Almighty for the balance that my life has.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR THE BREATHE

I am grateful to the Almighty every day of my life for the breathe that is in me that allows me to enjoy each and every moment of my life.

I pray that I will be in good health for many years to come.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL WORLD

I am grateful to the Almighty because on this Thanksgiving Day I can really appreciate the wonderful world that He gave me.

I am healthy.  

I am happy.

I am the matriarch of a wonderful little family soon to have an addition.

Today I will be going to Shula and Ellie for the holiday.  Izzy and Hilary are picking me up.  

I'm practicing yoga in the GRATITUDE CLASS........

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

My Gratitude Class was absolutely wonderful as was my Thanksgiving.

I have learned so much this passed year from the Almighty.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR THE OM IN HOME

I am grateful to the Almighty because He has made me healthy and happy so that I can practice yoga.

I learn so much there.

Yesterday things were put in perspective as Elyse explained that the OM is in home.  For years I never even considered the house that I lived in to be my home.  Thanks to the Almighty I do and I had tears in my eyes when I heard this.

Today I will again practice yoga.  I hope to meditate and have Louis blow out my hair for the holiday.

I will read, relax and BE in MY HOME.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR MY NEW LIFE

I am grateful to the Almighty for the wonderful new life that I have.

The way PTSD works is that I'm sad in the morning.  It isn't depression but it comes as a result of what was done to me.  As the morning progresses it lifts and I am grateful for my life and grateful that those who abused me are gone.

Today I will practice yoga.

I believe that I will be able to take a walk this afternoon as the weather is beautiful 

I also have to buy a dessert for Thanksgiving.

Then it's home to read.

Thank you Almighty for my new life.

I am grateful.

GRATEUL FOR A NEW DAY

I am grateful to the Almighty because I am healthy and there is a beautiful new day ahead of me.

Yesterday I did so many fun things.  I practiced yoga.  I went shopping at Trader Joe's.  I took Matzah in for a grooming and I got a manicure.  I made stir-fry tofu for dinner.

Today I will practice yoga and then clean the house.  I'm looking forward to stir fried tofu again.    

I have to call Dr. Vezza to make a checkup appointment.

I will attend my class at The Jewish Institute.

Thank you Almighty for a beautiful new day.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR MY LIFE

I am grateful to the Almighty for my entire life.

I know that friends say that I had a tough life but it was the toughness that made me the person that I am today.

The Almighty walked by my side always.  I succeeded at school.  I absolutely defined myself by my career even today.  I asked the Almighty for daughters.  I wanted a grandson and then a granddaughter.  I wanted a split level house in the suburbs.  I wanted to travel in the United States.  I wanted to own property on the East End and experience that.  I wanted to participate in a Jewish center and community.  I did that. 

Most of all I wanted to be healthy and happy.  The Almighty provided that also.

I believe that the Almighty tested me like Job in the belly of the whale.

I never gave up hope.

I may have questioned why but the Almighty was always in my heart.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR INTENTIONS

I am grateful to the Almighty because He sent me to a wonderful meditation workshop dealing with how to love yourself and I learned so much.

I do love myself.  I'm very proud of me and all that I have accomplished.

I am so happy that I create an intention for myself each morning and I work on it.

I am grateful to the Almighty for walking by my side all of my life.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR SAVORING THE MOMENT

I am grateful to the Almighty because He sent m to practice yoga and I have learned so much.

I have learned to create space in my mind by letting go of that which doesn't serve me.

I have learned to appreciate the moment.

Yesterday I learned to savor the moment.

I am grateful to the Almighty for this.

Today I will again practice yoga and then prepare for Shabbos.

I am grateful to the Almighty for teaching me to savor the moment.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR ALL MY CONNECTIONS

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

My friends cared about me and that helped me to survive the most horrific time in my life.

Now I'm able to plan activities and really enjoy life.

Today I will practice yoga in two classes.

My hair will be colored and blown out.

Tonight I'm having dinner with my friend Margie.

Life is wonderful.

I am so grateful to the Almighty for this.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR LEARNING TO APPRECIATE MY LIFE

I am grateful to the Almighty because He has seen fit to give me an amazing life and I am so grateful for this.

Everyday I appreciate my life.  That gives me space in my mind to see the joys and not the sorrows.

Today is a wonderful day.  I will practice yoga in Margaret's class as well as in The Yoga Book Club.  I have two therapy appointments today.....with both Judith and Kyra.  This evening is Torah Fund at Joyce's house.

Busy! Busy!  But oh what fun.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR SPACE

I am grateful that I practiced yoga yesterday because the instructor spoke about yoga giving us space.

What exactly does that mean??  It means that one has to LET GO OF THAT WHICH DOESN'T SERVE YOU to have room for life.

I tried it this morning and it worked!!!  It will take time but I will make it part of me.

This morning I will practice yoga. I hope to pick up my ring too.  Then I'm meeting the girls for our Tuesday lunch and then we are all going to book club at the library.

Tonight I have a Sisterhood Executive Board Meeting.

Life is good.  I have space.

Thank you Almighty for this.

I am grateful!!

GRATEFUL FOR BEING RETIRED

I am grateful to the Almighty because I am retired and can finally appreciate what that means.

Today I will practice yoga.

There are newspapers to read and friends to call.

I have errands to do.

I have a home to clean.

Tonight I will be taking my course at The Jewish Adult Institute.  I will be speaking to the Rabbi after class about the baby's Hebrew name.

All this is done peacefully and with a smile.

I am grateful to the Almighty for this.

Thank you!!!

GRATEFUL FOR A QUIET DAY STAYING HOME

I am grateful to the Almighty because yesterday was the Sabbath and I had a quiet day staying home.

It was the creature's day of birth and I wanted to see if I could stay home.  I did and enjoyed every moment of it from sleeping late to drinking coffee slowly while reading my two newspapers to saying my prayers. I did however go to meditate.  It was a beautiful and spiritual day.

Today I'm visiting Dana and Seth.......I'm leaving at 9:45!!!

I had a wonderful visit with Seth and Dana.  They both make me feel at home an really care about me.  We talked, laughed and gave each other little gifts.  I ordered Japanese food for lunch.   Going home, I dropped Dana off at her doctor......and then went home.

I went to Pasteria for dinner. 

I'm really happy and grateful to the Almighty for this.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR THE SABBATH

I am grateful to the Almighty because today is the Sabbath and I was exhausted and so i slept late and am not attending services.

I will say my prayers at home because I can!!!!

Last night I spoke to Sari about the baby's birth and the wedding.

I said my prayers and ate dinner happily.

Today I will read and relax.

Later in the day I will walk at The Home Depot and meditate.

Thank you Almighty for my life.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR THE ULTIMATE FREEDOM

I am grateful to the Almighty because He has sent me to yoga and it is there that I learn the words to understand how my life has changed.

Last night I chose to take an evening class along with my daytime class because I could. Leslie's theme this week because Veteran's Day was Monday was freedom.  She spoke of the ultimate freedom meaning being able to express yourself.  That is what I NEVER could do growing up as I was always mocked.  I couldn't do it in marriage because I needed to be safe and there could be repercussions.  Even by being quiet the creature abused anyone that I was close to.

Now I have the ultimate freedom.  I can express myself without the wrath of my abusers.

Ironically today I will not be practicing yoga as I will be going to a breakfast of the F.R.E.E group.

My friend Karen is meeting me at home and we are going together.  Later I have a meeting with Doreen and Nanette and Blayne to discuss the breakfast we are planning for long term members of PJC.   Tonight Sari and I will discuss Dana and Seth's wedding.

I have ultimate freedom to do this.  I am living the life I want.  I feel balanced.  I feel happy.

Thank you Almighty for this ultimate freedom.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR A FIRE IN MY BELLY

I am grateful to the Almighty because I practiced yoga yesterday and the instructor spoke about having a fire in your belly.

To me this meant that you must always be strong and resilient.

I am grateful to the Almighty because He made me strong and most of my dreams did come true!!! 

Today I will practice yoga in two classes!!!!  I will have my hair blown out and go food shopping.

Tonight I'm having dinner with friends and going to Yoga Nidra.

I am grateful to the Almighty for my life.

Thank you!!!!

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW DAY

I am grateful to the Almighty for this beautiful new day.

I am healthy.

I am happy.

I can breathe in my own home calmly and peacefully.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR FREEDOM

I am grateful to the Almighty for the freedom in my life.

Yesterday was Veteran's Day and I practiced yoga in two classes.  Leslie spoke of the gift of freedom in our lives and related it to the veteran's.

I now am free.  However I am human and it bothered me that I married a creature and that I could not change that creature and it had to die for me to be free.  I tried so hard to get it to understand how to be human BUT it never could or would.   I did the same thing with my mother and nothing helped.  They were wired incorrectly.

Last night I attended m class at the Jewish Institute.  We had read Yani on the Mountain and the discussion was quite good.

Today is our last Art Tour of the Fall season.  We are going to MOMA.   I will discuss the trip later....................

I had a wonderful time.  I am grateful to the Almighty for all that He does for me.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR CALMNESS IN MY HOME

I am grateful to the Almighty for the calm feeling that I have in my home.

It is clean and warm and oh so silent.

There is nothing to fear........no strategies to create.

I don't have to run out on a cold morning.

Matzah feels the calm also as we hug!!

Today I will practice yoga in 2 classes.  I will be discussing the first story, YANI ON THE MOUNTAIN in my course at the Jewish Institute tonight.

I am grateful to the Almighty for all that I have.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR MY LIFE

I am grateful to the Almighty for the life that He has given me.

I feel calm and happy.

Today I will practice yoga.  I will be going to Trader Joe's.  I need to put gas in the truck too and get the truck washed. My plan is to head down to Weight Watchers to put that back in place in my life. I also intent to purchase coffee at Dunkin' Donuts like I used to. There are  books and newspapers to read as well as the short story to finish for tomorrows class. All of this will be done in the peace and quiet of my home.

I am grateful to the Almighty for this life.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR THE CHANGES IN MY LIFE

I am grateful to the Almighty because I practiced yoga in Leslie's class yesterday and she spoke of the positive aspects of change.

I must admit that I am grateful to the Almighty because within all of my psychological abuse I was resilient and able to adapt and make positive changes in my life.

I am now reaping the benefit of all those changes.

I enjoy each day to the fullest and am grateful for having that day.  

Yesterday after I practiced yoga, Nick re-did my hair so the it was purple to his liking.  I love it. I shopped at Fairway and had Renee at Solomons clean my jewelry and put on me the butterfly I had bought for the holidays.  I went home to prepare for Shabbos.

Now I'm getting ready for services.  This afternoon I hope to read the story for Rabbi Conn's class in Israeli short stories.  I will walk at The Home Depot and Meditate.

I love that the creature isn't here to spoil my health and happiness.

Thank you Almighty for all that you have done for me.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR FRIENDS

I am grateful to the almighty because He has given me the ability to make friends easily.

Yesterday was a case in point.  I really needed to get to the DMV to get my enhanced license.  Karen is having issues with her daughter and couldn't go.  I called my financial advisor and friend Dom and we went and got it and it's done.

I was able to clean the entire house.  Then I practiced yoga at an evening class that I had never gone to.  I took myself out for dinner and ate cookies!!!  There goes my A1C  but I can always improve!!!!!

Today I will practice yoga and then get my hair re-purpled and then blown out.

Tonight is the Sabbath.........a moment that I truly enjoy.

I am grateful to the Almighty for the life that He has given me.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR MY STRENGTH

I am grateful to the Almighty for the strength that He has given me.

I am grateful to the Almighty for my smile........and my laugh........and my new life.

Today my friend Dom and I are going to the DMV to get me an enhanced drivers license.

I am grateful to the Almighty for all that I have, all that I am and can be.

Thank you.



P.S.   I now have an enhanced drivers license.   I came how to clean the entire house.  I'm going to practice yoga in a new class tonight and take myself out for dinner.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR LEARNING TO BE BALANCED

I am grateful to the Almighty because He sent me to yoga and in yesterday's class the instructor spoke of maintaining balance.

This was something that I never had my entire life as my days was filled with my safety and strategies to keep me alive and safe.

Yesterday I visited my grandson Remi.  It is so wonderful visiting without the creature.  I can be me and everyone is relaxed!!!!

Today I will practice yoga.

I have an appointment with Judith.

I have to organize the material that I'm bringing to the DMV because I'm going with Dom tomorrow!!

I have begun to take my blood pressure for my annual checkup in December.

Tonight I'm going to Greek Express with friends and then to a mini-course given by Rabbi Conn on tattoos.

Thank you Almighty for my new and wonderful life.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR LEARNING TO LET IT GO!!!

I am grateful to the Almighty for teaching me to practice yoga because it was there that I learned that I must let go of that which doesn't serve me so that I can heal.

It's tough to do BUT most of my memories aren't real.  They are fantasies that I created and I must remember that.............it's tough when I'm confronted with the facts.  Then I have to split my life in half and remember how successful I am.  It's a processed I don't have a lot of patience.

Today I will be practicing yoga. 

 It's Election Day and I will be voting.  

I'm going to visit Remi.

I called Dom and made arrangements to go to the DMV with him on Thursday.

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

I will continue to rid myself of that which doesn't serve me so I can heal.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR JOYFUL DAYS

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

Yesterday Meditation and Movement Workshop was just awesome.  I really had fun.  Dinner with my friend Marilyn was also fun.

Dana and Seth were married in Prospect Park yesterday!!!!!

Today I'm practicing yoga.

 I'm having lunch at a new Mexican place with my friend Estelle.  Chores will follow this. Tonight my friend Gail is picking me up as we are attending classes at the Adult Institute.

Life is so good.

I am grateful to the Almighty for the joys in my life.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR MY NEW LIFE

I am beyond grateful to the Almighty for the new life that I have.

Yesterday I attended services and kiddish.  I read the papers and my book.  I walked at The Home Depot.  I had a delicious dinner.   I am beyond happy to the Almighty for all that He has given me.

This morning I will again practice yoga.  Later it's off to get a manicure/pedicure.  This evening I have a Meditation Workshop with my friend Marilyn.  We are going to dinner too!!

I am grateful to the Almighty for my new life.

Thank you!!

GRATEFUL FOR LEARNING TO LISTEN TO MY NEEDS

I am grateful to the Almighty because He has taught me to listen to exactly what I need.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR THE SABBATH

I am grateful to the Almighty because today is Friday.......the beginning of the Sabbath.

I approach this day with such calm and peace.......it is so beautiful.

Today I will practice yoga and Louis will blow out my hair.  Nick has been trying to get my hair to be more purple.....  Then it's off to Solomons to approve a new design for my engagement ring......

I'm making chicken  for dinner.

Thank you Almighty for my healthy, happy and calm life.

I am grateful.