GRATEFUL FOR STRENGTH

I am grateful to the Almighty because He has made me a strong and healthy woman.

We are in the middle of a heat wave.  I walked from 7AM-9AM before the heat really hit. Soon I will be heading off to practice yoga.  I have already done the laundry and organized the bedroom so that he can clean.

I hope to get to the pool today.

The dog is going to the vet for another ear checkup.

I began a new book for another book discussion.

I am grateful to the Almighty for this life.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR ACCEPTANCE

I am grateful to the Almighty because I understand the idea of accepting your own life.

I now understand that accepting your life means to acknowledge the facts.  As a historian, I understand that very well.  I know that decisions are made with facts and with each situation that I am in,  I evaluate the facts to know what decision to make.

Based on all the facts, I know that I can NEVER buy another condo with him.  I'm fine with that because I am living in the moment in my little condo and enjoying it.

I'm living in the moment right now!!!  I'm going to walk in the HEART AND SOLE RACE.
More later..........................

I walked the entire race!!!!  It took a bit more than an hour and then I had to walk another hour to complete my two hours.  I'm proud of me!!!!!  I came home to read the papers and to pack for the condo.  We are going again on Tuesday-Sunday.  I'm also setting up a wash to do on Monday.

Soon I will be going to the pool.

The pool was so much fun!!!!  I met Sisterhood friends there and was able to go into the pool and finish my book.  When my friends left, I invited him to come.  I made tuna sushi and soon will start my new book.

I am grateful for my life.

Thank you, Almighty.

GRATEFUL FOR ACCEPTANCE

I am grateful to the Almighty because I understand what it means to accept ones life.

I practiced yoga yesterday and learned the true meaning of the term "ACCEPTANCE."  A person had to acknowledge the facts in a situation and then understand that it is what it is.  It doesn't mean that you are weak.  It means that you understand the facts and can make appropriate decisions for yourself.

I attended services today and went to kiddish with my friends.  I hope to be able to walk today in between thunder storms.

I am grateful to the Almighty for His helping me to understand the true definition of acceptance.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR YOGA

I am grateful to the Almighty for letting me to listen to Hollie who told me to try yoga.  It has truly changed my life.

I tried a new class last night called Restorative Yoga and Meditation.  The instructor read a poem about a person who was never satisfied with the present moment. The person "wanted" Summer when it was Spring, Fall when it was Summer, wanted to be 30 when they were 20 and so on.................   That resonated with me because I have learned the joy of the moment.  I am so grateful for this.

I have learned, through yoga, to see misery in perspective.  I had a wonderful week because I never allowed his comments to become my entire day.

Today I will walk,  and practice yoga in two classes.  I have an appointment to have my hair colored and blown out.

Tonight is the beginning of the Sabbath and I will be home!!!

I'm excited.

Thank you, Almighty for yoga.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR THE RELEASE OF THE BINDS

I am grateful to the Almighty because He has sent me to yoga and it was there that I learned to release the binds that were making me depressed and angry.

I have learned how to enjoy my freedom.  Yesterday I walked.  I practiced yoga.  I took the doggie to the vet because he has an ear infection.  I took an Apple lesson. I'm reading a wonderful book...........life is amazing.

I take what he says in stride, always expecting it and not really caring anymore.  I'm not the teacher anymore trying to help him have a quality life.  He has his condo issue and I have, "do whatever you want." He himself has said, "If I make the decision, then who can I blame?" This is not my issue.

I don't rush to call the girls.  One doesn't call and I don't either.  The other texts and I text back. I'm offering no condo invitations this summer.  Remember what they did when they came? I'm proud of me.

Today I will walk.  I will practice yoga.  I have a new class set up for tonight in Meditation and Restorative Yoga too.  I am getting a mani/pedi this afternoon.  I turned down a dinner date with him to take the new class.  I'm proud of me.

I do it all with dignity, calmness and grace.

Thank you Almighty for releasing me from the binds.

I am grateful.

GRATEUL FOR MY NEW LIFE

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

I have gotten rid of the clutter and achieved clarity.  This really does give me insight into what I need to do to achieve a good life.  I am proud of myself each time that I practice stillness with him.  I am proud of myself when I am quiet.  

I am proud of myself when nothing stupid deters me from my original goal.

Today is a very cloudy day but I'm going to try and walk.  I will also practice yoga at the studio.  I have an Apple lesson to attend where I hope to do some work with I-Tunes and I-Photo.  The doggie has to go to the vet to have his ear checked.

Did I tell you that I went to a wonderful discussion of Animal Farm at my book club yesterday?

He spends his days playing "the condo game" and looking for a reaction from me and that isn't happening. Control over me has disappeared.

I'm so happy about that.

Thank you Almighty for my new life.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR THE CHANGE IN ME

I am grateful to the Almighty because He has helped me to change for the better.  As a result of this I am really enjoying life.

This morning I walked and when I returned I told him that I wanted to get the truck washed and the credit card to use.  He proceeded to yell and scream and threaten me.  I had no idea why this was.  I checked the shopping list using as a ruse that I wanted to make sure some things were on the list.  

I did NOT answer him but left to practice yoga.

I was very proud of myself.  This was the month where almost three years ago to the day, I answered him and he responded by calling the police and I was sent to NCMC.  

His power is gone.

He is a handyman.

I have changed.

Thank you, Almighty.

I am grateful.