Argumentative

For the life of me I don't know why some people have to be so argumentative. Why is it so hard to just get along with people? Personally, I would rather just get along with people and go on about my merry little way. If you don't like someone why not just cut them out of your life and move on. Why continue to play childish games?

Mike Tyson

I just watched an interview with Mike Tyson that was recorded just a few days ago. From the way he talked he seems to be a changed man. I have heard the old saying so many time that a tiger never changes his stripes. While it might be factual that a tiger cannot change his stripes, I do feel that a person can change. I have to admit when I see Mike Tyson I still have his old image in my brain and I felt negativity toward him. But after watching this interview I do feel that he has changed. Sometimes it is upsetting to me when I hear people use the words "Once a cheater, always a cheater". My path has not always been on the straight and narrow. I have done some things in my past that I am not proud of but I am no longer that person. No one's life is set in stone. A person can choose what path they wish to take in life. It is their option to be less that or more than. I spent many years being less than and I spend everyday trying to be more that I was the day before. Not better than...just more than. People can and do change. Everyone has the ability to change their lives. I think its kind of funny that Mike Tyson of all people has been my inspiration for the day. If someone would have told me yesterday that I would view him with reverence I would have laughed. But today I do look at him in a whole new light. I pray that he is truly on the right path because he could be an inspiration to some many. If Mike Tyson and Marsha Ann can change then so can you.

Black Cloud

Have you ever had someone in your life that just the very thought of them makes the pit of your stomach knot up? It isn't a hate type thing it is more of a black cloud. You have known them for years and because of all of the ugliness you are just done with them but every once in awhile you will see something that reminds you of them and the black cloud comes seeping back in. Even if it is for a moment that is too long of a time to allow them back in. It is very sad to me because of all of the missed blessings if only things could have been different but they never will be. Time and time again chances have been given and the person just tosses them aside like they are old dirty rags. Disgarding your feelings because deep down inside they are bitter and mean. I can never imagine going back to a time of allowing the black cloud to be an every day part of my life. I live in the light and have no room for black clouds.

Zipping my lips!

Within the past few months there was a bit of drama that came along and I kept my mouth shut about it. Then the drama got better but then came back with a vengance! I still kept my mouth shut and hoped the drama would soon pass. But lo and behold snide little things are still being said and the ugliness still continues. Annnddddd I still keep my mouth shut. However, in the past few days it has gotten harder and harder to do. The drama has now partially moved on to others and I so badly want to warn them of what their future will be like but I have decided to just keep my lips zipped and pray that before too long things will die down and the ugliness will stop. Part of me feels like I am not being a good friend by doing a little bit of warning but the rest of me knows that time will tell all. I won't have to say a word.

"Truth always lags behind, limping along on the arm of Time." ~ Baltasar Graci·n

Back on track

My hubby and I went on a cruise for my 40th bday and had an ab fab time! Buuuutttt I gained 5 pounds while we were gone. I don't think it is that bad because the food was so lavish on the boat. I am back on track with my clean eating though. I got a hold of my eating quick so I wouldn't fall back into my old habits. I also have resumed my workouts at the gym. I haven't been there since November of last year. I am so sore today but it feels great to be geting back into shape. I am a very competitve person and need the extra push of competition to keep me on track and get me motivated so I decided to sign up for a 5k that takes place in October. I have never ran a 5k or any other marathon before. I am very excited and think its going to be a great motivator for me. I looked up the winning time from last year and have to beat 25 minutes. I am going to train hard to beat that time! I will be tracking my progress on here! Wish me luck!

Eating Clean update

I am down 35 pounds since I started eating clean! I am so happy. This is one of the easiest things that I have done. I have a ton more energy, my skin feels great, and I am sleeping better at night. I so happy about this lifestyle change!

Don Miguel Ruiz's 4 agreements -Code for life

agreement 1

Be impeccable with your word - Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love.

agreement 2

Don’t take anything personally - Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won’t be the victim of needless suffering.

agreement 3

Don’t make assumptions - Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness and drama. With just this one agreement, you can completely transform your life.

agreement 4

Always do your best - Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse and regret.