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Metamorphosis

Lighten Up

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RawKnitster
on 06-11-2008 at 01:18 AM (720 Views)
Not doing good today. It's got to be a detox thing. Feeling stiff, lots of aches, especially in my legs, ankles are swollen. I just couldn't get warmed up. It's more than discomfort. Feeling mentally challenged and emotionally edgy.

I layed down to relax and meditate before writing. It was difficult to empty my mind and relax, it's like my mind was scratching and clawing to hang on to all the crappy little thoughts I was trying to erase. So I let them run around in there for awhile. Finally managed to let go and relax my body with some deep breathing. When I got up 20 minutes later I was so stiff I could barely move. But, I do feel a tiny bit better.

Thinking about what, if anything, may have set this off. After reviewing what I've been doing the last few days I see some things I need to change.

1. Drink more water, have been forgetting. Need a pint 3 hours after each meal, and/or 30 min before a meal.

2. Follow food combining guidelines. Stop combining fruits and vegetables in smoothies. For me, greens are not neutral. I cannot combine them with any fruit except apples and pears. Tastes good, but makes me feel bloated and uncomfortable for several hours.

3. Do some physically challenging activity or exercise everyday. No excuses.

4. Relax and meditate twice a day.

5. Lighten up!

Almost didn't journal tonight. Was afraid of complaining to much. Glad I did. Writing it out seems to help me deal with it.

STILL HERE, STILL RAW!
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  1. Pilgrim's Avatar
    Yay that you are still here, Rawknitster! You are remarkable. I like the way you have laid out a plan of action for yourself. Keep up the good work!
  2. monkapotapus's Avatar
    I'm sorry you had a rough day - ((((Rawknitster)))) , but I am happy for you that you stuck it out. I like your goals list you have here, to the point & very doable. I would also love to learn how to meditate. No worries about complaints! This is YOUR personal journal & it's here for you share whatever you'd like - it doesn't sound like complaining to me - just sharing~ I hope today goes better for you~
  3. islesgirl's Avatar
    Amazing that you took the words right out of my mouth - had a day yesterday just like yours and came to the exact same conclusions! More later on that. Hope your day goes better today.:)
  4. islesgirl's Avatar
    Hi RawKnitster. Was today better for you? I hope so. I noticed your blog said "2.18 a.m." Is that how late you were up? Blogging does help, doesn't it. I had a day very similar to yours yesterday. Everything, everywhere HURT. I thought if I bent my wrist even the slightest bit the wrong way- that it would break off! I'm off to "complain" about it in my blog. xxxooo:)
  5. RawKnitster's Avatar
    islegirl, I'm on the west coast, it was 11:18 here. I am much better now. Hope your feeling better, too.


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