Day 55
Sometimes laughter really is the best medicine. I just got off the phone with one of my favorite people in the world. She always makes me smile and tonight was no different. That got me thinking about what it means to be truly nourished.
Not only are we nourished by the foods that we eat, the books that we read and the exercise we get, but we are also nourished by the company we keep. If we surround ourselves with toxic people and situations without relief, it eventually takes it toll. I don't even think I realized just how much I needed a good laugh until after I got off the phone with my friend Beth tonight. My intent was to brighten her day and let her know that I've been thinking about her. But, I got so much more in return.
I'm doing a number of things these days that contribute to my overall well-being. I'm eating well, I'm exercising and I'm learning new things everyday. But, I think that sometimes I forget to feed my soul. It's so easy for me to get stuck inside my own head. Thank God for the people who love me. I know I say it a lot. But, my support system is a very big part of my success. You all listen to me complain, laugh at my jokes, tell me I look great, encourage me to forge ahead and you are quick to cater to my nutritional needs. But most of all, you just make my heart sing.
Cheers!
Margaret
I must tell you, this posting really touched me . . . and yes, I cried (big baby here)! What you said is SO VERY TRUE! The people who truly love us are just as important as the food we eat and the exercise we get. It's those soul touching moments that are just as great as those chocolate chip pancakes at IHOP or the Butterfinger Blizzards from Sonic . . . and much less fattening! I have been reading your blogs daily, and they are very encouraging to me in so many ways! Keep up the terrific work, Margaret. I am so very proud of you, girlie! :o)
ReplyDeleteThanks Connie. You are included in that list of people who feed my soul. Keep up your quest to rid yourself of the Coca Cola Monkey on your back. :)
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