So, yesterday I checked in at my monthly WW meeting. I was sweating being up two pounds over my goal weight due to excessive eggnog latte consumption, but I was well within range. It was worth celebrating with an eggnog latte, but I did not imbibe. I finally got sick of sugar two days ago. … Continue reading Sunday Night Check-In: Finding My Hygge
Inspiration
Hitting All My Marks
"Wish me luck," I said to my coworkers as I was leaving. "I have to run tonight." "You are running outside in this?" my coworker said. "Better you than me." I knew it was cold. I didn't know it was raining, sleeting and spitting snow until I walked out the door. Ugh... do I really … Continue reading Hitting All My Marks
Sinking Into Gratitude
Find me in the photo! I'm in my happy place. This morning I'm going to take Ashok for a run on the river trail in Tulsa, but first I found an open coffeehouse right around the block from me. The Coffeehouse on Cherry Street seems to be a happening place at 7 AM, and I … Continue reading Sinking Into Gratitude
The Fruit of the Spirit
I've had writer's block for awhile now. I've been really working with it for over a year, and the magic seems to have evaporated. My head used to be full of stories, and my day would be scattered with seemingly magical moments where topics would arise out of nowhere. Gleefully, I'd grab it, run with … Continue reading The Fruit of the Spirit
Don’t Push the River
I'm re-reading Richard Rohr's Everything Belongs: The Gift of Contemplative Prayer. I bought the book a couple of years ago at the urging of my college friend, Russell. It was an excellent read, and I got in the mood to read it again - just in case I might have a different perspective now. I … Continue reading Don’t Push the River
Taking the Path of More Resistance
I mapped out my 11-miler for Sunday morning. I just could NOT do another circular run around my house. During the week I have to stay close to save time, but why on earth would I trace the same steps again when I have the freedom to roam? I traced a beautiful route online through … Continue reading Taking the Path of More Resistance
The Great “I Am”
I still struggle calling myself a runner. I use the walk/run method, and there is a strong inclination of serious runners to turn up their noses at walk breaks. Never mind the fact that they might walk at points when they are running long distances. I run in intervals throughout my race, so for some … Continue reading The Great “I Am”
The Chatter #phonebreakup
"Get up! Let's listen to Colbert's monologue. I'll bet he's yanking on Omarosa!" "I'm waiting an hour before I get my phone." "What? An hour? What about the weather? Don't you need to know the weather?" "The weather can wait an hour. I'm not running this morning." "What if something happened last night? You might … Continue reading The Chatter #phonebreakup
Empowering Restraint #phonebreakup
Okay, I'm sold. All I had to do was put my phone away to charge in another room an hour before sleep, and I'm dreaming like a fool. For years, I've wondered why I couldn't remember my dreams anymore. I never thought that I might not be dreaming. I still don't know which it is, … Continue reading Empowering Restraint #phonebreakup
Gratitude
What a glorious day my higher power hath made! What am I grateful for? I spent the day with Nancy who traveled with me through relapse, recovery, divorce and rebirth. She's one of those easy friends who totally gets my story and loves me through it. I am grateful for love in all kinds of … Continue reading Gratitude
