Friday, October 31, 2003
Hearts
are so easily broken
and not so easily
mended.
Like plants, broken hearts
need nourishment
time
sunshine
good soil
and tender affection.
Sometimes
they need pruning
or cutting back
in order to
grow
to be
more beautiful than before
God
Grant that I will submit
to your pruning
and cutting back
and seek you
for the affection and
patience to wait
for me to be
beautiful
Thought for the day:
God is more powerful than Satan's predictable patterns.
- Author unknown
are so easily broken
and not so easily
mended.
Like plants, broken hearts
need nourishment
time
sunshine
good soil
and tender affection.
Sometimes
they need pruning
or cutting back
in order to
grow
to be
more beautiful than before
God
Grant that I will submit
to your pruning
and cutting back
and seek you
for the affection and
patience to wait
for me to be
beautiful
Thought for the day:
God is more powerful than Satan's predictable patterns.
- Author unknown
Thursday, October 30, 2003
I have been exhorted by my good friend, Will, to "BLOG" every day, and I will make a valiant effort to be faithful to his request.
One of the things I have been learning lately is how much more recovering from life's distress is related to a marathon. Having recently completed my first two marathons, there were unique lessons in them for me.
First, it takes time to prepare for a marathon. Likewise, recovery takes time. A marathon takes consistency and discipline...and recovery means making different choices, consistently, even when you don't feel like making the new choice.
Preparing for a marathon took research and learning. I learned how to fit myself for shoes, what types of clothing to wear, appropriate nutrition and hydration methods. Metaphorically, recovery takes some research also. Find out the current research on your issue, read what others have done to discover and consistently make good choices, take good care of yourself emotionally, spiritually and GET PHYSICAL! Exercise releases healthy and natural endorphins, which those of us with issues could use more of!
Now actually running the marathon is a challenge, of course! Even after all the training, you still wonder whether or not you'll be able to finish the race. Based on the newest research, it isn't necessary to complete the full 26.2 miles during your training prior to the race. The adrenaline of race day will carry you the extra 4.2 miles. I must say, though, that the last couple of miles, and especially the last .2 miles were the most difficult of the race for me.
What does the distance and the difficulty making it to the end have to do with recovery? Staying focused, telling yourself you can make it, putting one foot in front of the other, those are all things we need to do for ourselves when it comes to getting past the rough spots in life.
And needless to say, I did a lot of praying both times. I said, "God, I know that I cannot do this without you. I need you now, please help me." The very same words I often say when I am at the end of what I think I can do on my own emotionally...
Well, enough of my pontiff-icating. Love to all. Walk in Compassion.
Marti
One of the things I have been learning lately is how much more recovering from life's distress is related to a marathon. Having recently completed my first two marathons, there were unique lessons in them for me.
First, it takes time to prepare for a marathon. Likewise, recovery takes time. A marathon takes consistency and discipline...and recovery means making different choices, consistently, even when you don't feel like making the new choice.
Preparing for a marathon took research and learning. I learned how to fit myself for shoes, what types of clothing to wear, appropriate nutrition and hydration methods. Metaphorically, recovery takes some research also. Find out the current research on your issue, read what others have done to discover and consistently make good choices, take good care of yourself emotionally, spiritually and GET PHYSICAL! Exercise releases healthy and natural endorphins, which those of us with issues could use more of!
Now actually running the marathon is a challenge, of course! Even after all the training, you still wonder whether or not you'll be able to finish the race. Based on the newest research, it isn't necessary to complete the full 26.2 miles during your training prior to the race. The adrenaline of race day will carry you the extra 4.2 miles. I must say, though, that the last couple of miles, and especially the last .2 miles were the most difficult of the race for me.
What does the distance and the difficulty making it to the end have to do with recovery? Staying focused, telling yourself you can make it, putting one foot in front of the other, those are all things we need to do for ourselves when it comes to getting past the rough spots in life.
And needless to say, I did a lot of praying both times. I said, "God, I know that I cannot do this without you. I need you now, please help me." The very same words I often say when I am at the end of what I think I can do on my own emotionally...
Well, enough of my pontiff-icating. Love to all. Walk in Compassion.
Marti
Monday, October 06, 2003
hmmmm....back after more than a week!
I have just returned from OOOOOKlahoma, where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain. The purpose of the trip was to see my 96 year-old grandmother, who is precious and so much fun. Who wouldn't want to be like her at 96? I told her I was going to be coming back in December and she said that for the occasion she'd put on her thigh-high boots and we could go out! What a treasure!
I also had the joy of coming home to my husband, who is home from his deployment in Washington DC, on leave for a week. It is so hard to have him away from home and I look forward with eager anticipation to our visits.
I have just returned from OOOOOKlahoma, where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain. The purpose of the trip was to see my 96 year-old grandmother, who is precious and so much fun. Who wouldn't want to be like her at 96? I told her I was going to be coming back in December and she said that for the occasion she'd put on her thigh-high boots and we could go out! What a treasure!
I also had the joy of coming home to my husband, who is home from his deployment in Washington DC, on leave for a week. It is so hard to have him away from home and I look forward with eager anticipation to our visits.
