The Spice Of My Life

[spicy_pickles]

I may have attempted to start this journal before, but I feel like I'm in a better place to really focus on self development. 

Getting off my ass and going for a run yesterday proved to be a massive catalyst. I think the people around me appreciated it to. I was more lively and happy. I also meditated, well the best I could anyways. I fought to bring my mind back to blank states and pushed the thoughts away. Taming the monkey takes a lot of work!

My focus now is to continue to meditate and stick with exercise. Oh and of course, watch the videos!

[egoeimai]

12 minutes ago, spicy_pickles said:

and pushed the thoughts away. 

No no no

[spicy_pickles]

Not sure I understand. 

Arent we supposed to let those thoughts go away, drift away during meditation?  Not dwell on them?

[egoeimai]

Accept them and be aware of them.

[spicy_pickles]

Fair enough, makes sense. I will have to go watch the meditation videos over again. 

[spicy_pickles]

Today was all about me. 

I made a point to do things for myself, and only myself today. I started the day by going out for breakfast. Everything tasted so incredible. I was taken back by how amazing everything was. 

Spent the afternoon at the pool. Enjoyed the sun and heat, reminded myself how thankful I am to be able to swim so well. Swam some laps for exercise  

Followed it all up with a more intense 8 km inline skate. I was so proud of myself to discover that I've shredded the time it takes me to complete this in half. My stamina and strength is improving!

i know I'm not supposed to have any regrets, but I wish I took advantage of this "me time" earlier. This felt so amazing.