How pouring the soap, taught me a lesson…No kidding!

This may seem funny to some but in my young age of 40 I have learned that I really do not care what others think and I will share it anyway:)

I had a little “break through” while pouring this soap today. I was pouring the refill into the pump and I had to wait while for it to pour so it did not get all over and become wasted. This little daily task, made me think of my positive journey and my venture for maximum mental health.

Curious? I am NOT a patient person by trait. I have always said that I came out my my Mother’s womb in a hurry. This has been a struggle for me for as long as I remember. It has caused me to lose some people and things in my life. Some I am not proud of.

One thing I have learned in this positive thinking journey is to be more patient. Does this mean I am CURED and 100% free of stress…heck no. However, it does mean that I am aware and on the way to making this, very much needed, change in my life.

I have done diet pills, crash diets, Atkins, and many other fad diets in the past. All the above had ill effects on me and there were times I thought “there is just no other way cuz I want this NOW!” The problem with the above diets is that they are not permanent and they can be so life altering that they can cause irreversibele damage. I do have some damage from them too, and that is a whole other post:).

I have noticed that as I become aware and calm down, and just take it as it is, I am happier. I have also noticed that on the times I weigh or measure myself and I have the MOST weight loss, is when I am feeling calm and patient. No kidding, this is so true for me.

For me, learning how to be more patient has helped me with my relationships as well. People may become very intimidated and standoffish with someone that is very anxiety driven (impatient). I have lost friends in the past and have not known why and now I really and truly believe that this could be a big part of it.

I have less headaches, stomach aches, insomnia, and body cramps. I have noticed that the only time I am getting headaches anymore is on the days I forget my goal, and I let myself slip back into my old ways. Nine times out of ten I really do relieve the headache when I let it all go and calm down.

I could sit here and blame it on society and say “well everyone wants everything fast.” Yes we are a nation of impatience. Does this mean it is OK for me to be too and to feel sick  and unhealthy because of it? I say no. We all have a choice. We may be raised a certain way, or grow up with habits, but we are strong and we can change those habits. When you say that you have no control and that “I was just born this way,” you are only making an excuse. This is another HUGE lesson I have learned in this journey. No one successful and healthy is an excuse maker. Those that face their trials head on, are the ones we all aspire to be. It goes back to the saying…”Remember that when you point your finger at someone there are three fingers pointing back at you.? Take those three fingers and figure out how to get them off you and off everyone else.

Yes all this came to me as I was pouring soap. I used to dump the soap fast and waste a lot of it because I thought it was ridiculous to have to wait for it. This was the FIRST time in years, that I have poured soap, and I did not spill a drop because I knew I had the time to wait for it!

Thanks for listening today!

Tawna

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