Originally Published: February 8th, 2021

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5 Principles of Reiki

Just for today, I will not worry

Just for today, I will not be angry

Just for today, I will do my work honestly

Just for today, I will be kind to all living things

Just for today, I will be grateful for my many blessings

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Choose Your Hard

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There is so much wisdom in choosing your hard because life is hard.

In August of 2019, as a result of drinking too much alcohol and stress eating, I weighed almost 170lbs.

Typically, my weight hovers around 140lbs.

I was shocked at myself.

This was my hard – having gained so much weight.

December, 2019 I started running – this was my new hard.

February, 2020 I stopped drinking alcohol – this was my new hard.

August, 2020 I reduced processed foods and refined sugars from my diet – this was my new hard.

The result of these hards: today, February 8th, 2021, my weight is 141lbs.

Running – This Was Hard

My running started every morning before work, on an elliptical.

I managed 7 minutes.

7 minutes quickly grew to 10 minutes, 10 grew to 15, etc.

The elliptical broke, so in the middle of winter, I started running outside.

Next was preparing for a half-marathon.

COVID and life’s unexpected twists and turns postponed my half-marathon goal.

But, I’m still working towards this goal.

Living Alcohol Free – This Was Hard

I stopped drinking alcohol, February17th, 2020.

It hasn’t always been easy, but going through the hard to stay alcohol free is worth it.

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My Struggles With Alcoholism

2018

• Mystic Order – Reiki Level 3A – 21 Day Cleanse – My Alcoholism Is Gone
• Spiritual Discipline – My Alcohol Addiction – My Story Now
• Personal Development – Still Alcohol Free

2019

• Is Too Much a Choice or Addiction?
• Personal Development – After 10 Months – This Wild Woman Is Drinking Again
• Personal Development – This Wild Woman Still Struggles With Alcohol
• Reiki Principle For Today – I Will Not Worry

2020

• One Year No Beer – 28-Day Alcohol Free Challenge
• Personal Development – A Wild Woman Redefined? Absolutely!
• Personal Development – Living Alcohol Free – Day 78

2021

• Personal Development – Year One Of Living An Alcohol Free Life

2023

• 5 Months Sober & The Shame of Calling Myself An Alcoholic

2024

• Celebrating Another First Year – This Time With Alcoholics Anonymous

2025

• Overthinking & The Joys Of Living My Twenty-Four Hour AA Program
• From Anxiety To Sobriety: My Life Journey From 52 – 56
• Am I Willing To Trust In God?
• The Distinct Languages of AA, DBT & CPT

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Changing My Diet – This Was Hard

As much as possible, I decided to remove refined sugars from my diet.

I also cut back on processed foods like chips, crackers, and pastries when running wasn’t enough to lower my weight.

This was hard as it required a lot of meal planning, but the rewards are great.

My weight started to drop and I feel so much better both physically and emotionally.

Currently, my husband and I are eliminating meat from our diet. We eat plant based proteins, eggs and fish.

This is hard.

Becoming The Best Version Of Me

Just for today, I will continue to choose the hard that guides me to be the best version of myself.

S, 🌻

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