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Post by Purplerose on Aug 6, 2008 0:18:01 GMT -5
I often wonder why I have so many miletones/hurdles/challenges to overcome, each one seemingly more intense than the last. In the last decade, it seems like life has been an endless series of one intense experience after another, with insufficient time to process it all before the next one suddenly hits. I know on some level I've invited this, but I also wonder why. I also wonder when life will become 'normal', so I can get on with it, so to speak.
There's more I want to write on this, but I will have to leave that for another time.
On a likely related note, since quitting smoking, the appetite has been very hard to control. It's frustrating. Hungry all the time, and naturally not craving salads. *sigh*
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Post by A.H. on Aug 6, 2008 0:42:21 GMT -5
When I quit smoking I chewed a lot of gum and found holding a pencil or pen a good distraction.  |
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Post by A.H. on Aug 6, 2008 0:44:45 GMT -5
Elder's Meditation of the Day August 5
"It is a paradox in the contemporary world that in our desire for peace we must willingly give ourselves to struggle."
--Linda Hogan, CHICKASAW
The Grandfathers have taught us about sacrifice. We have been taught to pray for the people in a pitiful way. Struggle and conflict is neither good nor bad, it just is. Everything that grows experiences conflict. When the deer is born it is through conflict. When the seed first grows, it is through conflict. Conflict precedes clarity. Everything has the seasons of growth. Recognize - acknowledge - forgive and change. All of these things are done through conflict.
Great Spirit, give me the courage today to see that struggle and conflict are here to teach me lessons that are a gift from you.
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Post by Cherubtree on Aug 6, 2008 8:21:58 GMT -5
Hi Purplerose: I remember you well, darlin. Know how hard it is to quit smoking. My sister just quit this year after 40 yrs. She did it with nicotine gum...!! I never thought she could do it..but it really worked for her..has been over 6 mo for her now. Just a thought for you! The best to you. You are such a sweet soul. Love, Spirit   |
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Post by LilliHart on Aug 6, 2008 22:28:04 GMT -5
Hi Purplerose, I remember kicking a two pack a day habit back in 1980 on New Years Day. I had incentive as I was suffering from a circulation problem in my feet which would have led to gangrene had I continued. I smoked for 25 years. It's ok to eat, but you must eat well to support your system. Lots of protien and heathy fats with some veggies and low carbos...and lots of H2O should see you through it and help you to not gain a bunch of weight. Good luck with it.
And the intensity...LOL I used to think I wanted to be a blonde and have the life of a blonde bimbo...LOL No offense to anyone out there who is blonde....You KNOW what I mean when I say this. I believed life would have been so much simpler and sweeter if I was simpler and sweeter. WELL! I got blonde for a while a few years ago after my divorce and never did get the knack of being sweet. My life was just a full of struggle and uphill battles. So I went back to being a red head and then I had an excuse to rail against the suffering. LOL
Love, LILI
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Post by Purplerose on Aug 7, 2008 23:34:30 GMT -5
When I quit smoking I chewed a lot of gum and found holding a pencil or pen a good distraction. Gum definitely helped. I chewed a lot of Dentyne kiwi strawberry with the juicy centre. Could not tolerate Nicorette, though. It literally hurt my throat! |
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Post by Purplerose on Aug 7, 2008 23:37:41 GMT -5
Hi Purplerose: I remember you well, darlin. Know how hard it is to quit smoking. My sister just quit this year after 40 yrs. She did it with nicotine gum...!! I never thought she could do it..but it really worked for her..has been over 6 mo for her now. Just a thought for you! The best to you. You are such a sweet soul. Love, Spirit Spirit!!! I remember you well too!  I always loved your energy. Congratulations to your sister, that's incredible to quit after 40 years. In retrospect I wish I had used the patch when I quit, so the shock wouldn't have been so great. But oh well, other than two or three isolated cigarettes, I've managed to stay quit for about 5 months now. -Purplerose |
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Post by Purplerose on Aug 8, 2008 0:02:29 GMT -5
Hi Purplerose, I remember kicking a two pack a day habit back in 1980 on New Years Day. I had incentive as I was suffering from a circulation problem in my feet which would have led to gangrene had I continued. I smoked for 25 years. It's ok to eat, but you must eat well to support your system. Lots of protien and heathy fats with some veggies and low carbos...and lots of H2O should see you through it and help you to not gain a bunch of weight. Good luck with it. And the intensity...LOL I used to think I wanted to be a blonde and have the life of a blonde bimbo...LOL No offense to anyone out there who is blonde....You KNOW what I mean when I say this. I believed life would have been so much simpler and sweeter if I was simpler and sweeter. WELL! I got blonde for a while a few years ago after my divorce and never did get the knack of being sweet. My life was just a full of struggle and uphill battles. So I went back to being a red head and then I had an excuse to rail against the suffering. LOL Love, LILI Quitting smoking is no easy feat. Only another smoker can understand how hard that is. I recently stopped eating all gluten-containing products, including but not limited to wheat, oats, and barley. So this means no breads, pasta, cake, beer, soy sauce, etc. It was actually easier to give up wheat and gluten than it was to give up smoking. In fact, I stopped gluten about three months after quitting smoking, and the cravings I had for cigarettes even three months later were stronger than the cravings I had for wheat. |
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Post by Cherubtree on Aug 8, 2008 7:40:28 GMT -5
Dear Purplerose: Wow! Good for you! i recognize that the more I give up, the easier it is on my lightbody and the less pain I have. I struggle a lot with giving up diet coke. I can do it for a while...and then it calls to me...I know it is terrible for me! When I eat right...vegies, fruit and soy I really feel great...feel like I could fly right off the planet sometimes..:-) Blessings, Cherub |
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Post by LilliHart on Aug 8, 2008 18:14:57 GMT -5
Hi PR, I have also given up all gluten and also cow's milk so no goodies there for me either. I have also found a food plan where I eat a limited amount of carbs and then am unrestricted on everything else I eat. Have to eat all things in balance tho' so if eating carbs must have protein, veggies and fats at the same time. After the first few days I started to feel better and no cravings for anything sweet. I have lost 15 pounds and not even trying...but need to drop another person, if you get my gist. It's called The Schwartzbein Principle and she has a new book called The Program I believe. Very well and logically explained re: metabolic disorders. I think it will be a life saver for me. Might want to try it out. When not on the sugar roller coaster life is so much better. I am not even following it 100%...about 95% and it still works. The key is to assess your carb needs and stick to the restricted amounts. And without gluten and dairy (except for goats and sheeps milk) it's tough but I think worth it. Good luck and keep us all posted. Love LILI
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I always loved your energy. Congratulations to your sister, that's incredible to quit after 40 years. In retrospect I wish I had used the patch when I quit, so the shock wouldn't have been so great. But oh well, other than two or three isolated cigarettes, I've managed to stay quit for about 5 months now.