Curve Balls [ That's Life ! ]

So, I guess it is to be expected that the moment you decide to do something, obstacles will emerge to test your commitment.  Today is my second day on my cleanse and I have encountered just that.  I can handle the cravings and temptations of food; however, now life is beginning to throw some curve balls.  Last night, my car wouldn't start after work and took forever to turn on today.  I thought I would have to replace my battery, but it turns out it just needed to be screwed down tighter.  In addition to car trouble, I found out that my grandmother is in the hospital.  She should be released tomorrow, and for that I am thankful.  But it just feels like as soon as I decide to work on cleansing my mind, body, and soul, life has begun to test my dedication.  LMAO, I need a drink and a burger to cope.  But I shall refrain.

~Lorenz

Cleanse [ That's Life! ]

If it takes all this to cleanse one's body...

...imagine what it takes to cleanse one's mind and heart!

~Lorenz

No Time Like the Present [ That's Life! ]

At a certain point, we sometimes have to admit that we do not love ourselves as much as we pretend to.  We look for acceptance and affirmation from others because we do not value or appreciate ourselves as much as much as we should.  I have struggled with insecurity for as long as I can remember and truly understand how uncomfortable it can be living in ones own skin.  Very often, I allow myself to feel like I am not good enough.  Not good enough to be loved.  Not good enough for success.  Not good enough to manifest every dream I harbor in my heart.

As each New Year presents a great opportunity for change, I have spent a lot of time thinking about who I am and what I want my life to be.  I am determined to reach a point where I treat every day like New Year’s Day.  I want each day to represent the best of my efforts to build the future I truly want to walk into.  Each morning, I want to wake up with excitement for the day ahead.  Each night, I want to go to sleep knowing that if I didn’t wake up, I would be satisfied with how I spent my last day on Earth.

For every dream and crazy ambition, I am beginning to look at myself and say:  If not me, then who?  If not now, then when?  I am fearlessly and marvelously made, crafted by The Great I Am.  And since tomorrow is never promised, I will live each day in integrity and love, and I will enjoy each moment as a blessing from above.

~Lorenz