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Post 1869, Day 159 of 2017
- 2,351 days since I started this blog -
- 2,351 days since I started this blog -
One of those days where I just seemed to blow the entire day off. That wasn't my intention (I actually had in mind to get a couple of things done), but it happened.
I had to forgive myself. I do that a lot. It keeps me moving along, getting past the stuff that is... past.
One of the reasons I am happy these days is that I can do that - forgive myself. That was a hard life lesson. I have regrets, but there is nothing I have ever done that is, truly, unforgivable.
A side-effect is that I now easily forgive other people, many times without their knowledge. I forgive everyone, especially those who aren't aware of what they've done. For those who are, I forgive them with or without an apology.
I believe in the old adage, 'Forgive and forget' - except not completely. I don't forget when someone seems toxic to me - that is, when their 'affront' is an ongoing character trait (usually, a repeat offense) that will assert itself again, given the opportunity. I forgive them, bear them no malice, but I remember to keep my distance from them.
It's a simple habit, this forgiveness. It contributes to my happiness in that it frees me from resentment and allows me to let go of the past. When I forgive, I can let go, and when I let go, I can move on, unencumbered. And, boy, am I grateful for that!
I had to forgive myself. I do that a lot. It keeps me moving along, getting past the stuff that is... past.
One of the reasons I am happy these days is that I can do that - forgive myself. That was a hard life lesson. I have regrets, but there is nothing I have ever done that is, truly, unforgivable.
A side-effect is that I now easily forgive other people, many times without their knowledge. I forgive everyone, especially those who aren't aware of what they've done. For those who are, I forgive them with or without an apology.
I believe in the old adage, 'Forgive and forget' - except not completely. I don't forget when someone seems toxic to me - that is, when their 'affront' is an ongoing character trait (usually, a repeat offense) that will assert itself again, given the opportunity. I forgive them, bear them no malice, but I remember to keep my distance from them.
It's a simple habit, this forgiveness. It contributes to my happiness in that it frees me from resentment and allows me to let go of the past. When I forgive, I can let go, and when I let go, I can move on, unencumbered. And, boy, am I grateful for that!
Food and Diet
Today's Weight: 203.3 lbs.
Today's Weight: 203.3 lbs.
Previous Weight (6/7/17): 205.1 lbs.
Net Loss/Gain: - 1.8 lbs.
Diet Comment
Well, that's a good result (better than I've had all week). Tomorrow will be another story - I have some evil barbecue ahead!
Food Log
Breakfast
6:05pm: Salmon salad (wild-caught salmon, home-made mayonnaise, chard, kale, spinach) and some cottage cheese with a Quest bar.
Lunch
10:30pm, at Rooters: Pulled pork barbecue (sauce on the side - this barbecue is too good to be swamped in sauce (also good, but not as good as the pork, so need just a tiny bit).
Dinner
1:35am: Dubliner cheese (a lot of it, too), and a Quest bar.
Liquid Intake
6:05pm: Salmon salad (wild-caught salmon, home-made mayonnaise, chard, kale, spinach) and some cottage cheese with a Quest bar.
Lunch
10:30pm, at Rooters: Pulled pork barbecue (sauce on the side - this barbecue is too good to be swamped in sauce (also good, but not as good as the pork, so need just a tiny bit).
Dinner
1:35am: Dubliner cheese (a lot of it, too), and a Quest bar.
Liquid Intake
Espressos: 1; Coffee: 0 oz.; Tea: 0 oz.; Water: 72+ oz.; and a shot of Jameson's Irish whiskey.
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