What I seek to do every day,  especially when I get lost in my own shadow and borderline depressed, I remind myself to take action and DO towards what nourishes me, towards the Light. 

It’s Monday in the 5th week of the month, and my To Do tells me I’m to write a Blog. Am I inspired? Maybe not perfectly so, but what you are about to read is, as always, truly from my heart and as authentic as I can possibly make it.

The painting Kerstin Maxwell Art created is a personal visual..Chosing to cross bridges, follow the path, stepping towards Light, Love, Freedom. Chosing to give Life the best I’ve got by taking action, hanging on to Faith, Hope and Love. Walking away from the parched land, drained of anything life giving.

The second painting I chose for this blog expresses the love I believe the Creator has for me and all of his children.

Without going into all the events that caused me to sink into the darkness of emotional dismay, let me share with you, dear fellow traveller, how I got myself out of the funk I was in.

1. Stop getting “lost” in Quiet Time and start DOING.
   • Start moving my body. This is often referred to as exercise. I have chosen to label it my bodyMoves :). This is not just any bodyMove. It has to be something I actually enjoy doing, which is very much a criteria for being not just a physical positive by a soul nourishing activity. Moving to heal with Nia is my absolute favourite https://niaondemand.com/, but I also use some of  Beachbody on Demand programs https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/, swimming and walking.
   • Do the tasks in my chores and creative work that will bring Joy and Lightness into my life/environment.
   • Connect with people where mutual connection and emotional support is present.
2. Feed my Body in a way that positively affects my thoughts and emotions.
   • Eat more greens. “Drink them if you have to”, I say. I do this by focusing on what veggies I will eat at each meal, making use of dehydrated green powders and a blender.
   • Crowding out sugars by cutting down on sugar-producing flour products, using  the 1g of fibre for every 10g of carbs in a serving. Getting some sweetness from acceptable sources like Stevia and others. (Stay away from Splenda!!!) Also, keeping a fibre snack nearby to help balance a meal when need arises.
   • Drink more water, at least half my weight in oz.
3. Other Practises 
   • Doing what I can to get enough sleep; restorative rest.
   • Keep a schedule.
   • Do not cause feelings of being deprived to emerge. Practising generosity and kindness towards self. Daily reminders of what I am grateful for. Feeding positivity (I started using the Motivation App during covid which automatically inserts positive quotes into my day). Knowing I am not a victim, but a loved soul. Knowing that any negative limitations do not come from Life but from self and others.