It has ups and downs. Some days I do better than others. What I notice since making this a journey that I do with the help of God and by trying to follow Jesus: I'm happier, I struggle less over the choices, I more often choose to honor this temple of my soul, I am more flexible to circumstances.

These changes come to the office with me, too. Yesterday was a busy day, I had tasks to do that were new to me, things I don't think of as "mine." But those tasks were necessary, and I really will need to be learning more & taking on new and different tasks. These things did not seem like a burden! I was greatful to be learning, to be helping. I felt friendly even towards my "difficult" people. How much of the difficulty had been coming from me?

About monitoring my stuff on CalorieKing: yesterday I didn't get into site once. I just kept track of each meal in my head, and made sure my meals were at target calories. Well, when I totalled the whole things this morning I was under calories by almost a meal's worth. How did that happen!? New resolution: Get on site when I can and log as I go through the day. The under calorie days make me more tired at the end of the day, and have less energy for exercise the next morning.

I woke to a morning with no ice and no fog. Joy! And into the dark I breathed my favorite waking prayer: Thank you God for returning my pure soul to me. Amen.