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Calif. Lake

It’s been raining here much of today and yesterday, and outside, it looks as clear as Convict Lake, above. Such beauty!  I have a deep sense of gratitude for where I live on days like this, and no, I don’t live near Convict Lake.  I live in Running Springs, CA.

You and I have survived to one degree or another all of the issues of our childhood.  When I began to write my book, I had first thought of naming it “I Forgive Me For My Childhood.”  It seemed that all the issued I had dealt with were consuming my life at that time. I have a philosophical attitude that we live the first half of our lives asleep, and we live the second half of our lives figuring out what we were supposed to learn during the first half.  At least, that’s what my life has been like.

One of my therapists ( I keep going back to get help whenever I discover another pocket that needs emptying) told me that over 70% of obese women suffer from issues of abuse.  I am one of that 70%.  What I experienced is detailed in my book, so I won’t chew my cabbage twice here. Let me say this: obesity is an incredibly intelligent wrapping which I formed as a layer of protection to save me from things too terrible to consider, to horrendous to live through.  And yet, didn’t I live through them? Didn’t you? Do you have the courage unfolded now to get some help looking at what happened to you?

I had formed a concept that I was too strong for all the stuff coming at me; that I would survive regardless of how much hurt I suffered; and that there was a better way for myself.  I ended up discovering the actual Truth about Life because I was obese and this is the best payback of all. So, on a gorgeous day like today, I have a lot to look back on and be grateful for.  How about you?

Love you,

Pat

I live 6,500 feet high in the San Bernardino mountains and it’s beginning to feel a bit like fall up here. Naturally, I reminisce about the year that’s passing to see what good has happened for me, and this year, it’s been a windfall, kind of like those leaves above. 

Because unfolding an understanding about myself has always been tantamount in my life since I’ve been an adult, through assiduous attention to it, this year, I have unwrapped yet another layer in that glorious mystery of all mysteries called My One Sweet Life.  This year, I saw yet another limiting decision I’d made earlier in my childhood.  It was one of those “I am less-than-and-different-from” decisions.

Since I made that discovery, I have carried that insight forward with me into my daily doings and I have caught myself thinking things about me with that mistake hovering like a dark cloud behind my daily thoughts.  I’ve been able to stop myself, make a new decision on the spot, and gain much greater clarity and enjoyment because of it.

This, did you notice, has nothing to do with how much I weigh or what size clothes I wear.  The unfoldment of understanding is a spiritual, mental process.  I firmly believe that this is the way you gain self-acceptance and self-love for yourself.

But first,  you have to slow down and look within.  I’m an expert at within and at hand, and I believe this is what was strongly recommended re heaven, eh? Visit The World of Within, get yourself a copy of the book, and email me.  I’d be happy to coach you along the way.

Warmly,

Pat

Figueroa Mountain Springtime in CA

Springtime is always a time for the renewal of our intentions.  If  you are someone who needs to renew  your intentions for losing weight mentally, this would be a great time.  I always get inspired by the beauty of springtime flowers.  I have lots of them outside my office sliding door, and I’m too lazy to go upstairs to get the camera and share them with you, so here’s another California springtime flower picture that I really like.  In fact, one of my sons has painted this scene on my very tall stairwell wall.

Here at The World of Within, I”ve renewed some of my intentions.  I got a touch mentally lazy over the past week and don’t you know it, 2 pounds sneaked back on.  Wrong direction, so it’s time for renewal of my intentions.  I thought maybe you could use a nudge in that direction too.

• What do I want?
• What does it take to get what I want?
• Am I willing to do whatever it takes?

If you can answer those three questions, you’ll be well along the way as I know I will be. You might also get really inspired by reading My Cats Have Seen Me Naked.

Love,

Pat