The Body Practice

This week has been filled with moments of great satisfaction for me as I began my counseling practicum.  As I prepare for a new week, I am filled with a great love for my country.  I find myself preparing for a shift in my thinking from mindless occupant of a strong and influencial country to an active creator of that strength and influence.  I have read about the call to service president-elect Obama has issued, and I feel like this is one of the first times in my life I have really been invited to be part of something.

I walked in protest marches against the wars and prayed at an Interfaith Peace Vigil in Washington after the 9-11 attacks, but I did those things to the disliking of many.  There were bomb threats and name calling…but it was important to me.  Now the powers that be are asking for me and my country men and women to stand with him for something grander than I have ever stood for on my own.  And I have a love for my country I have never felt before.  It is like falling in love with a husband you forgot how to love.  It is all the more better for what you have been through.

So tomorrow I will serve my country by adding helping to raise funds for a great local community service agency.  I get nervous asking for other to give money or gifts, but if they are looking to help serve their country the way I am, perhaps what I am doing will help them do just that.  And in the end, families from my community will learn the tools to cultivate peace in their homes.

 Here’s to patriotism….and making the world a better place….and being the peace you wish to see in the world.

 Peace to you in your own neck of the woods,

Rae

The day is starting early for me.  Outside my bathroom window, 6 doves forraged for breakfast.  I have about 60 kids going to the museum to meet me for 4 hours of fun and learning.  I am high on life and content.  Wish I could stay and chat, but part of the good news is that I have dreams come true to go out and engage in.  What more could I ask for?! 

Part of my journey here is to not put life off until I lose the weight.  Concept: I can live today….just as I am. 

Hugs to all…. See you around soon.  Until then… have a full, happy journey.

Rae

It has been ages.  And it hasn’t been that I have been soooo busy, I just have been chilling out on the weight watching front.  I am feeling pretty good about things….that is…I have lots of hope for change and in the meantime, I am loving who I am in the moment. 

 (big sigh)  That is the perfect place to be.  It doesn’t make the world spin any differently or even make a HUGE difference with my eating behaviors, but I really like not hating myself. 

 I start my practicum for the counseling program tonight.  We have an orientation.  I am busting with excitement.  This is really a milestone in my life.  When I was 16, I discovered that this was something I wanted to do.  But I didn’t believe enough in myself to make it happen.  So I went to school for something else….something I also loved…theatre.  What a crazy thing to major in.  My parents must have been really open. 

 Then almost two years ago, I decided to give it a go.  Practicum seemed so far away.  I was in a lot of pain at the time with back problems and somedays didn’t know how I would make it through the classes….but I did. 

Now here I am, waiting for 5:30 to arrive for another dream to come true.  I feel like an initiate on her way to that something great that she has been called to.  Wise Women’s Council.  I want to wear my robes and don my hair with flowers…touch my pulsepoints with amber resin and whisper to the spirits my secret name, so they will recognize how far I have come with their help. 

On my way….

Hugs to all my old friends and welcome to all the new.  I hope you new year finds you beaming.  I look forward to catching up sometime…but until then blessings….

 Rae