treat my body, my voice as a precious violin

I have to accept that fact that my body is not what it used to be when I was eleven :) Swimming for an hour leaves me exhausted that I have to rest the next day.

To do:
- Run, swim, jump ropes, or climb stairs every other day
- Do pilates and yoga every other day
- Take ballet classes in the fall

Stress and PMS cause my emotions to grow stronger. The heart is filled with thanksgiving even though I don’t always feel that great. I cannot not to sing on a daily basis. If the songs were kept in me, it would feel like as if I had not exercised that day.

The body needs daily walking and daily singing.

When I persistently do what I feel like at the moment, I often end up feeling worse.

When I persistently do what I know is right and what is good for me regardless of if I feel like it or not, I always end up feeling better in the long run.

I woke early in the morning. The room was silent. I could hear every little whisper in my heart. It’s almost scary in a way. I was face to face with my soul. There’s nothing to occupy me. It’s just me, God, and my soul.

God was gentle, kind, loving. He would always be this way. I could never be separated from His love. This love is foundation for everything that’s possible in my life.

However, my soul was not entirely happy with me. I felt that I have been compromising too much for other people instead of doing what I felt that was right. This relationship needs work. I need to spend more time in solitude, in prayer.

healthy lunch: fish, sweet potato, a big colorful salad, cup of lemon ginger tea with honey

messaged eyes at lunch break

listening to good music while working

God, please teach me the wisdom of giving. Teach me how to give out of a willing heart without wanting anything back, without being taken advantage of. Let my actions and words truly bless, truly cherish, truly affirm the loving nature in all of us.

I have made changes to take care of my physical health. I quit refined sugar, caffeine, started exercise regularly. I ate more vegetables and fruits.

Now it’s time to take better care of the spiritual needs.

I have my period today. Feeling very tired. I am going to release all the tensions, worries, do some yoga, and then go to bed early tonight.

It leads to a healthy life.

healthy diet,
regular exercise
quality sleep (working on it)

It’s a start.