First of all, it’s a temporary tattoo. I’m too scared of the pain to get a real one. Maybe someday. I do like the image though. It reminds me of making a wish. Making a wish on a dead weed doesn’t sound as appealing. It’s all about perspective.
Secondly, I’m celebrating a “non scale victory” by wearing my wedding ring again. I haven’t been able to wear it for a while due to weight gain/inflammation. Since being diagnosed diabetic in April, I’ve worked hard to watch what I eat, be more active and add some supplements to help me shed 25 pounds. I have 25 more to go, but I will get there.
It’s a hidden victory… one that I might not normally celebrate, but today I am. We all have our hidden victories that we are too afraid to share. We may think it’s not a big deal or nobody will care, but we should acknowledge and celebrate these wins. I’m quick to dismiss my wins. And I realize that negative self talk just keeps the negativity swirling. Not that I need to be “Mary Sunshine” but a negative narrative attracts more negativity. Pretty soon you forget to see the good. You’re only focused on the 25 more pounds to go, not the 25 already shed.
Instead of thinking about how much I want to overindulge in sweets, I can think about all of the fresh veggies we are growing. I can focus on a smaller portion of my favorite snack or pairing it with protein, water and a walk. I can be thankful for the time in nature instead of focusing on the deer fly buzzing around my head (trust me, that was not easy).
I’m a work in progress, friends. We all are, regardless if we admit it or not. I’m here to support you, cheer you on and not judge. Take a few minutes to celebrate a win, small or large, one that impacts you or a bunch of people.
Our walk last night led us to a secluded pond where some ducks were enjoying the evening. Another small victory – hiking without vertigo.
I wish you peace on your journey of enough. Peace is something I’ve been seeking a lot lately. Perhaps I need to pause more, make a wish on a weed and recognize the small victories. You are enough. Just as you are.
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Congratulations, Mavis! You SHOULD celebrate because that is not a small win, but a BIG ONE! I agree about the tattoo—some see a weed and others opportunity.
I remember when my grandson was little, and I had just arrived home from picking him up at school. I was very frustrated to pull up into my drive to see the yardman had not cut my grass as he should’ve that day. There were dandelions everywhere, and my grandson started shouting, “Look! Nana! Wish flowers! Wish flowers! A field of Wish flowers!” And he proceeded to pick almost every one of them, making his little wishes.
I think that was one of the most humbling moments I had ever experienced. Perspective. You got that right! Thanks for starting my day!
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