Bored at work WTF

Whenever I get bored a I work, I cruise news pages to see what is "happening" in the world. Some of the most entertaining stuff can be found on yahoo news. I wouldn't call these posts reliable, but they are entertaining. So, I wasn't particularly surprised when I found this little gem.

taken from: New Eating Disorders
http://health.yahoo.net/experts/dayinhealth/new-eating-disorders-are-they-real

What is orthorexia? Identified in 1997 by Colorado physician Steven Bratman, MD, orthorexia is Latin for “correct eating.” Here, too, the focus isn’t on losing weight. Instead, sufferers increasingly restrict their diets to foods they consider pure, natural and healthful. Some researchers say that orthorexia may combine a touch of obsessive compulsive disorder with anxiety and warn that severely limited “healthy” diets may be a stepping stone to anorexia nervosa, the most severe - and potentially life-threatening - eating disorder.

Orthorexics: Those affected may start by eliminating processed foods, anything with artificial colorings or flavorings as well as foods that have come into contact with pesticides. Beyond that, orthorexics may also shun caffeine, alcohol, sugar, salt, wheat and dairy foods. Some limit themselves to raw foods.


So.....people who insist on clean eating have an eating disorder? Thoughts?

On Poets~

we indulge in the strange, and dark corners, bow our heads thoughtfully, but not in prayer

we hold our hands as if trying to keep water from escaping
knowing that it will, knowing that some parched mouth
will taste the sweetness of it

~rdh

Just Dance

The dance of life goes on within and around us. Nothing in the universe stands still.

~ The Tao of Inner Peace

Getting your house in order

As I was doing my morning read through all my favorite blogs, I came across this line and it hit me like a ton of bricks.


Would you let anyone set up their home in your building, knowing that it wasn't completely sturdy or even able to provide adequate shelter?


I have recently been wrestling with the person I am now and the "girl I used to be". Somehow I thought that simply aging would make me better and wiser, but sadly I am not a cheese or wine. I'm coming to the realization that the choices I have made of late have made my house a little understurdy. All those happy occupants who have come to trust that their space in my building is safe, are probably starting to notice that the paint is peeling. I've made a few minor repairs, and repainted some things, but there is no denying that it is the infrastucture that needs attention. Whether I point the finger at weight gain, depression, loss, isolation, not feeling successful, or whatever else, the bottom line is that there is a problem. In the past I have relied on friends and loved ones to help keep the walls from falling down. But, aging has at least taught me how incredibly unfair that is. This question brought that behavior back to light for me, and I'm hoping that I can start to rebuild again.

I've always been a spiritual person. I know that sounds like a woo-woo cop-out, but it is so true. I believe that once you are conscious that a change needs to happen, you can do something about it. You can meditate, pray, and try to evolve, move forward. You can make sure that the relationships you are in make you better. You can open your eyes to the lessons that people have to offer you. Step by wobbly step, you can begin to love your space again, and rebuild that house. Make it sturdy, so it can draw even more love into it.

Your are just you

There is no such thing as a good person or a bad person. There are choices and actions that lead us in different directions, and it is through those choices and actions that we create our realities. You are a human being with every right to be here, learning and exploring. To label yourself good or bad is to think too small. What you are is a decision-maker and every moment provides you the opportunity to move in the direction of your higher self.

~~Daily Om

Puff!

I'm so excited! I have been using all of my hair mojo to repair my hair after the infamous Mexico trim. Not only have my locs grown, but I was able to rock my first puff last week. Here's to persistence.

What's your vibration?

In Aboriginal Dreaming,

every meaningful activity, event, or life process

is believed to leave behind a vibrational residue.

The Title of the Blog Says it All

Ok, so this post is mostly for me, but it is also for any of the folks that started following that blog and are wondering where in the world did she go. I'm still here, but have been in a bit of emotional and psychological limbo lately. I've been questioning where I am, what I'm doing, and what I can possibly do to turn it all around. I wish I could say that I've come to a conclusion, but the truth is, I'm still holding back the tears. I don't know where this blog will be going next, but I do plan to keep it up. I'm hoping to have photos and poems and fun travel stories to share soon. Not sure how soon, but soon enough. So, be on the look out for some interesting things soon. Until then, be blessed and well.