Self-control has been the fruit of the Holy Spirit, as listed in Galatians 5:22-23, along with patience, that I have struggled with nearly all of my life. Deciding to lose weight meant that I had to find a way to use these two virtues, if I were to be successful. My love of sweets and... Continue Reading →
The Universe Humbles Us: What Do You See #75
Photo from Jasmin Chew @Unsplash In that liminal space from childhood and adulthood, A young person considers maneuvering the world alone. Butterflies tumble in her stomach at leaving her tribe, But the tendency is to stop childish things and act grown. Looking into the greatness of the evening sky above her, Her smugness at acing... Continue Reading →
One Liner Wednesday
People are rarely persuaded when you tell them they're wrong.Dr. Neil deGrasse TysonWritten a couple of days late for the One-Liner Wednesday Challenge from Linda G. Hill.
Counting Victories: Changing How to Define Success in Weight Loss
In Palm Court, Florida on vacation a few weeks ago. Weight loss can turn into a nightmare, if we allow it to become so important that we lose sight of everything else in our lives. I became obsessed in being resolute about reaching a goal weight that my research indicated would mean that I was... Continue Reading →
Be Proud of Who You Are
Hold your head up high! Don't play the fool for people! Stay true to yourself! Written for RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge: Fool and Head.
Fandango Flash Fiction Challenge #107
Caleb thought, "Pain is preferable to the alternative!" He kept the symbols of time and death on the mantel over the fireplace in his bedroom. The anodynes prescibed by the doctors helped, but the pains from his injuries were indissoluble. The suddenness of his accident still awed him. Although he had heard the older members... Continue Reading →
Hair Don’t Make the Man: Tale Weaver #315
Although his head had lost its hair, I was so proud of the man he portrayed. The cancer that caused him to go bald Couldn't alter him into someone staid. As he listened to the awful diagnosis, He was glad that the doctor didn't deceive About the very real difficulties that he faced. He asked... Continue Reading →
Hearing the Music of the Woods: Tuesday Writing Prompt Challenge
Sweetwater Creek State Park, Douglasville, Georgia. I am inspired here. Walking on the trails. Admiring the beauty there. Waters sing my song! Written for the Tuesday Writing Prompt Challenge from Go Dog Go Cafe.
Looks Like I Need Help to Stay Fit, After All
In an earlier blog post, I asked the question, "Can I Stay Fit on My Own? I wondered if I needed to become a life member of the weight-loss program that I have been own. I reached my goal weight, and because the date to renew was imminent, I decided to cancel the subscription. I... Continue Reading →
One Liner Wednesday: Inspiration
The beauty of the love of continued learning and expanded knowledge is that it allows us to reach our God-given potential in ways far beyond our own beliefs and the expectations of others. Written for the One Liner Wednesday, January 6, 2021 from Linda G. Hill.
