Life's Little Disappointments and Bruised Feelings

Life is messy. I say that at least once a week to myself and anyone foolish enough to listen. I stand by my profound pronouncement, life is messy and unpredictable. My feelings, and a bit of pride were bruised today. The circumstances hardly matter, as they are neither unique nor very interesting.

Messy pronouncement being made, let me share that I did not immediately fall into a vat of ice cream or chocolate or anything food related. I did not choose to ruin my entire day nor wallow in a fit of sulky self pity. I indulged a couple hours of crabby and got over it.

I am eating completely vegan for this week, experimenting to see if my chronic pain is influenced- it is, I feel significantly better. I ate my meals as I laid them out in the am. What was fascinating in hindsight is how it did not even occur to me to deviate from my menu or to use food as a comfort when I was licking my wounds.

Becoming healthy mind, body and spirit means tackling the messy bits of our lives and making conscientious choices that support our goals. I supported my goals and I felt more empowered by this minute display of strength than the little ding to my feelings.

How have you triumphed today?