As I sit here knowing that I've made it to Day Ten in this quest to reach my ideal weight, I feel humbled. It's as thought I'm seeing how other people might have seen me. While my perceptions are always mine, it's a wonder that I give them to other people when I convince myself what they think of me. This journey is causing me to look deeply inward at the source of everything I do, which is my heart.
Today was much better than yesterday. I had some wonderful encouragement from my awesome girlfriend! She's very special to me, and even quoted scripture. To quote from my favorite book on the subject of what I'm going thought, "My Big Fat Greek Diet" by Dr. Nick Yphantides, "Diets don't work." You have to change the way you see things before you can change your appearance. My eyes are really opening to all this.
I have a t-shirt that says "Procrastinators of the World Unite!! Tomorrow..." That's been my attitude for so long. I've put things off, as many people have. It's definitely easy to do. I remember a cartoon where Goofy was trying to lose weight. He tried everything, as his reflection in the mirror was coaching him. In the end, he got up in the middle of the night to get food, and the reflection had already taken it. Then he said "Eat, Drink, & Be Merry... & Tomorrow We'll Diet". The point I want to make is we are only guaranteed today. Let's make it count!
So far I've lost five pounds. I haven't weighed myself in a few days, but I know I can do this, because of all your encouragement! Have a great day!!
James 4:14 - "Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes."
In Him,
Rich Jones
www.richjonescomedy.com
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