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Song of Solomon says that the "little foxes spoil the vine." I've certainly let little things spoil my health vine lately: Little compromises here, little bouts of tired and/or lazy there. I want to pick up and do better.
I'm thinking about a couple of my recovery heroes; my mentor, Jim, and my "celebrity hero," comedian Craig Ferguson. Both are recovering alcoholics and addicts who been off the "stuff" for more than two decades (Jim, more than THREE!). I just keep wondering "How do they do it? How do they never drink the stuff again?" I strive to handle my addiction the same way. I just haven't been able to see my self do this yet. How? How do I never eat something for emotional reasons again? How do I say no to something I know can kill me? How do I do this? How?
TIMES UP!
You are so right to notice the little things that trip us up. I like the phrase "imperfect progress" in things like being healthy. It inspires forward motion without the paralyzing fear that goes with perfectionism.
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Thanks, Holly. "Imperfect progress." I like that.
DeleteYes! I heard this at a women of faith conference: Imperfect progress IS STILL progress. I believe it was Lysa TerKeurst who was speaking at the time. I started her book "Made to Crave"...and I haven't been able to finish it. It's about conquering emotional eating. It is an emotionally trying time for me to read this book, but I am determined. You can do it:) Like Holly wrote: Keep moving forward!!
ReplyDeleteI have that book too. Maybe we should study it together and talk about it.
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