Tag: hope
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Hello, My Friends
It’s been awhile hasn’t it? Just wanted to come out, say hello, and let you know how things in my world are going. I’m continuing with my fitness endeavors which now entails going to a gym with a trainer 3 times a week, 3 solo workouts at home, and daily checkins with the best support…
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More on Clean & Sober
For some reason this morning, I was feeling extra “clean” after a short jog and shower. Some of you will get it. Looking into the mirror I was hit with much gratitude for being able to smile big on how much better my life has been with alcohol no longer swimming throughout my body. My…
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Week 12: 90 day jumpstart to wellness COMPLETE!!! (Before & After Pictures)
Let me say before I begin that even though the 90 days are complete for the “jumpstart”, I’ll be continuing this new lifestyle.😊 Each week we add a new habit and mindset. For week 12 we stopped the cold showers and instead did a 3 minute plunge into cold water (40 to 50 degrees) submerged…
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Week 10 and 11: 90 day jumpstart to wellness
Each week we add a new habit and mindset. For week 10 we extended the cold showers habit to five minutes. Week 11 is have a daily curious conversation with someone very different then you with the purpose of empathy and understanding. You goal is to see the world through their eyes. We does this…
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Week 8 & 9: 90 day jumpstart to wellness
Each week we add a new habit and mindset. For week 8 we extended the Wim Hof breath hold to two to three minutes. We were practicing one to two minutes. Week 9 we up’d our meditation to 10 minutes. The mindset for week 8 was Stand Now. Stand opposed to sit. Stand is active.…
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Calling all superheroes. This World needs some serious love!
With all that we’ve been through in the last two years plus what’s currently going on with the war, politics, shootings, and inflation, …- it is beyond time for all of us to step out and start spreading LOVE! It’s very easy to pick your favorite political I hate the other political party news channel…
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Week 7: 90 day jumpstart to wellness
Each week we add a new habit and mindset. For week 7, I stacked on the habit of intermittent fasting for 18 hours/ 6 hour window to eat. We were doing a 16/8 intermittent fast prior to that. The mindset for week 7 was of the infinite game. The goal is to not actually win,…
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Give yourself a chance
Henceforth I ask not good fortune. I myself am good fortune. Walt Whitman You have always been perfect – whole – complete. It’s been here within you this whole time. Shine!
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Week 6: 90 day jumpstart to wellness
Each week we add a new habit and mindset. For week 6, I stacked on the habit of journaling before bed. It’s a one paragraph reflecting on your day. If you plan your day in advance you can contrast it to what actually happened and reflect. On Sunday also add one overall reflection of the…
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Week 5: 90 day jumpstart to wellness
Each week we add a new habit and mindset. For week 5, I stacked on the habit of meditating for 5 minutes everyday. Sit quietly for 5 minutes. Doing nothing. Give yourself this gift each day. Develop strength and awareness with love at the center through sitting quietly. All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s…
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Week 4: 90 day jumpstart to wellness
Each week we add a new habit and mindset. For week 4, I stacked on the habit of on a daily bases every 24 hours find someone to do a good deed for and not get credit. Do it anonymously. Find things you actively see in the world you’re walking around in, something that could…
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Week 3: 90 day jumpstart to wellness
Each week we add a new habit and mindset. For week 3, I stacked on the habit of including 30 seconds of cold water in my showers. This is one of Wim Hof’s methods to keep your body and mind in its optimal natural state. The cold is your warm friend and one of the…
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Week 2: 90 day jumpstart to wellness
Each week we add a new habit and mindset. For week 2, I stacked on the habit of breath work using Wim Hof’s method and an app called Go Deeper. I do it first thing each morning. The first pillar of the Wim Hof Method is breathing. We’re always breathing, yet we’re mostly unaware of…
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Dragons
I have a bit of a fascination with dragons, so when I saw this photo out on castelliditalia’s site on Instagram I was in awe. I’m all about understanding we must tend to our dragons. One way or another they won‘t remain hidden for long. Try as you might they will eventually arrive at your…
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Celebrating 3 Years Sober Today
At three years sober, I feel at home with myself. I feel welcomed. I wish this for all of you. For those considering quitting alcohol, Do It! It will be the best gift you’ve ever given yourself. Dwight 🦋 You are Worthy. You are Intended Here to Shine. I Believe in You!
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Thinking of you
I just wanted to let you know I’m thinking of all my super heroes out here this morning. Some of you may be happy, sad, jazzed, lonely, at peace…. who knows right and it may depend on the time of the day. I get it! Always always always remember you are an amazing beautiful worthy…
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YOU have the POWER over how YOU respond to LIFE
Before I start I’m asking for all of my superheroes to go check out and follow my friend at Rock Bottom To Sky High who is currently on their sober journey. Thank you. *This is going to come across grandiose and pompous. I get it. Fire away. Going to jump right into this! So I…
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Going for it – mortality (Week 19)
The graphic above is inspired by an amazing soul who I came across this week. Her name is Lex and she is a digital nomad who travels the country with her dog Riot living in a cargo trailer. She’s definitely had some life experiences from her husband passing away, to becoming sober, and more. You…
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Going for it – and then there was three (Week 13)
Coolest Father’s Day gift from my daughter! For those who don’t know I’m a huge Who fan. I’ve seen them twice in concert. Had a great day with my kids. We went to an old mining town and had burgers, fries, and cheesecake. The best! Week 13 So as the title says I’m down to…
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Going for it – Saying yes (Week 6)
For a bit of context for my 52 week challenge check out these links – You did the best you could? and Going for it 52 Week Challenge! The weather warmed up on week 6, which was just what I needed for a step up. Had to laugh, was heading out onto the street for…
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Going for it – Finding a pace (Week 5)
For a bit of context for my 52 week challenge check out these links – You did the best you could? and Going for it 52 Week Challenge! If all else fails, persistence prevails! Lew Hollander, Iron Man (90 years old) Nothing but crickets out here on blogland😀. Hope everyone is enjoying Spring. At week…
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Going for it – Chop wood, carry water (Week 4)
For a bit of context for my 52 week challenge check out these links – You did the best you could? and Going for it 52 Week Challenge! Before enlightenment chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment chop wood, carry water. Zen proverb No I didn’t become enlightened from eating my chicken pizza last week. Darn!…
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It’s way more than just quitting alcohol
* It’s an act of faith to post early in the morning as you clearly hear your heart song Quitting alcohol is huge! For many it’s the required first step. Like I’ve said several times before it allows you to finally give yourself a chance. Instead of retreating and hiding in the fog, you will…
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Going for it – Writing it down (Week 3)
For a bit of context for my 52 week challenge check out these links – You did the best you could? and Going for it 52 Week Challenge! I’ve discovered writing down my items and posting out here keeps me accountable and on target for completing them each week. In this same journal prior to…
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One brick at a time
I became sick and tired of being sick and tired of my life. Something had to change! – gift from my Soul Today I want to talk a bit about moving forward in a new direction in your life. To move forward it’s going to take YOU doing the work of putting bricks in place…
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Dear “YourNameHere”,
Today is a new day! Please repeat these words: I am an Amazing person. I am Fabulous. I Love Me. Today give yourself permission to love yourself 100%. No thoughts on the past or future. No thoughts given to you from anyone else. Just focus on right NOW and BEAUTIFUL YOU❤️. Breathe this love in…
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You did the best you could?
I’m sure many of you have seen these quotes or those very similar to this theme. For the most part, I agree with them, but there is small part of me that says no this isn’t completely true. There were times when I knew all the information, I new better, but I still didn’t make…
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Sunday morning shower song
Okay my friends… Really going to challenge myself on this one. When we face and push through our fears we quickly discover new light, new love, and new growth. Here you go Super Heroes …a shower song we can sing together. Well maybe like … not “together” cause that might be awkward but .. I…
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Good Morning to YOU❤️
Having woken up many mornings in my past with slowness and dread, I was thinking of many of my super heroes out here that might just be experiencing some of that today. It could be you are feeling one or many of these – worried, discouraged, scared, depressed, hungover, lost, broke, heartbroken, hurt, or just…
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Going alcohol free wasn’t as easy as it might of looked
* Please understand I am a binge drinker and can’t handle just having one. It just doesn’t work for me, but I am by no means judging others who can partake. I’m not looking for any type of “good job Dwight”. I’m just hoping this helps someone who is on this journey. It’s not easy.…
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Debt 3: What to do?
So let’s start right off with a visual. This is my example of paying off $35,500 in debt in 4 years. Begin Balance $35,500.00 Current Balance ($1.00) Total Payments $35,501.00 2015 June $400.00 2015 July $400.00 2015 August $400.00 2015 September $400.00 2015 October $500.00 2015 November $500.00 2015 December $600.00…
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Not Today!
Some days you can just start feeling that wave slowly building up trying to sneak up and crash down on you. Your spider senses start to tingle and deja vu comes to mind. Not today! I’m stopping you right in your tracks and shutting you DOWN. Frick you! I’m not buying what your laying down.…
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Our highest self
I’m realizing as I write out my thoughts a little context goes a long way. Many of you who read my blog battle with depression as I do. My hope is this post surrounds you all with light and helps you get through some of the storms. I post this only with the goal of…
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Till Next Time
How do you slay a dragon when it brings forth fire breathing depression on your ass? First, you find the courage to face it. Second, you use every tool you have in your arsenal. Third, it’s impossible to completely slay, but the sooner you deal with it the sooner you start feeling better. For me,…
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Hope
And then out of the corner of my eye I thought I felt hope sneak in. I chose to not look directly in fear of her vanishing in a flash. She’s here and that’s all I care. My body starts to warm, my heart breaks a small smile, and the light from within begins to…
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