This is my first installment in the ‘Gin in my Apron Pocket’ series, started by the wonderfully funny woman Mom-O-Matic.
My series may be slightly different than other’s. I am starting the book ‘A New Earth’ by Eckhart Tolle. A good friend and wise woman sent all the people she knows the information from Oprah’s website regarding the free online class they are offering with Eckhart and his newest book. This is a 10 week online series discussing the book. We meet online every Monday evening at 6 to talk about one chapter of the book. Eckhart says A New Earth is about you. “It will change your state of consciousness or it will be meaningless” (p. 7). This woman that mentioned this to me I believe has already started me on a path of becoming more aware. Now I think it is time to take the next step.
Here I will be chronically my path with this book and the online course as my guide. I can tell you already I feel a little like a moron, my head is getting in the way far too much and giving me doubts that this will accomplish anything but I am trying to acknowledge that voice then let it go. Not easy for me to do at all.
I will also be trying to become more healthy. Less coffee, more water and infusions. Less fat, sugar and processed foods, more fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Maybe even a little less meat. More walking, less sitting on my ass on the couch. You get the idea. I don’t plan to join a gym or start a diet, I like ice cream far too much to diet. I just need to get in the habit of making better choices.
Sounds like a trip right?
I’ve been working on getting healthy for about 8 months now and completely changed my eating habits (just as you want to above). It REALLY worked for me and I feel a lot more clear-headed and energetic as a result.
After a bit, you don’t even crave the crap anymore.
Also, I’m curious about Tolle’s book and Oprah’s class. I want to check in often to see how it goes for you. I hope you continue to post about it.
As a side note, another book I’ve heard is great and was given to me by a very enlightened friend (she gives loved ones dozens of copies of this book a year!) is called “Awareness” by Anthony deMello.
Deb
Yay for you! So much better to think of what you will ADD to your life to make it better than what you have to give up. I can’t wait to see how the book group goes for you.
Sounds lovely. Can’t wait to read more!