Notes on becoming grounded
Feeling quiet this morning. Like I want to speak in the softest voice possible and move slowly and with intention. I hope to carry this into the busy day ahead and lean into the soft cushion of my centered self when the world of ringing phones, incoming email and urgent seekers pop their heads into my small, fluorescent work space.
I leaned against the sink for a while and sipped tea, watching the light inch out of the east and thought about the past three days. I have eaten so clean that I’m beginning to feel an echo of health in my body.
Brown Rice
Braised vegetables
Barley, white bean and vegetable soup
Salad
Celery with goat cheese
Oatmeal
Frittata with kale
Rice cake with peanut butter
Almonds
Organic black tea
Detox tea
Water
That’s it. The bloating is down quite a bit. I’ve had headaches, due to detoxing I imagine. My body is feeling less sluggish and I’m looking forward to the weekend starting so I can get outside and move. This weekend we’re clearing out all of the brush in the woods and preparing the site for the barn shed.
Now the sun is glowing orange through the cafe curtains on the french doors, the teenager is heading out for the bus, the toddler is still snoring in bed and I’ve got to take a quick shower before heading out for work. It’s Friday and the next two days belong to me. How about you?
"Autumn is the eternal corrective. It is ripeness and color and a time of maturity; but it is also breadth, and depth, and distance. What man can stand with autumn on a hilltop and fail to see the span of his world and the meaning of the rolling hills that reach to the far horizon?"
~Hal Borland
April 20th, 2007 at 1:27 pm
day two without cupcakes and the two month tummy ache is gone. your list inspires me to eat more cleanly
ahhhhh to feel healthy again . . .
April 20th, 2007 at 2:09 pm
Will I get healthier by just reading about your cleaner diet?
Didn’t think so. My desire for cheese is pretty powerful.
I don’t think I’m allergic to wheat.
April 20th, 2007 at 3:16 pm
It’s amazing the difference in how I feel when I go from eating refined carbs (or almost anything wheat based) and junk to eating organic vegetables and lean protein. I feel healthier, less bloated, and this sounds weird, but cleaner. I hope your detoxing goes well.
April 20th, 2007 at 5:48 pm
Inspiring. I’ve been suffering through not so great diet this year and my joints are screaming at me daily. I look forward to fresh greenies so I can detox.
though giving up my three cheesy pizza currently baking is going to be tough.
April 20th, 2007 at 11:06 pm
Wow I don’t know if I can detox from a blog but I feel better…really you inspire me to get off my collective arsh and detox…after this slice of greasy pizza…love your blogs.
April 21st, 2007 at 12:31 am
oh I love that feeling of a fresh start with your body. I was set to do a cleanse, had the pure cranberry juice for it and instead of the cleanse I added vodka and had cosmopolitans!! cheers…
April 21st, 2007 at 2:32 pm
Your clean eating looks spectacular - thats awesome Kelly. Gold Star! I’m sure you’re feeling better and more in control - that sure comes across in your writing.
I’ve been getting up much earlier than usual, trying to ease myself into nature’s rhythm. Looking for that sense of lightness and intention to carry me throughout the day.
May 1st, 2007 at 9:23 am
have you tried any of those body detox kits? Do they work? Another blog I read, claimed this one kit calling itself the ultimate colon cleanser helped her lose 10lbs and feel great. I just want to check someone else’s opinion out.
May 18th, 2007 at 8:45 am
Heh, Kathy, that’s a good use for cranberry, for sure!