Lately, at home:
*I've finished moving my art studio out of the RV (change of plans with that, see this post for the scoop) and into one side of the yoga studio. This is now the exact arrangement for the art and yoga studio that I envisioned the first time we saw this house, with it's completely open, unfinished basement. The only additions now will be a permanent wall in place of the curtains, a bathroom, and a walkout entrance between the two windows. It feels good to have a more permanent solution , albeit still kind of temporary, to use as a studio where people can actually gather together for class. I even have a few regulars, already, which I am so happy about!
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| Set up and ready for yoga class. |
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| Open the curtain and we are ready for art class. |
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| Really happy with the vibe of this space. I can't wait to teach and make some art here. |
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| Books, supplies and projects, organized in wooden crates. |
*Fasting is still happening. What I have found that works best for me is fasting during the week, starting at 5:00am and ending between 5:00pm and 7:00pm. I have much more energy during the day at work and use my fruit infused water to stave off any hunger pangs (and it is much easier to get enough water in every day, which is a bonus). I allow one day of the weekend for eating normally and the other day, I try to eat only fruit for breakfast and lunch. My advice is not trying to stick to a rigid schedule, but trying different things and going with what works for your body and your lifestyle. As far as what I eat, I have to cook and/or prepare most of my own food anyway, due to my sensitivity to MSG (which is hidden in a LOT of packaged or pre-prepared foods) so what I eat is usually pretty much healthy, whole foods (except for the occasional bread pudding or pie for breakfast :0).
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| The fruit I use to infuse my water every day. I fill ice cube trays with a few pieces in each section, then fill with water and freeze. Perfect. |
It has taken almost this entire month to get into a routine with what works for me. At this point- digestion is a LOT better. Giving my body and digestive system time to rest and taking in more water every day has been so good for me. The pain in my hands is still there. It may be a little better, but I'm not sure. I think cutting out more sugar (hello, bread pudding and pie!) will help with that, so as I move forward, that will be a goal. Hot flashes have been a little better -still happening but a little less frequently and less intense. Mental clarity is definitely better, but I really think that is from my social media hiatus. Energy level is always up when I'm fasting, which is probably the thing I love most about it, but also, it's the most surprising. Weight is exactly the same-138- which is fine for me.
*Holidays- Holidays took a big turn for our family a few years ago, but are just recently, slowly getting back to what they used to be- minus quite a few people. I'm hoping that it continues in a positive direction and that, eventually, everyone can be together again. Healing takes time, right? It has definitely taught me a lot about being patient, which has always been one of my deepest weaknesses.
On that note, I will leave you with this:
Be Still. Be Strong. Be Happy. ~ Juli
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