Using Positive Thoughts To Snuff Out The Traumatic Past

I decided to let Ben and Jerry go for good.  I cleaned out the freezer and decided the ice cream was too tempting and it has gone to the land fill.  The five pounds I gained eating the addicting ice cream is going to be the hardest to loose.  Now that I am older the weight gain is so easy to put on and so hard to get rid of.  I have stepped up the exercise and two pounds have gone but the next five are going to be hard.  I want to get it off before my son's wedding in about eight weeks.  I am up for the challenge and my motto is never say never.  I am a strong person with determination. 

I never thought I would be an emotional eater, but when you are going through tough times food seems to help.  I remember the days of youth when I could eat anything and not gain a pound.  I know that I have to give up Ben and Jerry.  I still love my vegetables and fruit so I am blessed. 

I have made it through the grieving for Laney and I have adjusted to the empty nest.  I don't have any excuses now to indulge in sweets with no nutritional value.  I have let go of the bad karma and my past and  I feel so at peace with life.  I created my own support group and they are wonderful people.  It was a long process to get here today, but worth every step of the way.  Our lives get filled with hurt and mistrust, but with the process of changing our thoughts to positive ones we can have a happy future. 

One of my positive thoughts is of the flowers that were so beautiful around the cancer center.  They were incredibly uplifting and they make me fill inspired about living.  My husband and I both agree that despite what he was going through with his health that the warm weather, flowers, palm trees, and many things to see and do created some nice memories for us to focus on.  These memories included Laney also, because she was there with us to enjoy the memories.  We will focus on these memories and push the bad ones away. 

We did learn from the experiences in life and that is all we can expect.  Life is too precious to waste thinking of things that hurt.  Sorry Ben and Jerry you are no longer in my life.  I can make it without you.  Arrivederci !

Life is beautiful !!!!

Elizabeth:)