It Started with Water

Today I'm beginning the Master Cleanse.

Sort of like the day I walked into John's office with an open heart, ready for whatever comes next. I'm not sure where this will lead, but I'm ready to begin a new journey. This feels like a natural progression after a long pause. I can feel my body asking me for help in healing, and I haven't known what to do. I'm grateful for the evolution that became after choosing a new path last year. Now I feel like I have more to learn, and so here I am, beginning again.

I have been speaking to my body this morning, sending messages of comfort and soothing. "It's going to be ok, I'm not going to do anything to hurt you." I started with several cups of water this morning before venturing out to find my necessary ingredients. I also cleaned out my kitchen of simple foods that might tempt me if I'm feeling the craving to eat. I want to do what I can do to set myself up for success. I'm going to try to avoid food-triggering people and places this weekend as Eric suggests. This is a wonderful time to pull back into myself for some introspective recovery and rebuilding. The turning of the fall always feels like the time for me to reconnect to the quieter parts of my being. I think it's a good time to nurture them.

I spent $62.69 today to begin this new and exciting process. I'm curious to watch myself unfold.

I haven't felt particularly hungry today. Especially after the warm salt wash. I'm thinking that the feeling of hunger will be a great time to practice some urge surfing and warm self soothing.

"It's going to be ok, I'm not going to do anything to hurt you."