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Like any fruit of the spirit, self-control is one that must be cultivated in order to blossom, practiced and nurtured with every breath. However, there is no guarantee that the final product will not fall off the vine once in a while.
Equanimity was the focus of the third week of my 40 Days to Personal Revolution program. I was to practice non-reactivity, stillness and general discomfort, all the while shying away from desserts and finding time for twice-daily meditation. Needless to say, such tasks have not come easily for me, a Greek girl with a passion for all things chocolate. Factor in the quarter of my blood that is Spanish and Latina and my obsession with politics in the midst of economic disaster and there only seems to be one final answer. Dove bars simply have to stay in the picture if I am to maintain any sort of equilibrium.
I feel great after my yoga classes. Don’t get me wrong. And a twinge of physical agony is quite satisfying to wake up to every morning, but I find the chocolate necessary to maintain my own personal sense of balance. I am female, after all.
I have been doing well to not react (extremely) when adverse situations arise, finding power in my personal ability to dismiss daily annoyances. I take a breath, say a prayer and remember to behave in a manner that will benefit myself and everyone around me. But sometimes a square of dark chocolate is simply necessary to sustain the peace.
Keep in mind that I’m not diving into a pint of ice cream with every mention of fiscal tragedy and I truly find comfort in my yoga practice and evening meditation. I just choose to enjoy one of life’s greatest gifts on a daily basis, something that serves as a reminder that things aren’t always so serious.
Chocolate is something to be celebrated, shared and properly enjoyed when the spirit so moves.
Maybe it may seem as though I missed the point of week three by not depriving myself altogether. But in terms of listening to my body and its unique set of needs, I dare say I accomplished exactly the lesson I set out to learn.
That being said, I am now prepared to launch into the three-day fruit fast that I have been assigned, which I intend to adhere to with the utmost vigor. My refrigerator is stocked with the freshest of berries and my mind is made up to meet the fasting challenge with my steadfast perfectionism. And so one addiction replaces another, but at least being obsessive-compulsive is calorie-free.
E-mail Katy Mena at kmena@tfpcommunitynews.com
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So what is the next step after the fruit fast? I'm looking forward to hearing how that went. Did any chocolate covered berries get in there??? Inquiring minds want to know.
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