The Chautauqua: March 2021

When I made the decision to join last year, I was at the end of a 6-month creativity program which seemed to have brought me right back to where I was when I started it, COVID was just becoming a concern and the lockdown was a very new (and we thought temporary) reality, plus, I was getting a glimmer of hope that I may actually really and truly be getting healthier.

A year later, and I am definitely healthier, but I have (in all honesty) not even come close to completing my main goal for the year - which was to have the house contents all sorted and dealt with. That said, I have made significant progress, but more importantly, I have accomplished things that weren’t even part of any imminent goals or dreams.

I met (virtually) two of the most amazing women from Australia, and we’ve been meeting weekly via Zoom for almost the entire year, as we encourage and support each other. I created the labyrinth in my garden, and I self-published a chapbook and two wisdom decks. There were other smaller accomplishments, that all together, add up to a very impressive year of growth and accomplishment. All in all, I’m happy with my progress and look forward to joining for another year.

Beth

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Wednesday 17 March 2021

Wealth

Wealth is the ability to fully experience life.

- Henry David Thoreau

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Monday 15 March 2021

Cup

When asked if my cup is half-full or half-empty

my only response is that I am thankful I have a cup.

- Sam Lefkowitz

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Friday 12 March 2021

Leap

Don’t just put one foot in front of the other –

take a quantum leap toward your dreams.

- Emily Williams

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Wednesday 10 March 2021

Trusting

Surrendering means trusting that the best thing will happen.

- Yasmin Boland

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Monday 8 March 2021

Variable

You are your life's only variable.

- Mike Dooley

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Friday 5 March 2021

March 5, 2021 Chautauqua

Beth's Ponderings

In the past couple of weeks, I have received some fabulous news!

I received updated blood work results, and my blood is DRAMATICALLY better - we thought my improvement from July, 2020 to November 2020 was unbelievably incredible, but this was off the charts in the degree of change!

While I still have a ways to go (grumble, grumble), I am so close to the light at the end of the tunnel, that it is almost blinding me now, instead of feeling like an out-of-reach mirage.

My liver is functioning properly again, and getting stronger and stronger. As well, my lymph system has gotten stronger too, so the majority of the toxins that were stuck in my body are almost all gone, as is the majority of the inflammation. Hallelujah!!!

With all these improvements, I have also been responding better to the acupuncture treatments. Amazing how that works, when you stop adding to the problem. After years and years of one-step-forward–three-steps-back, I am now steadily moving forward.

Finally, I’m probably the only woman around here who is thrilled to discover that I’ve GAINED weight, and am now 160 lbs. Some of my clothes no longer fit, and the rest finally fit properly. It truly is amazing the difference a few pounds can make. (left: 2017, right: current).

My long journey is finally getting easier.

Beth