This month marks a year since my contract ended in Chengdu, China. This time last year, I was enjoying the last few days in Hong Kong, while awaiting a Chinese Tourist Visa. I spent my last two months in China hiking, waiting out monsoons, making new friends, and preparing to leave China for a year-long sabbatical in Oceania. Over the course of this past 12 months, I've been in 3 countries and 6 different time zones. I explored and trekked part of Yunnan and Kham (again, of course!); spent 4 1/2 months gallivanting in Melbourne, Victoria; and spent my last -- and very hot -- month in a suburb of Perth, Western Australia. I'm grateful for the 18 months I had in China--despite the hardships. I miss Kham and the Tibetan areas I frequented; daily I feel a longing to return. I'm ecstatically grateful for the nearly 6 months I was in Australia. Although I never thought I'd get stuck in the Ununited Police-State of America, I am feeling immense gratitude for my experiences while safely sequestering myself in an unsafe country. Gratitude
Finally caught one of the Hummers mid-flight. A trio of them frequent the flowers on the front porch, whirring noisily as they dive-bomb all around. Often, one will hover only 6 inches from my nose for 5 or so seconds, then speed off after determining my nose is not a flower! Intentions for Thursday
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Actually tons for which to be grateful! Tons: Since returning to the US in March, I've been able to stay in remote locations far away from infected cities, during WWC. Three months on a rural farm in southern Mississippi with a dear friend, and now I am pet-sitting in a tiny mountain valley 30 miles from the nearest small city in Colorado! I will remain in rural, low-density populated areas during the remainder of my time in the US. Even though I am not working online yet, my prosperity has actually increased, without unemployment! Prosperity will continue to flow to me! I'm in the mountains! I have a beautiful view from a cozy cabin amidst quiet trees and heart-warming sounds of nature! And bears! And hawks! And hummingbirds! I love it here! I will stay in places filled with hygge and continue to feel security in my surroundings and environment! I was able to visit friends and family on a short visit to Austin before travelling to Colorado. I have a means to produce income. Financial abundance flows to me! I have time to fast and move inward. I am healthy and strong. I have a wonderful, knowledgeable support community in www.thefastingmethod.com. I am love and I am loved and connected. I've had a unique experience in caring for a rescued Australian Bearded Dragon (lizard)! I'm part of a welcoming, small-town community. The weather here is fantastic: clear air and lots of sunshine! I get fresh eggs from the chickens each day! I am living alone again, so I have my own space and can focus on myself. I enjoy my passe temps! I am on a healing path and learning so much during my fasting journey. I am grateful for my friends, who love me, because of who I am. I am (finally) back on my positive path of visualization, positive self-talk, self-compassion, goal-setting, and intention. I re-embrace my positive qualities and capabilities. I am creative and express my creativity! I'm getting healthy, re-growing my emotional resilience, and learning to set boundaries. I am conquering fears. I am on my path, which is the right one for me, and I am moving forward again. I really believe that "I can do it"! I can do it! Intentions for tomorrow.
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I feel a bit thirsty and tired this morning, even though I slept at least 8 hours (I think I slept around that, although I had a difficult time falling asleep). Even after a cup of hot lemon water and then gulping down another half-glass of H20, I feel thirsty. I suppose I need more salt today, even though I took in approximately 2 teaspoons, not counting additional sodium from my homemade broth and doenjang. On top of the thirst, I feel my body cleansing because my tongue is coated with ama and my mouth tastes like crap! The good news is that I lost 3.3 lbs. since yesterday! 2 more pounds to go to get me back to where I was one month ago: I fasted less frequently this month and TRE diminished as I traveled and then dealt with a new schedule here in Colorado. I meant that off-time to last only 2 weeks, but circumstances here were out of my control and extremely up-and-down-- to say the least-- so it took an additional two weeks for me to feel settled and ready for an extended fast. Now, however, I feel strong enough to embark on some back-to-back 5-day fasts, which means I'll carry out a Healing Fast for five days, then Rebuild (eat) for two, then repeat that 5:2 protocol throughout the remainder of July. I'm counting on these fasts to knock off about 15 lbs. by the end of July. I was hoping to be "at goal" by my Bodoy at the end of August, but this last month of traveling and schedule inconsistencies since my arrival in Colorado may mean that original goal date is pushed into September. That's okay, because this is an evolutionary process and WOL! On the upside, I received confirmation that I'll be in CO through October 1, so I should be able to gain consistency in my fasting habits! I want to complete three 5:2s, as I mentioned, then experience a smooth transition into ADF of 36-, 42-, or 66-hour fasting periods. Most importantly, I want consistency! Homemade bone broth for collagen! One aspect that stood out the first few days of this particular fast was how easy it was to get back into the swing of fasting! Thank goddess! I made up my mind. I set my will and determination to fast for 5 days, and it seemed like Poof! there were no thoughts of quitting or "this is so hard", or "I feel like sh**"! This has been the singular difference during this, my 4th extended fast: the struggle to begin and continue beyond the first 2-3 days has been absent! This singularity is a good sign: it means my "fasting muscle" is gaining strength and my sankalpa (will power and determination) is returning! My power is increasing! With a mental power increase, comes both physical power and emotional resilience, and as such, that singularity will become a pattern-- a habit! Yay! Thus, after this series of 5-day fasts, I will be empowered to make a smooth transition into a shorter series of weekly fasts; for example, 36-hour, 42-hour, or 66-hour fasts. Who knows, maybe I'll continue with the 5-day fasts until I'm closer to my goal. This would mean 5-6 weeks of 5:2s. Hmmm. I'll see. For now, I'll stay present with the Inner and Outer Work of this current 5:2; meaning, the emotional aspects of my relationship to food and my body, and the physical part of simply not eating.
I feel good! Life is good! I am returning to my Vital Self! Gina the Light! Gina the Powerful and Strong and Focused and Disciplined and Happy and Joyous and Full of LIfe Energy! |
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