A New Daily

It took me much of a lifetime to zero in on exactly what I should or should not put into my body. And also to keep in mind, to quote the Bard’s famous words, “Our body is a garden.”

I was well into my seventh decade before I comprehended that sulfites were the trigger for many of my allergy issues.

Soon afterwards I also reluctantly admitted to myself that while a piece of candy is fine, that is only once or twice a week.

The gradual exodus of once cherished foods began a slow and steady march out of my world. First, the cherished chips, and then their frequent companion, Cola, and so it went. On and on as my shopping list and daily menu gradually evolved.

I won’t deny there is an occasional visit, but that happens less and less. Frankly, I don’t remember them too often now.

However. I am finally realizing that I must also take extreme caution with what I permit to enter my mind.

The more negativity I ingest, the darker my own viewpoint becomes.

The more anger I absorb from others, the less forgiving I am.

If I digest an excess of judgmental opinions while drinking my morning coffee, the more tempting it becomes for me to condemn others.

My reaction to another’s fury, is to become hostile myself.

However, when I fill my mornings with music the sky seems brighter even if it timidly peeks through dark clouds

If I hear laughter, I remember the sounds of yesterday’s mirth that once filled my heart with joy.

Not too long ago I learned to master the art of diet restrictions without too much pain. Now I must concentrate on maintaining the same agenda with my daily diet of TV and Internet opinions and viewpoints.

Because I was able to restrict my yearning for dark chocolate filled with a succulent layer of raspberry, I can now learn to avoid the temptation of celebrity gossip, lurid accusations, and inconsequential press releases as well as political innuendos. Straight news may prove as beneficial as a health spa.

Perhaps it may be just another of life’s challenges, but it might also be fun. And since frowning only causes more wrinkles, who knows, I might even look better.