Today’s Stream of Consciousness prompt is the word: consume.
I will not be consumed by guilt about the extra calories I’ve consumed over the holidays.
The beguiling sugar monster flirts with me, again. What harm can come of this seemingly innocent pleasure? A piece of pumpkin pie, a cookie slipped from the plate in the frig…..
I know the seductive nature of sweet things, and of spicy leftover lasagna calling me from the the refrigerator, on the shelf above the apple pie which sits temptingly on top of the kale salad that’s getting old.
My mantra was to only consume things that were healthy and good for me, mindfully, one bite at a time, only what I need….
I will not feel guilty for not being perfect.
I want to be consumed by the urge to stretch and hike the wooded trails breathing crisp air.
I want to be consumed by the love of painting and writing and singing.
I want to be consumed by my lover’s scent, by his love for me.
I want to be consumed by the hope of the new year!
Consumed by the joy of being alive!
∞
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December 27, 2014 at 4:18 pm
Sugar is the devil
December 28, 2014 at 1:22 am
Absolutely!
December 27, 2014 at 4:59 pm
You know it! A sneaky little devil waiting in my refrigerator at this very moment. Waiting is the key word. I’m waiting. It is possible to wait.
December 27, 2014 at 8:16 pm
It’s the holidays. Even the most conscientious among us have some sweets this time of year.
December 27, 2014 at 9:12 pm
Thank you, John. 🙂 To be honest, I am enjoying myself.
December 27, 2014 at 8:59 pm
There’s little point in being consumed by guilt, I figure its Christmas and a time for celebration with family and friends, after all its only once a year, though your leftovers sound very tempting.
December 28, 2014 at 11:24 pm
I know. The lasagna is gone now. Just some apple pie left. And I went for a hike today. Exercise works wonders for keeping the guilt.away! I hear that pie calling my name.
December 28, 2014 at 11:25 pm
Go enjoy it, I can tell you want to.
December 28, 2014 at 1:24 am
Loved this, every word of it! I too often allow myself to be consumed with guilt following the holidays. Although I am happy to say that I did better than I usually do this Christmas! Good for you for enjoying yourself without (too much) guilt! 🙂
December 28, 2014 at 11:26 pm
Thanks, Leigh. Glad you liked it! Sounds like we’re both making progress. 🙂
December 29, 2014 at 12:10 am
I’ve just discovered that leftover apple pIe is especially good after a two mile hike.
December 29, 2014 at 12:12 am
I love it, JoAnne! So much better to be consumed with the good things in life, and leave the guilt behind! 😀
December 29, 2014 at 5:01 am
Yep! Thanks, Linda. Glad you love it! And welcome back!