Days 4,5,6 and 7 Traveling in Connecticut

It's Sunday, May 29th, 8:33pm, Eastern time. I have been in Connecticut for three days, and I have not been tempted to stray.


The story begins on Thursday, May 26th. Just a typical day of yoga, work and packing for a weekend getaway. My yoga practice on Thursday morning was once again blissful. I love how my body feels before, during and after. I have noticed that my lower back does not ache as often in Svasana(final resting pose) as it has in the past. I loved teaching my students and I felt a clarity in my teaching that I haven't experienced before. Thursday's stress came from my "to-do" list. I spent all day watching my mind and as soon as I noticed it focusing on the "to-do" list, I came back to what was happening in my present. Once I was finished with work, I had to come home and finish packing. This mainly consisted of prepping my dinner(a large salad) and preparing extra fruits for nourishment. I'm glad we chose the red-eye, so I could spend the most of my time sleeping. I was surprised how much a bunch of grapes kept me satisfied between flights.

Friday, we spent the first half of the day sleeping...it was soooooo goooood! For the evening, we went to Josh's sister's house for apps...none for me because they were pretzels and chips. Then we headed off to a diner for dinner. I enjoyed a house salad with lemon as the dressing and a bowl of fruit. It was all delicious. The others enjoyed hamburgers, omellettes and pizza...I'm thankful that I was past the hump of craving, because to looked like it would be tasty, however, I didn't even want a fry!

Saturday, I enjoyed a tasty watermelon and Angie(Josh's sister) took us to a fabulous market, think Henry's or Whole Foods, and I purchased many delicious fruits for my own consumption and plenty of veggies for a large, communal salad and one for myself. I am thankful that I find the cutting of veggies enjoyable and creating works of edible art for others.

And finally, today. Today was the big party with the Big Green Pizza truck. Wow! This was awesome and a little part of me did wish I hadn't made the choice to partake in this challenge, but then I feel that my pants are fitting, even becoming a little big and I like what I see in the mirror and I remember how my yoga practice has been feeling and I am reminded of the importance of this cleanse for me and my health. The party was from 11:00-5:00 and as I watched everyone become lethargic, I was graciously complimented on my energy and light as though I had just arrived.

I am beginning to believe that the "raw foodies" may be on to something with all their enzyme talk and increased energy. And I have noticed that my my ego may still want or crave, the rest of my mind and body have lost the craving.

Peace :)