I wish I could play the 'Pause' button on MENO..PAUSE...you know that stage of life when people ask in frustration 'What's the difference between mad cow disease and a menopausal woman?' and the answer is 'None'. Think about it. Not very consoling is it. When Kelly Clarkson gets to that point I know she'll be changing her tune to 'What doesn't kill you, drives you KRAZEE'.
And so it is at every stage of our life, there is a hurdle to be crossed, before we get to the next challenge. First we have to learn to walk, then talk, then potty train, then deal with the acne, hopping hormones, mood swings, weight - too much of it, or not enough of it, too tall, too small, too busty, not busty enough, boyfriends, girlfriends, money, career, learning to drive, finding a mate, a house, making a home, etc. etc. I think it is only fair that when you get to the 50+ stage of life, when you have overcome all the aforementioned battles, you deserve to be rewarded...right? Not so, the hopping hormones of youth continue to rage, reaching 'fever' pitch at menopause - yeps! By 'Fever' I'm referring to those hot flushes...I saw a poor lady Receptionist having one the other day, and no she wasn't embarrassed, well actually she must have been because she jumped up from her desk abruptly, and went into the file room...looking for a file!!
Anyway, to cut to the chase I decided today NOT to let the Menopause Monster get the better of me - No sir. Let the battle begin... The idea came into my head that Menopause is like a re-birth of sorts. A brand new chapter of life, richer for all the lessons and wisdom accrued en-route. The nest is emptying, baby birds are getting their wings and Mama and Papa bear should now be going to dancing classes, piano or guitar lessons...maybe even swimming lessons...to keep the brain alive.
With all that in mind I bought a book to read entitled 'Toxic Relief' written by Don Colbert MD (m.d. must mean mentally deficient) because it promised on the cover that it would help restore health and energy, through fasting and detoxification. I dunno about you, but to me the word 'fasting' means food...right? Interestingly enough, Dr. Colbert suggests DETOXING your whole person! hmm food for thought... At least you can't get fat on that.
By detoxing 'your whole person' he suggests not only fasting from food, but also fasting from WORDS that hurt, injure, or cause fear, doubt, anger, strife, shame or guilt. He calls that a word fast. Next, he suggests a MEDIA fast, to fast from t.v. internet, and radio in order to get closer to GOD. I like that one but will I be able to do it...let's just see...
A fast from GOSSIP...that should be easy, as I have nobody to gossip with, or about, and anyway, Canadians are too polite to gossip.
A fast from harsh critical words at home (this fast will help you as a mother or father to use language that is courteous, kind and uplifting). Wow! that will be interesting.
Starting tomorrow D.V. I'll let you know how the 21 day fast goes...word by word. Actually I can't fast from the internet as I will not be able to do this blog without it...right? Instead I'll fast from spending money on non-essentials. I think that is a fair exchange Dr. Colbert.
Tune in tomorrow evening and you can even join me if you wish. The whole point of this 21 day challenge is to see if I can re-birth myself from the ashes of life fatigue...and become a Spring Chicken...Yeah! Sounds fun. Oh...another thing I have to fast from the weighing machine for 21 days too. Hmm...that should be interesting but I will be perfectly honest with you.
Ciao for now!!
Patricia xxx
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