It Has More Punch

I thought today I would just share another poem. Again the theme is to lead and teach by example.

IT HAS MORE PUNCH (  or  Sermons We See)

I'd rather see a sermon than hear one any day,
I'd rather one should walk with me  than merely tell the way.
The eye's a better pupil and more willing than the ear,
Fine council is confusing, but example's always clear,
And the best of all the preachers, are the men who live their creeds,
For to see good put into action, is what everybody needs.

I can soon learn how to do it, if you'll let me see it done,
I can watch your hands in action, but your tongue too fast may run,
And the lectures you deliver may be very wise and true,
But I'd rather get my lessons by observing what you do;
For I may misunderstand you and the high advice you give,
But there's no misunderstanding how you act and how you live.

When I see a deed of kindness I am eager to be kind,
When a weaker brother stumbles, and a strong man stays behind
Just to see if he can help him, then the wish grows strong in me
To become as big and thoughtful as I know that friend to be,
And all travellers can witness that the best of guides today
Is not the one who tells them, but the one who shows the way.

One good man teaches many, men believe what they behold,
One deed of kindness noted is worth forty that are told.
Who stands with men of honour learns to hold his honour dear,
For right living speaks a language which to everyone is clear.
Though an able speaker charms me with his eloquence, I say
I'd rather see a sermon than hear one any day.

Edgar Guest

And finally - It's not much use looking ahead, unless you walk that way.


Peace to you all

Wendy

Proud Of My Choices

I am now into the second month of non smoking. So it is 1 month and 3 days. Big pat on the back for Wendy. I am truly proud of myself.

My eating plan is a bit all over the place but there are so many changes I am making and I am happy with my progress. I fitted into a pair of pants that were tight so I must have lost a little weight around my middle - that's good. I can clearly see and feel what happens when I eat dairy products of any kind. That's enough to stop me even being tempted with a bit of cheese. I don't like milk so that is easy but cheese, yoghurt and butter are another love story. It has now been about two weeks since I have touched dairy products and I am not exaggerating when I say that I don't care. I even made cauliflower cheese for my husband and daughter last night. It smelt good and I know they really enjoyed it but I actually felt so guilty feeding them that rubbish but I am not their keeper and have no right what so ever to tell them what to eat. What I can do is lead by example and that is what I will do.  I won't bore you with all the other finer details. I think this explains well enough how those changes are going and the benefits already being experienced.

In one of my very first posts I talked about finding my bliss - what rocks my boat. I had commented on how hard it is to know what excites me and then I had remembered Yoga and Bushwalking. Well I got up this morning and did a Yoga routine and loved every minute of it. I did some balancing and just whatever came into my head. I just went with the flow of it and I am so glad I did. I had made another pact with myself that this is now to be a daily practice and today was the first day. I am gradually introducing things one at a time into my life and making them permanent changes. I will try and find a Yoga class somehwere nearby that I can attend once a week at least but the rest is up to me each day.

The second thing I did today is cross one of my bushwalking goals of my list on the right hand side of this blog. I wrote previously about how I enjoy walking in nature and that led me to finding at least 10 places that were fairly close to home and could be done on day trips. Well it was drizzling with rain again today but I just went anyway and it turned out perfect. I would post some photos here but the program is having a meltdown and I don't feel like fixing that until tomorrow. Mick and I had a lovely afternoon together and it honestly felt like a mini holiday. Just left our problems at the house and went for a drive and then a great walk. It was quite steep and had loads of stairs and boy did it get me huffed and puffed and the sweat pouring of me. I loved it. And best of all I COULD BREATH and didn't use any asthma spray. YAY !!!!!

Anyway I just wanted to say it was a great day and it was very WORTHWHILE for me and my husband. The thing I have just realised though is that I am making some good choices and it is so true - those choices are mine. As the saying on my fridge goes -

"We either make ourselves happy or miserable, the amount of work is the same"











Peace to you all and thanks for listening,

Wendy