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Club Sheba

@sheba2011

I was up before sunrise to work on as many boxes that I could before the exterminator arrived. I was expecting him in the morning but he was here in the late afternoon. This gave me some ample time to do what I needed to do months ago. However, there was a slight slip. Putting some clothes into my closet, my foot got tangled in a strap from an overnight case. So, I fell. My feet, or rather my knees fell on something nice and soft and my head was gently touched by slacks. Nothing broken. No black and blues. I cancelled the hair appointment and now I go next week.

Neither of us have heard from the Ear, Nose & Throat Physician or the appointment with the Physical Therapist. I will be calling our physician to remind them. So, there is no doctor appointment this week. Next appointment is Thursday afternoon with the contractors to look for the slow leak that has affected most of our flooring. This is to find the leak and then give an estimate and when they will start.

The spoonbill dropped by this afternoon. I didn’t recognize him. His feathers were more white than pink and he looked extremely tired. He meandered to a house across the way for food and rest. I will start watching the sale on shrimp so his pink color can return.

Tomorrow is a day of rest and maybe get out to Aldi’s. Not sure of anything else though we do need to go to Costco to do a return.

Missing Our Old Habits

Sometimes when we break a habit or addiction, we find ourselves missing it like a dear friend.

Whenever we make the effort to free ourselves of an addiction or a habit we no longer need, we are often surprised to find ourselves missing the old pattern as we would a familiar friend. This sounds counterintuitive, because we think we should instinctively gravitate toward that which is good for us. And yet, it makes a lot of sense when you consider that we humans are creatures of habit. This is why we gravitate to people and places — and patterns of behavior — that make us feel comfortable. Therefore, many of the habits we form are not conscious and are based instead on learned behavior from role models who were not always making the healthiest decisions.

Most addictions begin as a way of avoiding feelings that are extremely uncomfortable, so it makes sense that stopping the addiction means, for a time, a fair amount of discomfort. The same, of course, is true of habits that we have developed over time that we are ready to release. Just knowing that this is hard, and having compassion for ourselves as we work through this process, can help us to stay the course when we feel the urge to backtrack. It’s also helpful to remember that in time we will establish new, healthier patterns, and the yearning for the old ones will disappear. Eventually, we will instinctively reach for things that are good for us, and the longing for positive change may form the basis of a new habit.

The only way to get to this new place is to endure a time of difficulty, which is a challenge we can confidently handle, if we remember that it will lead to the change we seek in our lives. Our bodies, hearts, and minds always need time to adjust to a new way of doing things, but they will adapt, and even become our allies, if we remain true to our vision of a new way. ✨

@kittengirl,

Happy Fall in California thinking of you and your family. Sending kitty hugs for fall. ✨😎

@shoelady60,

Good day in the beautiful ‘burgh. 😘How are you feeling today? I have a lot going on
here in OZ. ✨ I read your post from yesterday your mother has more energy than anyone
I know. I love it. 😎

Oz is nice today and this is our last warm day for a while and I am alright with that. 😘✨
I am wearing a Plaid Iman Wrap with pockets I have had it for a couple of years and it is
toasty this morning.

I am going for some beauty treatments tomorrow. How are your appts going so far?

Lady thank you for being here and being so kind I appreciate the prayers from you
and your mother. 😘✨Enjoy the day.

@71flowerchild,

Howdy there in Texas. ✨😎May this be a good day for you and hubby. Oz is beautiful
today but more rain and chilly weather is on the way. That is why it is called Fall. 😜

The leaves are falling and some are starting to change colors. 💕

Give the fur babies Jewell and Little D a nice OZ hug. 😘

@taci,

Good morning in S. Cali scanning queen. ✨😘I have a lot going on so I am taking
my time. 😜

I hope this is a good day for you to get the trails and I say that because Cali is so vast.
In my little corner of the world we are a little different no Oceans, Mountains or great
Forests and Woods to visit. We do have outdoors things but not like Cali. 😜✨

I always try to make the best of what I have and Poppy and I see a lot on our walks. 😎

If you see these characters on the trail remember tis the season. 😜Happy Trails🎶

@oodiebom,

Good afternoon on the Gulf Coast. ✨😎 I hope this is a good day for you and hubby.
I am multi-tasking and doing laundry. We were downright cold last night I had to close
all the windows. Oz is beautiful today and my plants and flowers are still thriving. 😎

Busy week for you too so take it easy and I hope your husband doctor’s appointment goes
well. 🌹

Hope you have something delicious and hot. 😜

@xango,

Good day in Florida and may this be a good day. I hope you have done your road trip
and had a good time. ✨ Just dropping you a line.

@ddshoppy,

Good morning in S California we have not heard from you for a while so I am doing
a Tuesday Shout Out to you. ✨😎Take care and I hope all the grandchildren are doing
well.

@loaf,

Good day in Ohio make it a safe and good day. I hope the kids are having a good
and safe school year. ✨Miss ya. 😘