Click

I had something "click" today.

It was one of those things that I had heard many times. I knew it was true. It just never made the transition from cerebrum to life application ... till today.

I have had one of those days; one of those shut your door, scream into a pillow and then beat your bed with a towel that you grab from a mountain of unfolded laundry - days. These are the days when cravings blindside me and comfort foods jump into my hand before I know what I'm doing. After dropping child #1 off at school I sat at a stoplight wondering what I was craving. I knew I wanted something, but nothing I thought of sounded good. And then I realized that the things I needed were not food. Yes, I had needs, but not needs that eating would solve. I required a whole new list of cravings like: conversation, help, a listening ear, patience, a break, encouragement, a vent session etc.

I am feeling quite evolved. It's sad that I haven't experienced this truth before. Chocolate and carbs were my go-to band aid for everything. To be totally honest, I did feel better after eating them. But I it was probably the fact that I took a break to eat them - that I took time for me and what I wanted. Maybe my blood-sugar did need a boost, but an apple and a chapter of a good could do the same thing. I am excited to think up new and meaningful indulgences. Lets face it, we all need to indulge and this has opened a whole new world of healthy possibilities.