October 1, 2012

October 1, 2012 (Monday)
(Post 615, Day 275 of 2012, 640 days since first post)

Daily Comment

Sometimes I wonder whether living your dreams is all its cracked up to be.

At least, not if that means dreaming first, then living what you've dreamed about.

The times in my life when I felt like I was "living the dream" have not been the result of planning, nor have they been anticipated. In fact, they have been recognized in the moment, but only appreciated in hindsight.

One of the first times I felt that way was on vacation in Ibiza, just before I turned twenty-one. Everything about those last weeks of 1970 was dream-like: The setting (a 600-year-old finca among carob and almond orchards in the hills overlooking the port town; the comaraderie of an old friend from home, and the English, Dutch and American hippies hanging out in that scene.

I may have noted at the time that this was truly living "a" if not "the" dream, but I was busy, at the time, actually participating in, not reflecting on, my circumstances.

You know, being present.

I don't know whether manifesting your dreams is or isn't possible - there are too many contradictory philosophical alternatives. In my belief system, it is possible, because I allow for the illusion of time-space, meaning that a dream can, in fact, reflect a future reality.

But whether knowing that dream is a step in creating a future reality or just a reveal is up for grabs. No definitive answer for me.

These days, I have many moments when it feels like I am in that dreamy sweet spot. This is due to an environment where I don't perceive a need to struggle. I can take the good things as they come, and lay back the rest of the time, poised to take advantage of the next bit of joy that comes my way.

The down moments, when they come, don't seem too bad, and don't upset me - I have faith that there will be a change of fortune imminently. Although the choice to believe in a benign Universe, as opposed to an unsafe one, is only made on faith (and a bit of logic, but ultimately, faith), it indicates that whatever happens is what is supposed to happen, and is for the best. 

Sappy, and incomprehensible to those who've chosen otherwise, it keeps me balanced and is consistent with my general tendency to be optimistic.

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Food and Diet Section

Today's Weight:        205.2 lbs 
Yesterday's Weight:    204.0 lbs
Day Net Loss/Gain:     + 1.2 lbs

Year 2012 daily weight from December 31, 2011

Diet Comment

A weight gain after a 24-hour fast? WTF? I expected a loss. If I had to guess, I'd say it was the late-night break-fast, that included off-plan grains and fruit.

Skipping breakfast was unintentional and the result of poor time management this morning.

Food Log

Breakfast
Skipped.

Lunch
Cocoa-kale protein shake (almond milk, whey protein (36g protein), kale, chia gel, cocoa, vanilla, cinnamon, stevia-erithrytol blend).

Snack
Pepperoni and cheese.

Dinner

Organic turkey burger with rainbow slaw (cauliflower, broccoli, red cabbage and carrots), and steamed broccoli with butter and cheese. Not shown: Pepperoni and cheese. Also, I ate considerably more broccoli and cheese and rainbow slaw than is shown in the picture.

Liquid Intake
    Coffee:  32 oz,  Water: 116+ oz. 

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