Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Wishcasting Wednesday



Wishcasting Wednesday is here once again and Jamie Ridler (of Jamie Ridler Studios) has another probing question to ask:
How do you wish to nourish your self?

I had hoped that once summer began I would begin a routine that would truly help to improve my health. I know what I should do - eat healthy, exercise, drink water. It is in the practice that I falter. I need to take better care of myself.

Jamie's question is a gentle nudge - but by posing the question differently, it has me realize that I really haven't been nourishing myself. Trying to firm up my willpower and getting upset when I don't follow through, is another spiral down.

Nourishing my soul, nourishing my body are very different goals than trying to be healthy! I say an add that said "Nourish to flourish" - what a great description!



I want to nourish my body by putting in it healthy foods and water, by dancing, by swimming, by walking and by treating it with respect.

I want to nourish my soul by being creative, by meditating, praying and reading.

To nourish is to give life to and I so want to give life to me! Lately I have been caught up in thinking negative thoughts and focusing on pain. I want to turn from that negativity, once and for all, and look to the positive.

As Jamie says:

"You can be a maker of magic and a tender of wishes. It’s easy. Answer the wish prompt above on your blog . Support wishes by visiting other participants. It’s that simple. There is great power in wishing together."


Be sure to visit the other wonderful wishcasters here.

15 comments:

Sarah Sullivan said...

As Bev wishes for herself, I wish for her also!!
Bev...I am right there with ya..I feel like I have been pushing myself so hard to get through stuff ..take care of my health..then really hard on myself when it doesn't happen..I am taking your advice..gonna be less hard on me.. May we both find a way to be kind to ourselves!
Hugs and love, Sarah

CP said...

WHOOT! Give life to you!
As Bev boldly wishes to nourish herself, so too do I wish for the nourishment that gives Bev life!
♥~Shamsi

A girl said...

Awesome!!
As Bev wishes for herself, I wish for her also!
--Jo Anna

Kate Robertson said...

As Bev wishes for herself I also wish for her... Awesome wish.

Unknown said...

As Bev wishes for herself, I wish for her also, I like the Nourish to Flourish so true.

Paula said...

Bev, As you wish for yourself, I also wish for you.

Marilyn said...

as Bev wishes for herself, i wish for her also. may you truly flourish through your self-nourishment.

Domestic and Damned said...

As you wish this for yourself, I too wish this for you. May you receive as you give

LissaL said...

I am going to put a "Nourish to Flourish" note on my fridge:)
As Bev wishes for herself, I wish for her also

Mare/TommyGirl said...

I can totally relate to this and your struggles. As you wish this for yourself, I too wish this for you.

Kim Switzer said...

Yes, nourish to flourish! Love this post!

As Bev wishes for herself, so I wish for her as well.

Ginny said...

As Bev wishes for herself, I wish for her as well. Nourish yourself with all things positive. You deserve only the best.

Kim said...

As Bev wishes for herself so I wish for her also!

I love how you have re-framed this for yourself.

May you continue to give to yourself by giving yourself the delicious, rich, juicy nourishment you need.

Sarah Lulu said...

Thank you so much Bev.

As Bev wishes for herself I so lovingly wish this for her also. xx

Lucy Ladham-Dyment said...

As Bev wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.