Comments on: Sweet tooth

By: gstar

gstar — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:12:48 +0000

Thanks for the comments guys (or girls rather)

Louise, I definitely agree that my body/mind seems more sensitive. I’m increasingly aware of how food affect mood too…

Ginny, I have the same experience with feeling more awake and generally less tired without Coffee.

Hi Catherine, thanks for the comment. I’m not sure I’d use the word ‘harsh’ I’d prefer to use the word ‘challenging’, I do agree that there is an element of rewarding myself. The funny thing is that I don’t find it challenging getting up at 5:30am anymore, although my practice is certainly challenging.

I think the attitude with which you approach your practice is almost as important as the practice itself.

By: catherine

catherine — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:20:40 +0000

Sometimes when you do something ‘harsh’ that you perhaps feel is a sometimes a punishment, i.e. getting up early or doing a strenuous form of exercise, your mind seeks to reestablish balance with a ‘treat’.

By: ginny

ginny — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:28:00 +0000

I used to be a serious coffee addict and couldn’t even contemplate doing my morning practice without first having a cup of strong, straight, black coffee. But I’ve now given it up and I do feel better for it. Apart from the initial withdrawal period, I now find I actually feel more awake in the morning and throughout the day and my practice is better, probably because my energy levels are more constant, naturally!

Sweet tooth? well I think I’ve probably always had one of them ;o)

By: Louise

Louise — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:40:09 +0000

Yes I completely know what you mean… Unfortunately I can’t do the sugar thing any more because of an allergy, but coffee is essential. These substances feel like nectar after an early-morning practice… And maybe as your body becomes more sensitive you get more of a hit from the sugar/caffeine, which is always fun!