So, a major winter storm is headed this way. Lots of people are already stressing about it. I know there is nothing I can do to change it, so, I’ll accept it and look for the positive. The snow and ice will be beautiful on the trees. I will get to stay home in my cozy little house and bake and craft. It will the closest I can remember to having a white Christmas here.

I am struggling a bit with my eating, though. I am craving comfort foods, and unfortunately they are not kind to my body. So, accept, don’t expect. I know what I am wanting, and I know what I should do. Time to reconcile the two. I can make comfort foods healthier. I can let myself have what my soul craves and slowly savor and enjoy it, so my body can tell my mind it is time to stop. Mindfulness. Staying in wise mind. Letting the feel good emotions take place. Satisfying the needs of my body. Not judging myself; rather, showing compassion.

It is alright to enjoy food. It is alright to do what I can to be healthy. I deserve both things. The key is to take my time, not rush into or through the experience. That will help me satisfy the craving and care for my body and mind. Food will always hold an allure for me that will be hard to deny. I accept that. I cannot expect myself to suddenly want kale and spinach instead of cake and cheeseburgers. During the snow and sleet, I will curl up with my cup of cocoa and homemade bread and enjoy the scents, flavors, and sights.

Find the inner serenity that comes from gratitude for what you have and acceptance of what is. We create so much of our own pain by expecting things to be as we want and wanting more and more. Slow down. Enjoy and savor each moment and each thing as they are.