On March 6th, 2011 I will begin a new phase of my life. Everything is going to change. I have been feeling like my mind, body and soul have slowly been deteriorating. Thanks to technology I have forgotten how to write proper English, I am no longer able to hold a 5 minute conversation with a human being in front of me without rudely checking my phone, and I am constantly anxious about checking my email.. As if it's going to disappear! Thanks to processed foods filled with hormones and chemicals I feel extremely lazy, bloated and cannot seem to lose any weight. Both of those things also contribute to my soul. I honestly feel like I can't even remember who I am. I am constantly trying to please everyone around me so much so that I have completely forgotten what even makes ME happy. I feel lost and alone and no matter how much people tell me they love me it doesn't change how I feel. 10 years ago we didn't need a GPS to tell us where to go.. We didn't need a phone to read our emails.. We could enjoy a meal with our families without iPhones and blackberries sitting next to our plates as if they were utensils. Why is it that your friend who is in a different city is more important than the people who are right in front of you? Life is flying by and you know why? Because we no longer stop and appreciate where we are... What we are doing... We use every spare moment we have to text someone, check our email, watch tv, or play a video game. I love food so much but I rarely take my time to really enjoy my meal and take pleasure in what I am eating. I feel it all.. In my bones.. In my brain.. The constant tension that multitasking is bringing to my body.. It's like everything is melting. We are a spoiled generation and it is only getting worse. I can't even imagine what life will be like in 20 years. Human interaction is going to be completely taken over by machines. So I have decided that starting March 6th I will begin a cleanse.
My ultimate goals:
1. To be able to spend an entire day with no technology without feeling anxious, bored or antsy.
2. Lose 20 lbs in a healthy efficient way and learn to appreciate healthy food and be fit enough to run a Warrior Dash with my bestie Antonia AND my Tonio!!
3. Be happy and satisfied no matter what negative things happen in my life.
These might sound like easy tasks but I know that for me right now it's hard to even sit for 10 minutes without using or thinking about technology in some way. Every day I will have three different goals. One for my mind, One for my body, and One for my soul. I will try out different techniques from various cleanses to see which ones work best. I would love for people to join me and let me know how they are doing!!
I am ready to CLEANSE ME UP!! Are you?
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Ana baby - I had no idea you were doing this! I am so impressed. I couldn't support your premise behind this any more. So proud of you, and can't wait to hear about your journey!
ReplyDeleteThis is inspiring. I too want to cleanse myself and have decided to do so starting tomorrow! (Hopefully)I am going to start off with technology, then releasing negativity and baggage from my life including the people in it who only add to it. I want to start from the outside-in. What do you think Ana? I look forward to reading your blogs throughout your adventure! xo
ReplyDeleteThanks girls!!!
ReplyDeleteSarah- I love you and can't wait to hear more of your fab recipes!!! Thanks for the support :)
Elyse- I'm so happy and proud that you are joining me!! I totally agree about people being a huge negative impact on your life and I think letting them know what they do that negatively affects you is a good way to start cleansing THEM as well! You have to give them a chance to change before completely releasing them you know? But it's not your job to change them. Let me know what you are doing to cleanse yourself of your need for technology!! Love you girl!! Miss u!