I went to the library this morning to consider joining a free weight loss support group. I was skeptical, but it turns out no one is trying to sell anything, and it really is what I could be looking for.
There were only two women there, a pretty poor turnout, but both these women were so friendly and willing to share such personal struggles. We decided our group is just for support, no weighing in, no required calorie counting or food logs. We'll meet twice a month, without agendas, to share our journeys, compare tips and support each other.
I hope our group can grow, as we shrink. I suppose the low turn out could have been because its Easter weekend and spring break for many. Our town certainly doesn't have a shortage of over weight people!
One of my new friends has asked me to bake her some bread and she'll pay me. I don't know what possessed me to say yes to this. I'm not a professional baker. I mentioned how sometimes I grind our own wheat for better whole grain nutrition, and she seemed so interested that I knew how to bake bread. I can't fathom why she wouldn't make it herself. She has a recipe for a rye she wants to try, and to me, baking bread seems easy. Why would someone pay me to bake their bread?
Perhaps this could lead me somewhere? I've had others suggest I sell my baked goods. I just don't think serious income could ever come from it.
Maybe its because spring has sprung and Easter is here. My spirit is open for anything. Making new friends this morning didn't seem scary at all. I'm feeling better in my imperfect body, in my imperfect world.
There's a Pearl Jam song, Amongst The Waves, that affirms what I've learned. I've been wounded, but have survived and now I'm stronger because of it. There is love in my life, coming from all directions, if I open myself to feeling it.
5 comments:
Sounds like its a great start for your group, I am sure the low turnout is because it is a holiday weekend.
By reading your blog it sounds like your spirit is rising and I know you will accomplish any goals you set for yourself.
Enjoy the rest of your saturday
Well, Dawn, I'm one of those people who can't bake bread. Yeast does not work for me. I can do bread in the bread machine, but it seems when I touch the dough, I kill the yeast. That's the only thing I can think of. Bread won't rise for me. SO... I would pay you to make bread for me!!!
That's wonderful that you joined the weight loss group. I agree the poor turn out could be due to the Easter weekend. People are busy shopping, cooking or have traveled to visit family. Don't worry the group will be fine even if its only the 3 of you. I understand your friend wanting you to make bread for her as like Terri I can't make bread to save my life. I always buy mine when needed.
That's so great that you joined a group even if it is a very small group. Easter weekend is probably the reason for only 2 people showing up.
That's great news about being paid to bake bread. Maybe this was the sign you were looking for for starting your home business.
Have a great Easter!
I hope the start was good to the end and it's going well at the moment. Sometimes these things make you wonder and even doubt but a positive surprise would always be nicer than a negative disappointment, don't you think?
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