Why am I doing this?

Honestly?
To share my thoughts about dieting and healthy living.
To give myself a pat on the back when I'm doing well.
And, a kick up the backside when I'm not.
Does it work?
It does when I'm committed to it - my diet.
And I have to accept the consequences when I'm not!

Ask for help

No way!
Why not?
I shouldn't have to.
Who gave you that idea?
Things are much easier when we have help.
And much harder when we don't.
So ask!

Ending an exchange

What ends an exchange?
Is it the giving and receiving?
Is it feelings of gratitude?
Is it communion?
Communion is beyond exchange.
It's taking things into the outward expression of Thanks
And showing appreciation.

An attitude of gratitude

Whatever is going on
If we can be grateful
We'll feel better
So, in every situation, look for something for which you can be grateful
Being grateful and feeling great
Are wonderfully attractive
Try it!

Exchanging ideas

What do you think?
Is this a good idea?
Only if you're interested.
Otherwise it's a pain.
We have to ask to find out.
Unless information is offered unsolicited.
Then we still have to decide whether or not to accept it.

Exchange

Giving and receiving ...
Giving my attention to what's being received (given)
Noticing that
Deciding to continue
Receiving
Processing
Reciprocating

Acceptance requires openness

Rejection requires being closed
Ideas cannot be entertained without a degree of openness
They may not stick if disliked
But they might - causing us to change
What we want is what we want
No point denying it
Acceptance requires openness