The night before my husband left for a lived-in planning seminar, i had an awful case of acid reflux. I am reviewing what Dr Christine Page wrote about INDIGESTION:

“…assess whether or not we are using fear, anxiety and guilt to avoid making personal decisions…”. I don’t think his applies to me. Long before the weekend, I told my husband I wanted him to go – that I would be able to take care of myself.

“Taking responsibility for our own happiness or standing in our own power.” This was what inspired me to let my husband go and for me to be alone for the weekend. After all this is not the first time. It is the first for 2017. The concern is over the many challenges his schedule for the next months before our Singapore trip pose for me. And to think the agreement was to have no trips before Singapore!

“By becoming overwhelmed by situations with the resultant feelings of helplessness, we can ignore the need to take responsibility for our actions.”

While I do get overwhelmed I never feel helpless! So unlike some prayers composed by my church. For years now, with the help of Ho’oponopono I don’t blame anything or anybody. I don’t even blame myself.

Alone, I used the time to carefully monitor my food intake. I have taken only what in the past did not irritate my stomach. I have stayed away from butter and sugar. I have subsisted on more protein than carbo.

My experience! I can handle any issue as long as my stomach is not in pain. I can walk faster and confidently with my cane. I can think clearly. I am more patient.

“…by reducing our problems into manageable pieces and then calmly dealing with each in turn, we gain confidence and he knowledge that we do have choices in our life.”

“Security comes from knowing who you are on a DEEP LEVEL (beyond name, nationality, gender, job etc) loving yourself whatever happens, being flexible….”

Of course, I do have the choice as to whether to be a slave to my stomach or not!