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Day 1 Of My New Era

 Hello Friends!


I am finally feeling pulled towards blogging again. 


It's been 11 years since I first began this blog.  "Soulrunnings" is what I called it then. And it is still appopriate now!


I just turned 64 on January 14th.


So much has changed since my first post, May 12, 2015.  Here is the link, if you are interested:


https://soulrunnings.blogspot.com/2015/05/the-time-is-now.html



I opened my first blog post with these words:



"Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow. It only saps today of its joy." ~Leo Buscaglia


So many thoughts.  So many excuses.  So much time has gone by. 


Truth is: I am 53 years old and obese.  Not pleasantly plump. Not carrying a few extra pounds.  Obese.  


What a horrible word."


Then I shared my BMI. I was 34.8 then. I am proud to say, that 11 years later with a considerable amount of effort, I am now a 32.  On the cusp between obese and overweight. 


Progress is good!


Here is a that was then, this is now face shot comparison:



May 13, 2015


January 16, 2026





A picture really is worth a thousand words, is it not!

I am older. I've experienced great loss. But I have also gained 7 grandchildren, a closer relationship with God, and more discipline in my daily life.

I exercise nearly every day. And I attempt to eat healthy, at least 80% of the time.

I've been feeling down, as I often do.  But seeing that I have made positive changes in my life, has lifted my spirits.

And sitting at the computer, typing my life to be read by unkown viewers, feels like a return to something safe, comfortable and hopeful.

Hope.  That is a wonderful word to end this blog on today.

Today is my youngest granddaughter's birthday party.  The sun is shining, the sky is blue and I have hope in my heart. 

Praise God!

Blessings to you my friends.

Peace,

Zita



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