Now that you have written down seven different variations of the first Beatitudes, it is time to see how it speaks directly to you about your weight. You have seen through the different versions that here are two phrases in this Beatitudes the not-so-good and the very good, the negative and the positive. In this case, there is "Poor in Spirit" and "The kingdom of heaven." The goal now is to change HOW YOU THINK ABOUT YOUR WEIGHT, to go from negative thoughts to positive thoughts about your body.
Much of what we habitually think is unconscious. There are thoughts that no longer need words, because as beliefs they are automatically linked to subtle moods and emotions. Your thoughts about your weight are now the target of the Word of God and it is important to target both the unconscious and the conscious thoughts.
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1. The next time you shower or bathe stop for a moment and view your body while naked. Make a note of where your eyes go. Make a note of how you breathe while you observe your face, neck shoulders arms, hands, chest, stomach, hips, thighs, legs and feet. Notice your mood as you look at your body.
2. In your Notebook (Devotional section), create a page titled "Blessed are the poor in Spirit" Write down all the negative comments that you have thought to yourself about your body. Be specific. Be exhaustive. Write until you can think of nothing else you have ever said or heard that is negative about your weight.
3. Create another page titled "Kingdom of Heaven." Write down the reason that you are now committing to a new and healthy lifestyle. Write down the things that you wish to do that are difficult to do now. Write slowly and thoughtfully and actually envision yourself at your goal weight on a typical day. Include in your narrative words that describe the way your think of your body at your goal weight. Write comments that others will say about you. Write about how you will feel.
4. Create a third page titled "First Thoughts of the Kingdom of Heaven"
5. NEW HABIT #1- As part of Sacred and Fit, it is vitally important to establish an appreciation for your body. That appreciation habit will begin tonight. As you drift off to sleep be conscious of the "Kingdom of Heaven" page of your Notebook. Think on that image of a typical day. The good feelings you have about your body. Concentrate on the good feelings produced by "appreciation" and "gratitude" for your body. This technique utilizes a state of consciousness known as hypnogogic sleep, and has been used by many creatives, such as Beethoven and Einstein. Place your Notebook and a pen near your bed.
6. NEW HABIT #2- Writing on the page "First Thoughts of the Kingdom of Heaven" should be the very first thing you do in the morning as soon as you wake up. The goal is to re-train your subconscious mind. You can gain a glimpse of what is pervasive in your sub-conscious during the first 45 minutes of wakefullness. As you train yourself to go to sleep thinking thoughts of gratitude and appreciation you will awake to positive thoughts, answers to questions, inspiring ideas, beautiful images or songs. This may take some time, so be patient. Track your progress by writing down the very first thoughts of your day. Write free style. Write down anything that comes to mind. Don't try to force a structure. Don't worry about grammar or spelling. Try to fill an entire page with spontaneous thoughts just as they appear in your mind. This is a variation of "Morning Pages" that are used by Julia Cameron, author of The Artists Way.
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