Pandemic Summer Transformation

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While this summer was not what I had planned, it was one of the best ones I have lived. In an early conversation with my mom she admonished me to be sure I was a better human leaving the pandemic than I was entering it. Taking this to heart I have worked on transforming my world. Here is a quick run through of my transformation to date, still a work in progress…

Beginning of summer pandemic walk route. Me and duck shared similar feelings as we embarked on summer journey, uncertain, hidden, yet in the middle of it…
First step was painting and organizing my house/life. The first room to tackle living room and hallway. Simple, organized. Seth did an amazing paint job.
Redo of laundry/office room, converted into closet.
Transformed room into library/study.
Bedroom minimalism, out with old furnishings, truly a bedroom, restful tranquility.
The emergence of a new mindset/lifestyle. My mantra hanging in my hallway, I read it several times a day.
Conquering fears every morning while on mini vacation with sister. This is a drawbridge I walked across quickly every morning before any boats woke up and rode under or they did morning drill…. terrified me, I did it. Conquering one fear at a time! ❤️
Magical daily walks, exquisite finds, moments of sunlight dancing off beautiful landscapes. Nothing better!
Approval from IRB for research this fall resting on my thousand piece circular puzzle. Both huge unimaginable victories. Joy, completion, what a journey!
Painting by Seth… four rooms, one hallway and counting. Transformation is real!
New lifestyle… Bright line eating! Changed my world! Bright lines, no sugar, no flour, meals and quantities. Three meals a day, planned, committed. Seltzer, drink of choice…. Yum
Thanks God for this journey, Susan Pearce Thompson and her team. I am living happy, thin and free! 31.4 lbs released, energy renewed. Mind blown!
His promises are new every day. Morning meditations, committing my day, my food and walk to Him. Blessed beyond measure!
Oh the sunrises. How our savior paints the brilliance of the sunrise just for us! Each one miraculous, unique in its beauty! Gratitude bursts!
So many books, so little time. A few of the treasures discovered this summer!
Yep, bunny slippers as I have learned to lean in, trust the journey and allow transformation to occur! Learning to be kind to myself, enjoy the day, look deep within, heal and transform into all I am.
Magnificent glass waters, beautiful, calm as I meditate breathing in This is the day the Lord has made, breathing out, I will rejoice and be glad in it.

Forever grateful, transformed and renewed. Pandemic is not over, COVID is still present, real. New challenges await, school will be virtual this fall. Summer under my belt, I am moving into this new school year with a renewed mind, transformed living space and transforming body, mind and spirit. Truly the best summer yet. Excited as I turn the pages of yet another chapter, convinced it can only get better from here.

Published by mflreadingfun

Literacy enthusiast, reading specialist, PhD, adjunct professor and most important single mom of two extrodinary humans who have flown the nest. This is my fun, writing about reading and all things literate.

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