84 of 100 ... Love Thyself

I read the quote on the side on a friend's FB wall today.  And I had a conversation with my friend RA.  The two overlapped to the point that almost made me sick.  I wondered the other day what is being taught within the confines of the terrorist cells to lead the follower to hate that much, and now I see what is being taught within the confines of our world that teach us a similar message.  We are as we are because we are taught so, because we are encouraged to, because we are told so, because it surrounds us in oh, so many little messages! On the wall of my cousin, she posted a picture that says: "If your religion is worth killing for, please start with yourself."  All of this tells us that we are to make our lives about our self, we are to have our ego stroked, we are to live in a bubble that feeds my needs and hedonisticly serves my arrogant entitlement.  If something in my world does not, it is to be removed - through unfriending, through badmouthing you / bullying you / calling you names / deleting you / killing you.  And don't challenge me, don't make me think, don't disagree with me, don't talk to me about something I don't agree or believe in ... because you, then, are the one , again, to be cast out.  We do not know how to disagree, we do not know how to discuss, we do not know how to love ... because we no longer love ourselves.  We are obsessed with ourselves but we do not love ourselves. 

Rant done ... for now.

DAY'S REPORT

  Habits: 
- Clean Sink:  yes
- Cups of Water: 4
- Hours of sleep: 7ish
- Meds: yes
- Reading: no
- FoodRecord: no  
- Steps: 4088

Goal Advancement for today:   
Some cleaning, but not really counting that.
(E-Environment, H:Health, F:Financial, PD: Prof/Personal Development, R: Relationships.) 
 
Gratitude: Today, I'm grateful for ... 
1.  Getting my blood work done!  At one point, I thought I had gone to the wrong place, but then they called my name.  whew!
2.  Getting all the meds and remembering the supplements my doc wants me to take.  My med intake just went up from 2 meds to 6 meds.  And with the new dispenser (thanks to RA's suggestion), I have them all set out for the following week! 
3.  the wonderful discussions I had with RA today.  They were scattered throughout the day but served to inspire me, to challenge me, and to make me think.  There is a person ... she and I have definite differences in our beliefs, and yet we can find common ground and share in that.  We can also discuss our differences and learn from each other.  I always appreciate so much when she talks to me about her beliefs that are different than mine and when she lets me ask her questions!  It helps me understand where she is coming from, it helps me appreciate our differences and it helps me love her as she is because she shares with me who she is.  
4.  the mess in my place ... odd to be grateful for something that is driving me nuts.  But that's the reason I am grateful for it.  I'm having a harder and harder time being complacent about it because I know I can do something about it ... what's more, I know how to do it.  That, in itself, is a basket full of gratitude! 
5.  beautiful fall days that continue on ... they say we are to be getting snow tomorrow, so the beauty of the day today was not lost on me!  I'm sure there will still be a few more; even though most 4the leaves have fallen, the day can still be beautiful! 
6.  Bonus for today!! ... for the books I have.  I almost bought 2 more today (they would be excellent to read), but held off for now ... there are a few that I want to read first, and incorporate their messages into my life.  I love to read ... I don't do it enough! (as can be seen by my count!) Change is slow ... but every step in the right direction is a step out of the rut!