For Today: November 22nd

It is impossible to live pleasurably without living wisely, well and justly, and impossible to live wisely, well and justly without living pleasurably.

Epicurus

Living pleasurably meant giving myself all the food I wanted when I wanted it.  Unlike normal people, who partake of the pleasure of eating with moderation, I was hooked on food.  Soon, what once seemed pleasurable began exacting a price that drained all my resources---physical, emotional and spiritual.  I learned what all addicts eventually come to know: it is impossible to use any substance or activity to excess---be it food, alcohol, drugs or gambling---and live either wisely or pleasurably.

For Today:  I ask the help of a Power greater than myself to moderate my eating and give myself the pleasure of living wisely, well and justly.

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 In my case, eating to excess took on a life of its own. What started out as a few extra cookies turned into a bag of cookies and a trip to the gas station for a ton more junk food.  No matter how much I ate, I never felt 'full' or satisfied.  

Compulsive overeating stripped me of the ability to live with joy and pleasure. 

For today, I choose abstinence; I ask God to help me moderate my food intake so I can live the life I was intended to live.

Nothing tastes as good as abstinence feels.