This afternoon, the term homeostasis, came to mind. No doubt in part, because of the passing thoughts I have had since reading the discourse in this thread, yesterday. I think the purpose bakon had in starting the thread, was just that ... homeostasis. I could of entered into the dialogue or, posted this there but, it was enough to read and let the posters have their way with it. Please, disregard the intended pun term of "piggy-back", if "shitz and giggles", is not "in the cards" for you today but, I am of course doing just that, with this thread.

 

I found myself thinking in part, of all the abuse, heaped on my mind and body, to only remain here, relatively unscathed. The term homeostasis, came to mind. I was outside, standing by my car enjoying the day, before getting in it to go and get my daily brainzap. I was wondering why I am still here, given everything. How amazed I was then, to be able to ... well, just stand and be in the moment and be. To enjoy the day, the blue skies, the warm sun, the peacefulness of it. And, homeostasis, was the only thing that stood out, amongst those thoughts in that moment, that could explain why I am. Of course, because of the medical term of it, my body like all living things, is always trying to reach a healthy state of it. A real miracle of life, when one thinks of the physiology and organic chemistry of it. Mostly, I was thinking of the psychologic thinking of "Homeostasis", (it is mentioned on that page), and not so much the physiologic part. Though, I was having flashes, of reaching towards the physical parts of it that are on my "bucket list". Including, getting back to the gym, start doing what my Naturalpathic doc, wanted me to get at a year ago, (special diet), and a very few supplements, that are really important, if one is bent towards, naturalistic living, (I am). Oh, speaking of diet, I reached my goal weight today. I weighed myself, (first time in a month at least), and I am now 5'10" and 159 lbs, (160 was the goal). I expect to loose a little more fat, as I put on more muscle in the gym, over the coming months, to remain at my healthy goal weight. I digress, so a new paragraph is warranted.

 

Here, I am ...

 

I felt invigorated with these thoughts of my, pursuing "my homeostasis". That was a kind of an epiphany for me. I have been stuck, with my wheels, spinning in the muck and the mire, and it hasn't been fun. Today, I was having "happy thoughts", (not the norm) as I was getting "zapped". I don't think that session itself, had much to do with it but, that is when the epiphany happened. I found myself looking forward to the results, of doing the things the docs want me to do, and the things on my bucket list, that compliment theirs.

 

How can I frame this experience here? Well, thanks for that thread bakon. It got me thinking. That's no small feat these days.

 

Tomorrow, I want to speak about "Shakes".

Mike,

 

Does your homeostasis still include nicotine or have you stopped smoking?

I'm with Robert - you reached your weight goal but what about overcoming nicotine addiction?  Where you at?

Mike,

 

Does your homeostasis still include nicotine or have you stopped smoking?

 

 

I'm with Robert - you reached your weight goal but what about overcoming nicotine addiction?  Where you at?

 

Here's your answer today.

 

I'm finishing up the sixth day of cessation.

 

Go Habs!