My Everyday Choices

Life Choices
by Patrick L. Burns

What choice before me I conspire
to bind old habits to my heart
and fear the shedding of desires
that long control my tempted state.

I see the brightness near the crest
the bright lit star that leads my soul
with eyes upward I choose the best
and let new habits guard my gate.

This excerpt from Mr. Burns' poem resonates with me as, like him, I am embracing new habits as I begin the Ornish program. I am hoping that it will be easy.

Today was Day One. Unfortunately adverse weather conditions meant the formal program at CAMC was canceled. That gave me some unexpected free time to make a grocery shopping trip.

My purchases filled our pantry and refrigerator with all kinds of healthy, delicious foods. I now have the fixings for an entire week of Ornish meals which are very low fat and vegetarian. Tonight's stir fry with tofu and brown rice was a hit with the family. They cleaned their plates and the "planned overs" (versus "left overs") will make a nice lunch for me tomorrow.

So far, so good.