delighted for you Marlia. I am really impressed with your skill

I'm a paper journaller Even when doing a crossword or something I have to actually hold a pen to think Somehow it tunes in my brain pathways

I can quite see though that using your phone suits you the same way which is marvellous

and finding your own strengths is so empowering. Long lasting benefits that spill over into the rest of life. At least , that's what I feel. My second go at steps went much better, I think the experience of the first go was so useful for me, I learnt so much even though I was in a rush, it prepared me for a more mindful re - visit.

step three was a huge step for me. I spent most of it grumbling I didn't want to eat on time. I didn't want the structure. There were all sorts of things I was grumbling about. Of course they were all my most helpful things in the end. I had to decide to stop wriggling about and just get on with it, and different settled words then started to appear in my journal

my favourite bit of step three ? I think it was the start of me learning to listen to myself, to hear my body messages. The biggest change, at the end of step three was finding some self confidence. I particularly remember walking down a Mediterranean beach in a sarong and feeling great about it . In a similar vein I was able to go clothes shopping and not think the entire clothing industry had a conspiracy to make sure nothing would fit

my most useful ? I think the no - snack bit, although that did take years. But that little piece has ultimately been my most steadying. Well I do have a snack in every bag for just in case. I don't need it any more but its a security blanket

Love your story about re finding step two and all those positives Looking forwards to hearing more