self-control and things I learned from a toddler.
A few weeks ago, I embarked on a journey of self-control. It came from a life-long battle with my weight, which I felt prompted by the Holy Spirit to be a spiritual issue rather than physical. I will not go into details, for it would be a very long post. Suffice to say that this bothered me because self-control is a fruit of the Holy Spirit. So, on I went on my quest. I have realized that I inherited an addictive personality. In turn, that addictive personality has driven me, or has manifested itself in uncontrolled urges to eat, constantly, especially those things that, in excess, are dangerous to my health (chocolate, sweets, coffee, carbs). Therefore, losing weight for me is a spiritual battle rather than just plain dieting. I have not yet conquered it; I am still in the process. I still constantly fall off the wagon, just like any other addict. However, I have learned a few things thus far. Some, from a toddler, of all people. And perhaps this...