Learning through events, looking for what is real

The first thing I did on returning to Guangzhou was weigh myself. After a brief plateau, my weight had fallen another 2.6 kg in a week, and my BMI was down 0.7. It is still above the normal range, but I am closer. What will next week bring? My work and routine may change soon, and I am curious rather than afraid. Last year I could not have imagined where I would be today.

A podcast moved me again with the idea that life might be like a play. If you saw yourself as a character, perhaps you would watch the unexpected turns with more curiosity and less fear. I have briefly felt something like that: a view of myself from outside, less caught in my usual worries. It led me to a phrase about letting events shape the person, and looking through appearances for what is real. In those moments I felt almost invincible.

After a walk in the park, I heard a creator say, “Record what you want to grow.” If you want to earn more, notice what went well when you earned money. If you are losing weight, record the joy of a step forward. If you want good friends, remember the pleasure of being with them. They described each record as a kind of request to the universe. For painful experiences, I would rather examine causes and look for solutions than simply replay the hurt.

What will tomorrow be like? I am looking forward to a new beginning.