Has anyone else out there experienced a drastic loss of appetite, where few foods satisfy your hunger, where you can only nibble on small portions? I gradually began losing my desire to eat early this year. My regular-sized dinner was cut in half, then I began skipping lunch, and now my diet usually consists of two small pancakes or a bowl of cereal for breakfast. One container of yogurt with flax seed meal for lunch, and a handful of crackers with peanut butter and an apple for dinner. Some days or evenings I skip eating lunch or dinner. Friends and family noticed. My clothes notice. It’s not that I’m complaining because we all want to loose weight.

But, here’s the strange part.

A woman I often talk to in my neighborhood lost twenty pounds in two months. She became so thin that her skin is barely hanging on her bones. She said she lost interest in everything: food, music, and reading, nothing is satisfying her. She’s gone to several doctors and they say it’s in her mind. Peculiar.

Then just a few weeks, a long-time friend called to say hello and we talked about someone in her life who has also lost her appetite. The woman isn’t eating much of anything. The family thinks she’s starving herself, but I told my friend that this is also happening to me. That got me wondering…

Have you, or anyone else you know, lost their appetite with no real explanation? If so, would you mind sharing with me what you discovered or how you are feeling?

Everywhere I go, these mountains are in sight. When I drive to the store, the library, or go to a meeting, they remain in full view. And the best time of all is when I’m hiking with Clue right behind my house. He is in his element as we trek through the paths, over stones and bushes, stirring up animals, like bunnies and squirrels and mockingbirds. Have you ever heard a mockingbird? The most beautiful music in nature. It’s like one animal playing a symphony.

On our way home, through the path that leads to our street, the bushes were full of this layer of morning dew. It looked like plastic holding the moisture, but when I touched a tiny corner, the water fell through. Looking at the photo, I saw the creature that created this large sheet of drops. He is dark tan, just one third from the left side and one third down. Another masterpiece I experienced on my walk. Truly, I am blessed to have nature all around.

“The past is out, the present is in, the future is clear,” a silent mantra used with quick hand movements starting with thumbs and fingers touching placed in front of your sternum, pushing hands outward then bringing them together again touching the base of your hands. This yoga practice is unlike traditional poses you may be familiar with and is done mostly while sitting with crossed legs. I am new to yoga and have been seeking the right practice to bring into my routine. Renting DVDs through Netflix before I made a purchase has been quite helpful. An energy healer recommended I try Kundalini Yoga to release decades of stress I carry in my body. Stimulating the adrenal glands and removing toxins, inhale/exhale breathing occurred naturally with every rocking movement. The short “breaths of fire” brought a spiral vibration through my muscles, sending chills up and down my body. “Kundalini Yoga with Maya Fiennes” was right for me. I looked forward to practicing yoga this morning. After months of searching Netflix for a yoga DVD I would benefit from, I placed my order on Amazon for my own copy. http://tinyurl.com/6jqsml7