Soul food "Metaphorically eating"

I have come to a deeper understanding of many things about myself.  One of the main things that is blasting in my universal Ipod is "at different stages in my life, different things feed me." Pretty simple concept, right?  In the past I would have remorse or regret when situations, people, jobs, tendencies, etc would come to their end in my life. Now I understand that in order for me to feed the spirit and energy of the woman I am at this moment requires something different from the last moment and the next moment may require yet another change.  I hold on to the beauty of the past "meals" and recognize the impact they had on my body, mind and soul. 
Ive come to a place of cleansing, well, clearing out my kitchen of things that no longer fit my current diet.  I am eating healthy, working out and drinking enough water to improve and maintain my Divine physique. Im reading labels and checking the nutritional value of EVERYTHING I consume. And even though I still desire and crave some of my past favorite guilty pleasures (yeah Im heavy on the metaphors today) I no longer indulge in them.
What feeds me now is being at my best: mentally, physically and spiritually.  Even though the pain of getting in shape lingers for days at a time, the pleasure of being in shape is worth it.  Im getting where I need to be and making choices that allow me not to only get healthy but to stay that way.  No "quick fixes" or "easy ways out" and I am working hard now so that I may enjoy my play time to the fullest without stress or regret.  Many  people close to me are on the same diet so we are able to break bread together and enjoy the fruits of our labor .  Others are not and although there is no love lost we can no longer eat off the same plate.
I encourage us all to constantly rerere-evaluate ourselves and improve at every moment of every day!
How is your soul food?

In an instant everything changed....

I recently sat down and had a talk with ME about Being me.  The talk was provoked by a feeling.... Something just ain't right.  Not something physical or even tangible but there was something that I was missing or over looking.  I took a step back and considered who I am.  Again Having had several things in my life come full circle led me to a state of resolve and understanding.   Entering my fourth year of coming forth, sixth year of marriage, ninth year as a mother, 13th year as an initiated woman, 18th year as a mentor and 34rd year on this planet I have over 80 years of experiences under my belt. I re-realize I have to let myself and others evolve past what is comfortable and familiar. Often I'm limited by my own limitations.  But the truth is EVERY thing/one MUST continue to evolve, adapt, grow, develop, change or else die.  At times it is scary considering how my relationships will change as I change and if I will feel the same for "loved" ones..... Even scarier will they feel the same about me.  Am I allowed to grow, to change my mind, to become someone different, to make a different decision, to admit I was wrong, to love or no longer love?  As I sat there everything changed for me in an instant.  I became unafraid to be ME.  I gave honor to my love and those I love.  I decided to be completely different while remaining the same.  It has changed the hue of my life..... AGAIN.  
Now, I am adjusting the things in my life to fit ME.
If you have been where I've been or you are on that journey I know you feel me,  if you are not, know that I feel you.
Love and light