I hit 40 pounds today. 40 pounds lost since I began to balance my life Ayurvedically in September ’07. I’m just amazed by the process (and progress) because it’s been the easiest yet most life changing weight loss I’ve ever had. And the most final. I know this is it as far as being overweight. That part of my life is blessedly over and from the vantage point of 40 pounds less I can see how I lived so differently then. And how much healthier, stronger and balanced I am now.

At 44, almost 45 years old, I weigh what I weighed in high school, back in the late 70′s and early 80′s. Funny to think that I was at my most “balanced” then – but go know! 44 has been one of the best years of my life. And I’m heading into the rest of my years with a new body, now thoughts, less fears and the knowledge that I can do anything.

I already thought I could accomplish anything, but I’ve held myself back in several areas. Creating breathe books has been the biggest thrill and a wonderful sense of accomplishment and joy. But there is always more to come.

When I went to the Chopra Center back in late August, I met with Dr. David Simon. We had the frankest discussion I’ve ever had with a doctor. Without judgment he examined many issues in my life and asked me how they served me. I had never really thought about like that before. How is this (fill in issue here!) serving me? And, of course, the answer to many things was that it’s not really serving me at all.

Later during my week there he took me aside and looked so deeply into my eyes and said “Susan, you can create anything at all that you want.” (He actually also told me that I was smart and beautiful and talented – this was very cool to hear while I was walking around there all greasy from head to toe with Ayurvedic oils, going through daily bastis -enemas – and feeling the deepest fatigue and toxic release I’ve ever felt. Oh – and of course, 40 pounds heavier! ) While I thought I knew this – I really didn’t. It was like he infused me with the belief that this was true. Like a transfer of power! As Ramtha would say, so be it.

So, five months later and 40 pounds less, I know what he said was true.

It’s not just the weight – although that’s the easiest thing to see and measure. Truly, the weight loss is just a by-product of creating a more balanced life. When I’m Ayruvedically most balanced and my doshas are in line, the weight will stabilize and that’s where I’m to live. I feel that’s another 20 pounds, but we’ll see what my body tells me. I’m listening.