Adi

Doing well.....came back yesterday from a Camp...it's the Indian Version of "Fat Camp". Feeling completely exhausted and yet energized at the same time.. My Friend is the same as he was last time ...small scrawny smiles and long looooonggggg talks. But , we'll get there . Soon enough. How are you doing ?

Thank you ! This forum really is a constant stream of inspiration and motivation ! I took my friend out walking today morning..and yes he grumbled and cursed me ... But , I just got a text from him saying he'd like to go walking tomorrow as well !(Which is something I wanted to 'show off' ..sorry ) So , I'm counting today as a win !!! *takes a bow* I had planned on posting 'before and after' pictures of myself at the end of this challenge..now it feels like my best friend might be beside me in the after pic #SO HAPPY TODAY!!! Apologies for the somewhat-irritating enthusiasm. #

MadScientist !! Thank you for adopting me ! The Tai Chi is going 'reasonably well' ..I do it everyday . Half an hour . At 5 in the evening . It's definitely making me calmer and I suspect it is behind me not getting any headaches anymore. And the walk is absolutely amazing...as I progress every '15 min' time span..I can 'feel' the air being purer and the rain ...I love the rain now !

And...Woke up at 5:55 today !! Out of the blue ..I'm going to get this one done , gives me a good feeling.

Yep. My friend's kind of hit a plateau anyway...I'm being available to him , to talk , hangout or drive him to wherever he needs. I understand it's going to take time , but hey..the friendship is worth it Logan . Na..that library isn't there in my area at least. Thank you for the suggestion though.

Thank you! Went running in the rain today morning!! Absolutely gorgeous feeling !! And my friend is coming along just fine...doesn't mope around that much anymore...still does a little , but he's getting better ! I'm going to keep trying at him !

Thank you!

Hey ! I'm a newbie here and I've lurked on this thread for quite a while . Just wanted to say that the Druids are certainly the most inspirational ones ..I've managed to stick with my goals nicely till today , and reading posts on here makes me even more zealous to stick with them throughout the challenge .

Thank you ! I've managed to stick with all 3 goals so far !! *Woot ! Woot! * And my best friend seems genuinely comfortable with 'opening up' now ! I woke up at 7:30 today And it was drizzling when I went for my morning walk ! That was the best walk in quite a long time . I've read some posts and see that people have set rewards for themselves if they manage to complete the challenge .. I'm going to reward myself with a membership in the 'expensive library' . (I currently just use my college library) . The 'expensive library' will allow me to borrow more books and for 15 days at a stretch instead of the current 9 days. I hope all of you are also progressing wonderfully in your challenges .

Thank you , both of you

Thank you Evil Midnight Bomber ( I can't get over how awesome that name is ! ) Ill be sure to check with the Monks .

Yes , embracing it and taking the brickbats in stride! I wish you the very best with your struggle too !

Newbie here! This is my first challenge and I'm setting real simple goals Goal One : Tai-chi :5 times a week , for 30 mins . Goal Two : Wake up 5 min earlier everyday..I get up at 8 am ..and want to be able to take a morning walk at 5 instead of 8:30 , so 5 mins earlier everyday . Goal Three: Get my best friend out of depression . Spend 20 min everyday , just talking to him . No advice. No 'I told you so' . Just plain friendship.

Hey ! I've joined the Rebellion very recently and will be taking part in the coming 6 week challenge . It would be a great help if my erstwhile 'partner in crime' against the Empire would be from the same timezone

Not so close ..but in the same sub-continent ! India