Three days

Last week, I traveled to Boston for work.  It was a challenge (to say the least) to stick with my usual routines of practicing, exercising, and eating paleo.

When I got back, I shared this with Lama Jigme, and he told me that it's been said that it takes 28 days to make a new behavior into a habit, and 3 days to undo it.  I agreed. 

I'm grateful that I can see the changes in mood and physical health that happen when I eat what isn't good for me, neglect my Dharma practice, and don't get enough exercise.  So luckily, now that I'm home, I'm getting back on track with my regular routines.  Hope it doesn't take me 28 days!

Om mani padme hum