Reflections on 2007
Jan 09, 2008
Looking back over this past year I’m pleased at the changes we’ve been able to make for our health. Each step we take towards better health is a step in the right direction, no matter how small. If there’s one thing I’ve learned though it’s that there are no guarantees. Sometimes I think if I just eliminate all toxins from our lives, eat well, get enough sleep and do what I’m supposed to then everything will be fine. But the truth is we aren’t in control even though we’d like to think we are. All we can do is to try our best with what we have and what we know.
There is one vital element to good health that I have neglected to mention so far. At times this past year I’ve tried to live healthily without it and it just isn’t possible. We are holistic creatures who are intricately designed. Each part of our lives affects the other parts. When I neglect my spiritual life the rest of my life suffers. All of life is spiritual. I’ve learned that I need God each and every day. I had lost my joy and my peace trying to control my life and thought I knew what was best for me and my family. I finally came to the point where I let go of the control I thought I had and let my Heavenly Father take the wheel. I guess I didn’t realize that God’s commands aren’t something we have to do to appease Him but are the way to true, whole living. Jesus himself is life! The life He calls us to is the best kind of life. The life He calls us to isn’t free of pain however. The trick is to learn from pain and grow through it. Just like pain protects our bodies from further injury, pain in life helps us know we’re alive! It was through experiencing pain that I cried out to God and he came to my rescue! Since then he’s given me such JOY! Joy is the theme of my life now. The joy He’s given me has done more for my health than any supplement or food can do. Pursuing good health is still a strong passion of mine and spending time with my heavenly father is the beginning of it.
May each of you experience every facet of good health this next year!
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