Life is a Choice

Making healthy choices is not always easy, even when we know what we should be doing to heal our body, mind and spirit.  There are days I know I will feel better after a workout, but I honestly don't want to do it.  I would rather lie in bed a little bit longer.  Or maybe I tell myself that I have too many other things to do and need to forego the exercise.  After all, company is coming!  The house needs to be cleaned!  School is starting soon and there is curriculum planning to do!  I don't have time to plan and cook a healthy meal!  I can come up with so many excuses.

So what do we do about it?  We may not always choose to invest in our health, but when we do, the rewards go past that one moment.  It seems that when I do one thing that I know will enhance my health, it leads to other good choices.  Starting my day with exercise, a protein smoothie, followed by prayer time is my favorite way to get going.  Of course, there are days that I can't fit all of those things into my morning.  Then I have to choose and do the best that I can.  Maybe my exercise time will be shorter in order to have that precious one on one time with God.  Or that quiet time might be shorter than I would like it to be.

It is less overwhelming to change our lifestyle one small step at a time rather than looking at an overall big picture.  It may not always be my ideal day, but I can do the best I can with what's available in the moment.  This includes food choices, sleep, prayer, exercise, my thoughts.  It is all equally important, with each decision affecting all the others.   What areas of your holistic health need extra attention this week?  And how are you going to nourish them?  Take time to invest in your health.  I promise that you won't regret it.

"....I came that they may have life and have it abundantly."  John 10:10.  Choose your abundant life, one decision at a time! 

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