Day 17

Isaiah 64:8  

 ⁸ Yet, O LORD, you are our Father. 

       We are the clay, you are the potter; 

       we are all the work of your hand.  

He created us... but we have the RESPONSIBLITY to  "tend to the Body he created"....
It is our responsibility to Listen to our body, it tells us how we are doing as the Landlord of our Body.

You have been designed in such a way that your body speaks to you.  In the medical profession we call this "symptoms".

For instance,  the symptom of craving "ice" can be a symptom of anemia.
The symptom of aching neck and shoulder muscles can be a symptom of emotional stress/tension.
The symptom of headaches can be a symptom of dehydration or caffeine withdrawals.
The symptom of fatigue can be a symptom of fighting a virus or symptom of depression.

I believe our creator (here's that theme again for this week) put in place an incredible brain.
We just need to USE OUR BRAIN.

Respect the symptom!  It's a message from our body that we need to listen to.
Ok, so we may acknowledge a symptom but sometimes need to seek out help in discovering what is causing the symptom.  Yes, you can treat the symptom.... BUT don't you want to find the reason for the symptom ?

There are many times that you don't understand and even medically there is no explanation for a symptom.
That's when you pull out the instruction manual and then call the 800 number to get assistance.

     Funny way to say.... Read the Word of God and then talk to God!

It occurs to me that "we" humans are way to caught up in our symptoms.... kind of like those that like to watch reality shows - other peoples lives filled with drama.  Or the Movies with tension and conflict.

Haven't you heard those..... "oh, my I have such a headache.... " what they're saying is "look at me.. listen to me.... oh, my life is so hard... busy.... stressful...."    whatever people.

Step one of my "steps to success"  (check out the table in the back of the room for my latest CD's and books...... HA HA HA),   is to not EVER take possession of a symptom.

 Meaning,  NEVER Say I HAVE a .... headache.
Yet, it's ok to say "I'm fighting a Headache".  Words are SO very powerful.
When you speak the words "I have" you take possession of "it".
It becomes yours.

When your body is sending you a message like "ahhh my head hurts"... you need to send your body a message  like "I'm FIGHTING that headache".
Then stop and assess what could be the root of that headache.

It maybe as simple as dehydration or lack of sleep or food.
It maybe related to fighting a virus or allergies....
Hey, maybe you need to get your vision checked....
Maybe the new vitamins your taking are too much....
It maybe related to stress at work or with family.....
Ahhhhh,   .................It maybe related to unforgiveness or anger... some toxic emotion


Note: Did you know that  "some" people who suffer from migraines have a history of child abuse?
Or emotional trauma's has been linked to IBS) Our Body's hold's our hurts and come's out in illnesses.
Where do you "wear" your hurt?  In your head, stomach, joints....
Yes, about 20% of illness do NOT come from our mind.  But, 80%! wow.....


We ARE BODY, MIND and SPIRIT.  They all go hand in hand.
Mental issues can result  in  bodily symptoms - Toxic thoughts
Spiritual issues can result  in bodily symptoms - Toxic Spirit
Body issues can can result in bodily symptoms - Toxic Body

There is scientific research to back up these statements.  (read my footnotes ... Ha,Ha)
But it's true..... Medical science and even Eastern Medicine acknowledges the Mind body connection.

No matter what is causing the symptom.... Take it to the Creator!  PRAY!  Meditate and Listen!
So much better than a 800 number (like having to call for Computer Support! )

People, People, People..... "He that has ear's let him hear" (scripture verse)

You cry out (as I did) "why can't I lose weight".... "why am I always so tired" .... "why do I always feel sick".... blah ,  blah, blah,  waaa, waaaa, waaaa.

Yes, as a Nurse I hear it all the time from my patients.   Unfortunately, I am limited at work and unable to "pray with my patients" and talk about Spiritual Issues.   BUT THAT IS THE ANSWER!

                                                          Balance

TREAT the whole person.  When a symptom is acknowledged, assess the Body  but don't forget to assess the MIND and SPIRIT TOO!

Geese Louise people.   In all honesty people don't want to be accountable!
People today want a "microwave" cure.  No effort, just pop a pill and make it go away.
Stop with the ... "got to find the right diet plan" or can you believe the one about sprinkling something on your food to lose weight commercial?

Treat your body with respect - Healthy Foods, an Active Life (exercise) and READ THE WORD!

Enough sermon!
I'll get off the soap box.

Salute!  


PS 
The Two  Best way's to Detox your Body:
        Deep Breathing exercises - optimal is 20 minutes a day (google for instructions)
        Drinking 8-10 glasses of water a day ( I like it with a "kiss of lemon")
Best way to Detox your Mind & Spirit:  
        Read the Word, Speak and Listen to your Creator and Savior - then LIVE IT

Day 16

Today I'm  tending to the "Tree" (Respecting His  Creation - ME)   ... See previous Blogs

Today's Scripture

Colossians 3:17  

¹⁷And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

When you have a thought today -  

When you go to choose what to eat -  

When you made a choice of what you need to do today- 

Hold it up in the Light of Christ to see if it BRINGS HIM Glory

Start Detoxing yourself  Physically, Mentally and Spiritually 

When you are unbalanced YOU FALL!

Salute!

Day 15 - Sermon?

Psalm 139:13-14  

 ¹³ For you created my inmost being; 

       you knit me together in my mother's womb.

 ¹⁴ I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; 

       your works are wonderful, 

       I know that full well.

HAVE YOU ever tried to KNIT?  One stitch at a time   ... AHHHH

The point of this Scripture today - DAY 15
 is to acknowledge again (seems to be the theme this week).

RESPECT the Body that God Created.... in our mother's womb!
He designed me! What a thought!    The God who created the stars that fill the heavens that illuminate the skies at night.. the delicate fragrant petals of a rose.... A sunset... rainbow, the World around us is amazing and beautiful.

We ARE wonderfully made!  
                    Respect God, Respect what he designed!

I used the analogy about how we would tend to a tree we purchased.  This concept has stuck with me.  As I'm choosing food... thinking of water....
contemplating activities/exercise!   Would I do any less for an expensive Rose bush I want to BLOOM and produce.

The "21 days" to Health and Wellness is (saying this over and over) is about bringing Balance to our lives.   Spirit, Mind and Body.  ALL CONNECTED.


NO it's not about weight loss yet it is about being a healthy weight!


It's not an exercise program yet it is about being strong and energetic


It's not a devotional guide yet it is about tapping into our Spiritual Life 
                                                         for Guidance. 

When you want something - seek the Lord first!  Then in prayer you hold up your "want" to be first examined by the Light of Christ... 


If it is True, Lovely, Honest,.... 
the scriptures state you'll receive it!

It's about why we want what we want.
It's about where  our desires are placed ("put no other God's before me")

  

I'm talking about this since it's relative to the 21 day quest for Health and Wellness.  If you're about "a diet"  or a "exercise plan" or.... "spiritual greatness"...... ask yourself W H Y?

What else can I say..... why do you want to lose weight?
I'm not going to explore  all the possible reasons.

LOOK INWARD then prayerfully look UPWARD to 

hold up your "want " to be 

examined by the Light 

of Christ.

Ok, I'll say it.  If you want to lose weight so you'll be fantastic looking this summer by the pool ... well?   Your motivation is what will make or break your efforts.

Do you really feel comfortable with a prayer like...
"Dear God, Please help me lose weight so I can look fantastic by the pool this summer, and I'll have people looking and saying ooooooooohhh  she's hot".



It's taken me some "slap's in the head" to finally say...

I want to BE HEALTHY!

I want to BE STRONG!  

I want to be full of JOY!   

I want to live in LOVE; giving and receiving.

I believe, 100% that GOD honors those that honor Him.


He created you for his pleasure!

RESPECT your body...

It's time to DETOX  and the Feed
your
Body, Mind and Spirit

FEED your body -  Exercise those muscles (your heart is a muscle) which is feeding your body "oxygen".... and
fuel your body with the foods and liquids that takes your body to a new level of health.  DETOX your body

FEED your mind - "thoughts"  that are about Love, forgiveness, tolerance.... the MIND of CHRIST!  YOUR PURPOSE!  DETOX your Mind

FEED your SPIRIT - like Daniel in the Bible whom God saved from the Den of Lions... He was on his knee's Morning, Noon and Night!  Pray without ceasing...
see and feel your moments with a Spirit that envelopes every thought and action to reflect a Purpose Driven Life!  DETOX your Spirit

Ok, enough Sermon for today!

NOW, I ask you to take on this journey!  Catch the attitude of Passion to LIVE LIFE full of Joy and Excitement!  Wake up with a smile on your face knowing that YOU WALK with GOD!

YOUR CHOICE!  (where have your choices gotten you so far?)


Ciao, 
 Salute to Your Health and Wellness

Day FOURTEEN

On Day 13 - Well, I was blogging in my mind!  Ooops!  Time management issue I think

So, now Day 14.... TWO weeks in to the 21 day thing.

15/15/15 is what I strive for as a Habit!  

15 minutes of  Spiritual fitness, Physical Fitness, Mental Fitness each day.

So......

It occurs to me that the "war" with myself over what to eat or not eat has almost disappeared.  The enemy (myself) has retreated and surrendered to me (I is still not sure ).  This has taken a journey that started last year!  Many 21 day committments.  

Not to confuse you but, as I've said in other blogs...
I war with Me, myself and I all the time.  Otherwise know as Mind, Body and Spirit.

I actually  have developed a HABIT of seeking out "healthy foods".   When I see pastries or fried foods.... greasy foods and or Processed foods my mind quickly says "Poison".  I look forward to fixing something with fresh vegetables.... nuts.... olive oil!

Now you may think that my thinking "poison"is a severe response, yet it's true.

If we could have Transparent bodies - Yikes.... Like in a cartoon!  Where you could see and identify your organs, blood vessels, "adipose tissue".... etc.... HOW could you dare   shove a donut in your mouth?  Knowing, seeing plaque building up in your arteries.... your pancreas screaming at you to stop pouring in refined sugar....

Well, I hope you get the point.

Just today I had someone tell me that she only got 3 hours of sleep last night (working into the night on projects) and now today she wants to start a "cleanse".  The detox body cleanse with lemon and maple syrup.... YIKES!  Plus, to boot she's just completed seeing her "friend from Redlands" (ya know what I'm saying).

Wow,  what respect is that for her body?

God created this AMAZING body.... it's delicate yet a resilient machine that carries our spirit.  WHY do we have such lack of respect for what carries us? For what God Created! Created for HIS PLEASURE !  Well, that's how I see it.

If you  purchased an expensive Rose Bush for your yard or maybe bought a  Fruit tree... whatever.,
Wouldn't you spend the time and money to choose the right spot in your yard?  A spot that provides the proper sunshine?  Then I believe you would make sure you prepare the soil - maybe added nutrients...
then properly planted, watered and TENDED to this tree!  Of course you'd invest your time, energy and money to make sure your investment produced beautiful fragrant roses or amazing delicious fruit!

It's doubtful you'd just place the tree in your yard - not planting it... then neglect to water it.
It's doubtful you'd allow trash and left over soda's to  be dumped into the pot...
Oh, maybe you'd be the kind who waited until it was dying and full of insect before you paid attention... then sprayed it with pesticides and flooded it with water..... OH you get the picture.

WHY oh why then do we beat up our bodies?  Come on you know what I'm talking about.
We disrespect what God has given to us.  We have invented all sorts of gadgets and devices and machinery so we physical can DO LESS. All sort of products to provide a QUICK fix to make us look and feel health.
We revel in seeking out restaurants that PLEASE our sight and taste for foods.  Makes no matter that the foods are laden with fat's and sugars.

We allow ourselves to get fat and out of shape and then want a QUICK fix.... some lame diet plan... a new machine to exercise...   What we disregard is our MIND is as out of shape and unhealthy as our bodies!    Yes, THEY ARE CONNECTED and related.

If you're neglecting and abusing your body.... ummmm me think your mind is also being abused and neglected.  Wow.... what do you think is then happening in your spirit!

 Can you hear my voice getting louder...... YOU ARE BODY, MIND and SPIRIT!
.....it's just that we can SEE YOUR BODY!

So, back to my friend.
Respect your body!   It needs nutrients after your monthly friend visits - replenish the iron!
It needs proper foods to nourish a body that is fighting sleep deprivation.

Your Mind has to fight what is happening in your body!  A body screaming today.. "please take care of me!"  Like the tree you've planted  TEND to your body.  Provide it the Sunshine, nutrients, Water and loving attention it DESERVES.

Revelation 4:11  

 ¹¹Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.

He (God) created us for His Pleasure.

My prayer today is to Respect what God has created - ME!
To treat my body with the respect and love it so is will bring forth Fruit.

Then I believe it will my body will bring forth the "fruit" of energy, vitality and strength as it was created to produce.

Salute to YOU!

PS
I believe that I will continue to start each month on the 1st of the month a 21 day commitment to a new task.
ie. Time management could be one (seeing as I forgot to blog yesterday... what's that about)
Maybe learn a new language  - Ya, English would be a good one for me to learn
LOL  :)

Ciao

Twelve

My Prayer today is that I will walk with the Lord in my Thoughts and Choices.

I will see the world through the Eye's, ears and Heart of Christ.

I will have the mind of Christ.

Then I will have a day of strength, Joy and LAUGHTER!

Philippians 2:5
Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

Philippians 4:8
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Matthew 22:37
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.

Romans 8:6
For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.

Romans 8:27
And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God

Romans 12:2
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Ephesians 4:23
And be renewed in the spirit of your mind

Proverbs 23:7
For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee

Galatians 6:3
For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.


THINK about it with your MIND.


This is where it starts and this is were it will END.

Salute! To your Mind