Fear is the culprit that Rob's us of our JOY
One of my recent readings
Book: The Gift in You
By Dr. Caroline Leaf
Chapter 13 (Love and Fear)
As we've learned, an attitude is a cluster of thoughts with emotional flavor, and every type of emotion has one of only two roots - love or fear.1 Love and fear are the root emotions, and all other emotions grow from these.
The discovery that love and fear cannot coexist in our brains is revolutionary. In fact, scientist have researched the anatomy and physiology of love and fear right down to a molecular, genetic and epigenetic level that can be described in detail.
1.( Per,C.B. 1997. Molecules of Emotion: Why you feel the way you feel. Simon adn Schuster.UK.
If you say.... "what fear?" Then stop and ask the Lord what is robbing your joy?
If unforgiveness, resentments, anger, disappointment all stem from Fear then..... well. Clean house.
Ask the Lord "what is blocking my Joy?".
I do believe when I reach for "food" and I'm not even hungry.... It's a sign
(if I'll be honest and think about it) .
The sign is "I'm looking for something to satisfy me.... either fill a void or cover something up.
Dig deep! It's part of detoxing our self. Yes, what a concept. We've talked and heard about "detox our colon". Well, get on board and detox the colon of your mind and spirit!
You know what I'm talking about.
Salute!
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Two Masters
I started this journey last year. The desire to become "healthy". It was prompted from the fact that I just didn't feel well most of the time. My main complaint was I'd feel at times off balance, sometimes queasy like a mild morning sickness. But, I dismissed it and said that it was menopausal type symptoms and just getting older. Then one day as I squatted down to pick up my grandson I couldnt' get back up! No strength in my legs to do so. I saw my body becoming more flabby and NO way wanted to play at the pool with my Grand kids in a swim suite. What was going on! Then I thought about the fact that my family gene pool produced women that lived into their 90's. Oh, my Lord! I still had 40 years left. NO way did I want to feel and act like this for the next 40 years. So, my quest wasn't about "losing weight". But, that was the starting point.
To lose weight I knew as a Registered Nurse, was more than just reducing calories. It was burning calories.
That rolled into exercise. Now, I had tried the whole enchilada of losing weight to get skinnified many, many times. Back in High School when I gained weight after I stopped walking to Jr. High and riding in a car to High School I gained weight. After the birth of my first Child.... had to loose weight. None of these times were more than 15-20 pounds but non the less, I had to actively lose weight. I've tried it all. Low Carb (seemed to work best for me), Lemon water diet, starvation diet.... etc. Yes, I had enough success but it was always such a tremendous struggle. But, this last time I had weight to lose... Nothing. I joined the menopausal women who say "I just can't seem to lose weight".
Then last year I came to the place as I have said where I just did not feel healthy. Thank God I'm not on any medications or have any diagnosis of illnesses and or diseases. Yet, I had to accept my body was showing signs of aging and I felt old.
This time, I started the road to losing weight and increasing my body strength with journalizing (blog). I was on the Road to finding the answer while journalizing.
I have discovered many truths.
The most significant truth was the need to bring balance in my life. To acknowledge the "whole me". Mind, body and Spirit. This then lead into the idea of 15/15/15 .
15 minutes a day for each area of our life:
15 minutes of exercise/activity (minimum)
15 minutes of learning something new (reading, studying)
15 minutes of feeding our spirit with prayer and reading God's Word.
Next, I was hit from many directions with the concept of "Habits".
Things we do habitually, with no effort or thought. We just do them. I heard speakers on this subject, and came across authors who talked about "habits". So, I then desired to change some of my habits and develop new habits. I knew that it takes 21 days to form a habit.
There you have it in a few paragraphs.
Balance in our Lifes
15/15/15
21 days
My formula to developing habits that lead to a a balanced, healthy life.
Now even 9 months after starting this I still am finding things to think about and integrate into this formula for success.
I've heard it from so many people (myself included) evening's are the worse time. Wanting to snack at night. In all honesty, I did that last night. I saw the clock it was almost 10 pm. So, I choose a "healthy" snack and rationalized it was ok since it was healthy. But, I knew I wasn't hungry, didn't need it.... and chose to not quote scripture to have the power to just get a cup of tea instead. W H Y !!! (a silent scream into the night..) do I do that!
This morning as I looked at my bible on my desk open to the book of Matthew, I ask God. What is this struggle, even 9 months later. I have the tools to say no. Your word. I have the desire to say no. Yet, I still do what I shouldn't do (I've blogged on this before and provided scriptures about Paul's struggles)
There it was "Matthew 6:24
you cannot serve two masters....
Self (carnal, lust... self serving.... feeding our lust and need for instant gratification)
Spirit (created in his Image, filled with His Spirit.... walking in Love, Faith, Hope)
That is it!
To lose weight I knew as a Registered Nurse, was more than just reducing calories. It was burning calories.
That rolled into exercise. Now, I had tried the whole enchilada of losing weight to get skinnified many, many times. Back in High School when I gained weight after I stopped walking to Jr. High and riding in a car to High School I gained weight. After the birth of my first Child.... had to loose weight. None of these times were more than 15-20 pounds but non the less, I had to actively lose weight. I've tried it all. Low Carb (seemed to work best for me), Lemon water diet, starvation diet.... etc. Yes, I had enough success but it was always such a tremendous struggle. But, this last time I had weight to lose... Nothing. I joined the menopausal women who say "I just can't seem to lose weight".
Then last year I came to the place as I have said where I just did not feel healthy. Thank God I'm not on any medications or have any diagnosis of illnesses and or diseases. Yet, I had to accept my body was showing signs of aging and I felt old.
This time, I started the road to losing weight and increasing my body strength with journalizing (blog). I was on the Road to finding the answer while journalizing.
I have discovered many truths.
The most significant truth was the need to bring balance in my life. To acknowledge the "whole me". Mind, body and Spirit. This then lead into the idea of 15/15/15 .
15 minutes a day for each area of our life:
15 minutes of exercise/activity (minimum)
15 minutes of learning something new (reading, studying)
15 minutes of feeding our spirit with prayer and reading God's Word.
Next, I was hit from many directions with the concept of "Habits".
Things we do habitually, with no effort or thought. We just do them. I heard speakers on this subject, and came across authors who talked about "habits". So, I then desired to change some of my habits and develop new habits. I knew that it takes 21 days to form a habit.
There you have it in a few paragraphs.
Balance in our Lifes
15/15/15
21 days
My formula to developing habits that lead to a a balanced, healthy life.
Now even 9 months after starting this I still am finding things to think about and integrate into this formula for success.
I've heard it from so many people (myself included) evening's are the worse time. Wanting to snack at night. In all honesty, I did that last night. I saw the clock it was almost 10 pm. So, I choose a "healthy" snack and rationalized it was ok since it was healthy. But, I knew I wasn't hungry, didn't need it.... and chose to not quote scripture to have the power to just get a cup of tea instead. W H Y !!! (a silent scream into the night..) do I do that!
This morning as I looked at my bible on my desk open to the book of Matthew, I ask God. What is this struggle, even 9 months later. I have the tools to say no. Your word. I have the desire to say no. Yet, I still do what I shouldn't do (I've blogged on this before and provided scriptures about Paul's struggles)
There it was "Matthew 6:24
you cannot serve two masters....
Self (carnal, lust... self serving.... feeding our lust and need for instant gratification)
Spirit (created in his Image, filled with His Spirit.... walking in Love, Faith, Hope)
That is it!
Ephesians 6:10-20
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, .....
Matthew 6:24
No one can serve two masters.
Either he will hate the one and love the other,
or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other
This is true! This is why my journey to health and wellness wasn't just about changing my diet and exercising. It was about knowing WHY I wasn't healthy. Looking at me as a Spirit, Soul and Body. The whole me.
It's much deeper than a diet or exercise plan.
It was about examining and talking an apprasial of my Spirit and Mind NOT just my body.
It's much deeper than a diet or exercise plan.
It was about examining and talking an apprasial of my Spirit and Mind NOT just my body.
Why do I make the choices I make? It wasn't just about my body getting healthy.
It was my mind that needed a change in it's "diet" and needed exercise.
It was my Spirit that needed a change in "diet" and exercise.
It's been a fabulous Journey.
Like Dorothy on the way to the Emerald City.
She was on a journey down a yellow brick road on her way to see someone to give her the answer.
Like Dorothy on the way to the Emerald City.
She was on a journey down a yellow brick road on her way to see someone to give her the answer.
Oh, what and who she met along the way. She met her "fears"
And just think about where she was going. Emerald city, a magical place, full of fun, happiness.. and Perfection. What she really found was herself. What was really important. Being with those she loved and loved her. la ta dee da! There I go again.... off into my la la land of thinking. Ya whooeee, I love it. Well, silly but I find examples of truths in the strangest places!
And just think about where she was going. Emerald city, a magical place, full of fun, happiness.. and Perfection. What she really found was herself. What was really important. Being with those she loved and loved her. la ta dee da! There I go again.... off into my la la land of thinking. Ya whooeee, I love it. Well, silly but I find examples of truths in the strangest places!
Bottom line was she had the answer with her all the time.
She just couldn't see it until she had to make the journey to find it.
We have the answer "inside us". Of course, we were Created in the image of GOD! Our struggle (as I see it) is our wanting to be our own GOD. Then we say we want to Serve God. Well, You can't serve two GOD's. It's either Him or You. My will, or His will.
My confession today:
I choose today to serve my Lord and Savior Christ. To walk with him. To hear, speak and see the world through Him. I was made for God's pleasure. He has told me through his word that he desire us to live life with Joy. He desires to Bless me. He has prepared a place in Eternity for me. I going to live as I was created to live. In victory, stength and JOY!
Ok, I've got it (once again) I will put my choices today in check. I'll check if my choice will bring Glory to God or to me. My war is inside my self. Which GOD will I serve today.
I will, I will, I will do His will, His will, His will.
Salute!
PS
Ephesians 6: 10
Last of all I want to remind you that your strength must come from the Lord's mighty power within you.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Food for thought
I just had to sit down on write about what just happened.
After a traveling yesterday, I woke feeling "tired". You know where your mind's ready but your body feels heavy and aches.
As most of us do, I dragged myself out of bed this morning. (that was after I slapped a big fake smile on my face and uttered the words in my head "thank you God for another day").
Even after shower, dressing and a cup of coffee. Then (since it's already in the 80's) I had some healthy cereal (almost no sugar, and lots of fiber). Still, no energy. Then it occurred to me, ahhh I bet my body is fighting off something (caught during air travel). That makes sense. Never the less, I've got things to do today.
It then occurred to me I needed some "Emergen C" packets. You know, vitamins! Well, I'm out of them and yesterday on the way home from the airport, stopping at the store, I found that the Emergen C pack for Joints (that's the one I like) was not available. So, procrastinator me, said.... I'll look this week at Walmart, I think that's where I've found it in the past. Yikes... side tracked again...rambling on!
So, I quickly grabbed some water (dehydration can cause fatigue, plus when fighting any onset of illness Water is life) . Again, procrasting making my pitcher of water with lemon for the day. Tired, lazy... never sure what comes first....Yikes... again I'm Rambling !
Then I thought, Well, I do have some "Kyo Green"(supplement stuff) - That's at least a good start. But, I just have to have a pack of Emergen C some where . So the hunt began. I almost felt like an addict looking for a fix (although I never been an addict! let's get that straight right now).
Crazy thing is when I found it (a few loose packet in my vitamin drawer) I developed a burst of energy.
What! At that moment I KNEW that my fatigue was related to my mental disposition! Ok, so maybe I am also fighting something off. BUT, MIND over matter. BALANCE. It's all exactly what I've been saying.
Treat our WHOLE self. Our mind can contribute to our sense of well being. Our thoughts (different than the mind which is subconscious) can contribute to our sense of well being. Our physical body, fighting illness or disease contributes to our sense of well being. Our spiritual walk with the Lord contributes to our sense of well being.
So, now that I'm sucking on my water bottle full of Emergen C (actually not the one for joints, that's why it was stuffed in the back of my vitamin the drawer) I'm pumped and ready for action.
In fact, my body still feels tired and aches, BUT..... My "mind" "thoughts" "spirit" are taking OVER!
I'm going to do some stretches, which will deliver Oxygen to every cell in my body... which in turn will energize my body.
Oh, and as I thought of "Food for thought" to blog, it also occurred to me to use the phrase
"food for lust" Yes, Hot fudge Sunday's, pies, cookies, cakes..... chips, candy, soda.... ALL food for lust! All foods we attempt to "satisfy" an emptiness inside. That's the truth.
I pray you take the power out of the "the body lusting after non-nutritional, fat, sugary foods"...
Speak the WORD of GOD out loud. YES, Say it out loud
"Greater is He that is in me than He that is in that food"
THe power in HIS words is more than 7 x 70 more powerful than our word.
That is because the Word of God is CHRIST (1st chapter of the book of John).
Ok,
Today is about Balance:
Feed your Spirit (the word of God enveloped in prayer to him)
Feed your Thoughts (true and honest, positive life giving thoughts)
Feed your Body (healthy, organic, full of nutrients and fiber)
Salute! May you be filled with Joy
PS keeping a journal is an amazing tool for success
After a traveling yesterday, I woke feeling "tired". You know where your mind's ready but your body feels heavy and aches.
As most of us do, I dragged myself out of bed this morning. (that was after I slapped a big fake smile on my face and uttered the words in my head "thank you God for another day").
Even after shower, dressing and a cup of coffee. Then (since it's already in the 80's) I had some healthy cereal (almost no sugar, and lots of fiber). Still, no energy. Then it occurred to me, ahhh I bet my body is fighting off something (caught during air travel). That makes sense. Never the less, I've got things to do today.
It then occurred to me I needed some "Emergen C" packets. You know, vitamins! Well, I'm out of them and yesterday on the way home from the airport, stopping at the store, I found that the Emergen C pack for Joints (that's the one I like) was not available. So, procrastinator me, said.... I'll look this week at Walmart, I think that's where I've found it in the past. Yikes... side tracked again...rambling on!
So, I quickly grabbed some water (dehydration can cause fatigue, plus when fighting any onset of illness Water is life) . Again, procrasting making my pitcher of water with lemon for the day. Tired, lazy... never sure what comes first....Yikes... again I'm Rambling !
Then I thought, Well, I do have some "Kyo Green"(supplement stuff) - That's at least a good start. But, I just have to have a pack of Emergen C some where . So the hunt began. I almost felt like an addict looking for a fix (although I never been an addict! let's get that straight right now).
Crazy thing is when I found it (a few loose packet in my vitamin drawer) I developed a burst of energy.
What! At that moment I KNEW that my fatigue was related to my mental disposition! Ok, so maybe I am also fighting something off. BUT, MIND over matter. BALANCE. It's all exactly what I've been saying.
Treat our WHOLE self. Our mind can contribute to our sense of well being. Our thoughts (different than the mind which is subconscious) can contribute to our sense of well being. Our physical body, fighting illness or disease contributes to our sense of well being. Our spiritual walk with the Lord contributes to our sense of well being.
So, now that I'm sucking on my water bottle full of Emergen C (actually not the one for joints, that's why it was stuffed in the back of my vitamin the drawer) I'm pumped and ready for action.
In fact, my body still feels tired and aches, BUT..... My "mind" "thoughts" "spirit" are taking OVER!
I'm going to do some stretches, which will deliver Oxygen to every cell in my body... which in turn will energize my body.
Oh, and as I thought of "Food for thought" to blog, it also occurred to me to use the phrase
"food for lust" Yes, Hot fudge Sunday's, pies, cookies, cakes..... chips, candy, soda.... ALL food for lust! All foods we attempt to "satisfy" an emptiness inside. That's the truth.
I pray you take the power out of the "the body lusting after non-nutritional, fat, sugary foods"...
Speak the WORD of GOD out loud. YES, Say it out loud
"Greater is He that is in me than He that is in that food"
1 John 4:4
4You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them,
because the one
who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.
Or,
"This will not satisfy me.....only Christ can satisfy me "
The LORD will guide you always;
he will satisfy your needs
in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame.
You will be like a well-watered garden,
like a spring whose waters never fail.
That is because the Word of God is CHRIST (1st chapter of the book of John).
John 1
1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
2The same was in the beginning with God.
3All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
4In him was life; and the life was the light of men.
Ok,
Today is about Balance:
Feed your Spirit (the word of God enveloped in prayer to him)
Feed your Thoughts (true and honest, positive life giving thoughts)
Feed your Body (healthy, organic, full of nutrients and fiber)
Now, go into the day
RESPECTING YOUR BODY that God designed,
Body Mind and Spirit
Salute! May you be filled with Joy
PS keeping a journal is an amazing tool for success
Friday, July 23, 2010
Who's will is it?
Just a side note tonight.
Driving in the car to work this morning (finding it "almost" a habit to seek out music or radio stations that feed my spirit and mind) I was listening to a minister. In his sermon he talked about When Jesus said to his Father:
Driving in the car to work this morning (finding it "almost" a habit to seek out music or radio stations that feed my spirit and mind) I was listening to a minister. In his sermon he talked about When Jesus said to his Father:
Luke 22:42
......... yet not my will, but yours be done.
The choice we make moment by moment is whom we will serve.
Salute! To your Spiritual Health and Wellness tonight
The twist was God saying to the man who was on his way to hell
"not my Will but your Will be done"
God's will is for us to live in Love and for eternity with Him. He provides opportunities for us to see Him. But he'll never Make us Love him and Serve him as our Savior.
Salute! To your Spiritual Health and Wellness tonight
Thursday, July 22, 2010
The Smile inside You
Choices, Choices, Choices
I believe that is about our free will
Our will to choice life or death
It's unfortunate that some people chose death. Ahh you say, no way.
But isn't it choosing death when when indulge our carnal self with lifestyle choices that harm our body?
I'm not even going the direction of eating fattening sugary NON nutritional foods that elevate our blood sugar, BMI and attack our lives at the cellular level.
I'm talking today about our choice every moment of thoughts that bring death to our body, mind and soul. Negative, destructive thoughts.
Like unforgiveness, anger, resentment, bitterness, envy... discontent.
These are thoughts that do not grow out of Love but out of Fear.
Simply put... we are made in HIS image. God is Love and therefore any thoughts outside of Love is Death to who we are.
Walk in Love today (walk in the Lord).
I believe that is about our free will
Our will to choice life or death
It's unfortunate that some people chose death. Ahh you say, no way.
But isn't it choosing death when when indulge our carnal self with lifestyle choices that harm our body?
I'm not even going the direction of eating fattening sugary NON nutritional foods that elevate our blood sugar, BMI and attack our lives at the cellular level.
I'm talking today about our choice every moment of thoughts that bring death to our body, mind and soul. Negative, destructive thoughts.
Like unforgiveness, anger, resentment, bitterness, envy... discontent.
These are thoughts that do not grow out of Love but out of Fear.
Simply put... we are made in HIS image. God is Love and therefore any thoughts outside of Love is Death to who we are.
Walk in Love today (walk in the Lord).
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart;
and lean not unto thine own understanding.
When you TRUST the Lord, really trust him as a little child Trust their parent to care and love and provide for them. Ever see a three year old worry about paying the mortgage?
It says "with all thine heart" that is WHO you are... Your heart... your life.... your being.
AND STOP trusting what YOU think, Lean on the Lord ... GO to the WORD of GOD and fill your MIND... very NEURONs in your brain with the life giving thoughts of GOD!
Feed your BODY today with HIS WORD!
Before you shove anything in your mouth!
Feed your soul FIRST!
Become who you were created to be. A CREATURE MADE IN LOVE. A person who's life's walk is about emulating God's love in this world.
GO SHINE TODAY!
Shine and light up the world you walk in! No darkness can exist in the presence of light.
I am come a light into the world,
that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.
When you seek today to be the person God created, you WILL be smiling inside your body and therefore automatically a smile will be formed on your face.
SHINE!
Prayer:
Today Jesus I seek to be like you.
Fill my body, mind and soul with the LIGHT of your word, so every thought I have is filtered through your truth!
Then I will step into today filled with the SUNSHINE of YOU!
I'll trust in you and know that YOU CARE FOR ME!
Thank you for a new day to bring YOU PLEASURE.
I pray all my choices reflect this choice.
In Jesus Name
AMEN
Salute!
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