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How to Feel Good and Be in Control of
Your Life
Many people live life by just getting
by and living from crisis to crisis. Yet life was meant to be much more
than that for each one of us.
We each have talents and gifts that
make us unique. What are these gifts and how can they be expressed in ways
that benefit others and ourselves as well?
Expressing our own talents and dreams
will bring joy, meaning, and fullness of life.
How do we take this journey? I see
three important steps.
1.
Caring for the Body
The body is a magnificent machine. To
function well, it requires certain things on a daily basis.
Nutrition
Certain nutrients are imperative:
carbohydrates for energy, protein to build and rebuild, vitamins and
minerals that are critical for the proper function of the organs of our
body.
Good nutrition is not dieting or
starvation. It is supplying our body with the nutrients it needs to stay
well. A pleasing appearance and a well functioning body are benefits that
come from good nutrition.
Exercise
Only one out of three Americans
exercise on a regular basis. Negative attitudes toward exercise are common
because of our past experiences and erroneous beliefs about exercise.
Appropriate exercise is energizing, fun
and uplifting. A twenty-minute walk outdoors everyday can work wonders. Do
what feels good to you. It’s different strokes for different folks-some
exercise best alone, and some do best with others. Above all else, it
needs to be fun and done at a time that works for you.
The benefits of exercise for a healthy
body and clear thinking are incredible.
2.
Pleasing the Mind
Our minds are such a beautiful part of
who we are. It is so important that we feed and nurture this part of
ourselves as well.
Positive thoughts release powerful
chemicals (endorphins) in our bodies that help us function and feel well.
Positive self talk, blessing ourselves and others laughter and play- all
have a salutary effect on the way we think and feel.
3.
Nurturing the Spirit
This is our core inner self. Who am I
when job and material things are stripped away? Who am I when I’m away
from family and friends? Yes, there is something left. It is our inner,
most powerful part, the essence of our being – it is who we really are.
We can get in touch with this part of
ourselves by becoming quiet. Quiet time allows us to discover what we
should really be doing with our lives. It also gives us the opportunity to
invite God in for guidance and direction. Getting in touch with our inner
being through quiet time is a powerful agent for healing.
Knowledge gained and decisions made in
this state of mind can be awesome and really powerful.
Setting aside fifteen minutes twice a
day for relaxation, prayer, and meditation will add joy, peace of mind and
purpose to your life.
If we embark on the above steps, we
will achieve a state of wellness. We will discover who we are and what we
should be doing with our lives.
It is in the joy of serving others that
we discover our own joy. My thoughts and love support you in your journey.
LeRoy A. Boriack, M.D.
 Be kind to yourself. |