As free, independent people we have responsibilities. Some responsibilities we take really seriously and some… not so much. What we take seriously depends on our values and the societal expectations around us. Our health is where many of us fall short - we hand the responsibility of our body over to our doctor. Why? Because that is what we have been doing for many decades; they have a degree in healing and they know more than we do. At least that is what we tell ourselves. In actuality we know more about our body than anyone else will ever know - we just have to pay attention to to what our body and our mind is telling us. Can you tell I am still reading Healing Happens with Your Help?
I was reading ahead which isn’t my style but I am anxious to get to the part on how we change the way we think so that we don’t make ourselves sick. Here’s a piece from the book that caught my eye.
“If you’re serious about turning your health around, get and stay involved in the healing process - even when you’re feeling better. Achieving and sustaining well-being is an ongoing effort. It’s a way of thinking and a lifestyle that mean maintaining a positive attitude.
When looking at what it takes to heal ourselves, I think Confucius stated it simply:
Tell me, and I will forget; show me, and I will remember; involve me, and I will understand.”
What does this mean for us as free and independent people? We need to start listening to our bodies and listening to our instincts and work with our doctors to learn more about what could be going on with our bodies. It means collaboration and openness from all parties. It means not being satisfied with the standard answer and prescription. We need to dig deep and solve the mysteries of our own being.
How do we do that? You might ask… hmm, well let me think about that…
Nutritional Tip -
Try a stir fry with fresh veggies and a lean white meat. They offer variety (you can pick and choose your veggies to your liking) and since stir fries don’t require long cooking time so the vitamins and minerals remain intact. Different herbs and spices also offer variety for different tastes - for example, I love ginger in my stir fries! If you search for a stir fry recipe on-line you will find a plethera of options. Have fun with it.