August 14, 2007
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Physical, Emotional, Spiritual, & Psychological Health
I have a confession…
Ever
since I can remember I’ve had this certain belief that my life would
end when I turned 40. Now as a child and young woman I recall many
deaths in my family. There were many people who lived a full life and
through their faith, expected to live their live with their Heavenly
Father.
My
faithful readers know of the challenges I have faced within the past
few years. It has taken a toll, but I fervently strive for peace,
contentment, and grace. Sadly, despite these efforts, my physical
health has been greatly compromised. Even though my migraines have
significantly decreased with less interaction with eh, other
distressing and potentially dangerous side effects have happened and
unfortunately is impacting my daily life.
What choices do I have? What can I do?
I can do what is necessary to keep myself healthy.
- I need to spend more time in prayer and meditation
- This really needs to be number one. As my pastor states, my eyes
should see the Word everyday. I agree and have ensure that my
spiritual growth continues to move forward and higher.
“May
our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by
his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your
hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.” 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 (NIV)Tonight
I spent time in meditation. I’m aware that many Christians are opposed
to meditation, however I would challenge their limited view of what it
involves. It’s mentioned in the bible 21 times. I found a link today
on Beliefnet.com, called Resting in God: Guided Audio Meditations. It was very helpful and a practice I will continue to deepen my faith and connection with God.
- I have to exercise more
- We know all the benefits of regular exercise. I find most things
(walking, running, weight lifting) unexciting. The things I love to do
(dancing & yoga) I don’t do often enough. I used to be in a dance
company and once I went away from jazz dance, I started to focus on
ballroom. The problem is that with ballroom you need a partner and I
have none. I’ve made some attempts to find one, but to no avail. I
started to begin the practice of Bikram Yoga (aka “hot yoga) which is in a room heated from 95 to 105°F .
Within 90 minutes instructors guide practitioners through 26 postures and two
breathing exercises. I love it!!
But…how do I dance (with a partner) as I like and practice the yoga I’ve learned? It costs $$$!! (Especially
to practice as much as I’d like). There is so much I need to do for the
family, home improvements/repairs, and of course…the children.
You’ve heard me profess the importance of self-care. It needs to
happen. Taking care of myself is a priority, so I need to do what is
necessary. I want to be here as long as the Lord allows – and I pray
that its a really long time!
I’ve
had this idea of transforming my garage into a makeshift studio. I’ve
removed the standard installed bathroom mirrors from one of the
bathrooms – I will take it from my bathroom as well. I’ll remove one
of my shelves that has junk that I haven’t looked at in years (hey..a
concept: get rid of the junk), move my workbench and arcade games
(although I’d like to add one or two to my collection), power wash the
floor, move one of my old music receiver in the garage with a cd player
and *poof*! instant studio to practice dance and yoga. Not a bad
idea…requires work to make it happen (what doesn’t?), and it will
cost me less to practice, I can involve my children, and I can be at
home.
What do you do to take care of yourself? (Something just for you…)
- I need to spend more time in prayer and meditation
Comments (6)
If you don’t take care of yourself, no one else will.
Good luck with your positive improvements.
my dad was 49 when my mom died. He started saying that within the next several years he would be dead.
Never happened, it’s been 9 years and he’s certainly alive and kicking.
I have a friend who says says she doesn’t expect to live beyond I think it was 50. . .
And another who’s 50 who has made it a goal to be around to see her grandchild grow up, graduate. . .
ha. I see you tag alot, for this entry anyway. I’ve done alot of tags on entries before. (once I even found out there was a limit as to how many tags you can do!)
I always invisioned myself as married, my hair in a tasteful french twist, a cashmere twinset and nubby wool skirt and high heels, with older children and younger, too (at least 7 total), i even pictured the house I’d live in. Nice husband. Even pictured pets: hunting dogs-Irish setter, Springer Spaniel, hounds of all kinds. And cats: any old cats that came a-knockin’ on my door.
Well, that was a hallucination. I CAN put my hair in a french twist, I have some nubby wool I can make a skirt out of, and I’ve got two cats that came a-knockin’.
Ballroom dancing: All you have to do is show up.
Meditation is not anti-Christian. What do people think Christ was doing on that mountain for 40 days and 40 nights while the devil ranted on and on? Reading Bible People Magazine?
I take my meds, and try to exercise as much as I can. Mostly, I just try to pace myself and work hard without overdoing it.
I infer I haven’t interpreted specified incomparable physical anywhere added online.
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