What You Think
Society these days teaches us to avoid discomfort; to avoid conflict; to stay safe. Our world caters to comfort. We sit for hours. We scroll for enjoyment. We avoid pain at all costs, and eat food that is “convenient” but not necessarily “real.” Could it be that this so-called “comfort” is actually part of the problem of why people are still hurting? We recently came across author Michael Easter’s book, The Comfort Crisis, which reminds us that doing hard things—like moving more, unplugging from screens, or pushing through physical pain—can actually rebuild our health and resilience. In his book, he […]
A quote by Dr. Deepak Chopra reads, “Every cell in your body is eavesdropping on your thoughts.” Suggesting that your thoughts have a powerful influence on your body, even down to the cellular level. Based on the thoughts your body is listening to, does it respond accordingly? Science has shown that your thoughts and mindset can significantly impact your overall health and well-being. The field of psychology, neuroscience, and psychoneuroimmunology have all contributed to understanding how powerful the connection between our mental state and physical health is. And we 100% agree. There are two ways that you can live your life […]
Amid all of life’s challenges and triumphs, let’s take a moment to remember the simple fact that God loves you. In this journey called life, it is easy to feel alone or weighed down by our struggles. The beautiful truth of life is that God deeply and unconditionally loves us. We had a week filled with some serious life-altering situations. Feeling the stress mounting, and that out-of-control feeling creeping in, we started to get irritable and edgy, even a little panicky. (Hey, it happens to the best of us!) Once we stopped to realize that we do not need to […]
We want to encourage you on your own personal health journey. We know it takes effort and intention to make any kind of change in life. As we spoke about in the past, author of the book, Atomic Habits, James Clear, encourages people to make small changes every day so that they eventually turn into bigger changes. Baby steps, right? Another favorite book of ours is 7 Habits for Highly Effective People by iconic author Steven Covey. His truths outlined in this book stand the test of time. We highly recommend this book as a reread or a new read […]
Have you been in a situation where you want to fight with everything within you? Maybe you are fighting an illness or injury, or dealing with a situation that seems impossible? As you know, I look at life with a “God-perspective.” My faith is what keeps me going through challenging times, such as the devastation to our home and our town my husband and I have been recovering from since Hurricane Ian hit in September. 2022. He sustains us and keeps us from losing hope. He has our backs. So, I wanted to encourage you with this word today from […]
The benefits of meditation are widespread and produce many positive effects on one’s health including stress reduction, improvement in pain control, and mood elevation, in addition to stimulating the immune system and overall metabolic function of the body. Think about it, when the body is under stress, your heart rate is elevated, your breathing is quickened, and your blood pressure increases. When you are under prolonged stress, your adrenal glands produce excessive amounts of the hormone cortisol which can contribute to sleep deprivation, brain fog, depressed immunity, heart disease, and anxiety, to name a few things. When is the best […]