“Recipe for Me?” Blog #136
Why do I need a “specific” recipe just for myself?
What should I do with myself to BE more balanced and healthy?
Are there parts of me that I refuse to correct and keep slipping up on?
Here’s a basic premise I start my day with AFTER prayer. I believe the Serenity Prayer is
critical to keeping me In the world BUT not of the world,
“God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to
change the things that I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.”
When I pray in the morning, I ask for Discipline, Discernment and Detachment. This helps
me become aware of bringing more balance into my life immediately. Why is this so
important to me? Because life has drama! Life is busy! Life is people! IF I get caught up in
other peoples life as a “caretaker” and NOT a caregiver, I am headed into uncharted
waters that can engulf me! I have said many times, I believe we are, each and every one
of us, in charge of our own destiny. So when there are issues, and problems and situations
for ME to handle - it is up to ME to do this. Not up to me to take on someone else’s
problems, or judge them or criticize them. IF my body is not in balance, the WHOLE of ME is
out of shape. I must HELP myself to eat something healthy in the morning after I drink my
bottle of water. A piece of fruit, a slice of whole oat toast with honey, and a cup of tea with
a small bowl of Raisin Bran. Then I am able to take vitamins: Vit. C, Vit. B complex,
Calcium/magnesium, Vit. E. Everything I put in my being, my thoughts, my food, my drinks,
all affect how I feel and my whole body health.
Most recently I went to see an excellent movie “Reagan”. This was a true story about
amazing movie star turned statesman, turned politician then Governor and finally
becoming the 40th President of the United States of America. Ronald Reagan was
President from 1981 -1989. He did much for our country and for the world. He is best
remembered specifically for being in West Berlin and calling on the Soviet Union to
dismantle the Berlin Wall that separated West Berlin from East Germany. Ronald Reagan
was speaking forcefully when he said, “Mr. Gorbachev tear down this wall!” He was a
wonderful President yet he retired early because he had developed Alzheimers Disease.
He struggled with this disease for ten years and then he quietly died.
I started doing a little checking on my own and found out that while Reagan was
Governor, he wanted to stop smoking so he started eating Jelly Beans. He began eating
lots of Jellybeans every day, all day long. In fact the company that makes Jelly Beans sent
huge amounts to the Governors Mansion and then to the White House for all the years
Ronald Reagan was there. They wound up sending over three tons of Jelly Beans to the
President at the White House. The Jelly Bean company even personalized Presidential Jars
to be given away to important people that came to visit the President. This went on year
after year after year. I looked up in Google, “High sugar intake contributes to Alzheimers
Disease, Dementia and so many others….”
Anyone out there may say “that just is silly”. However, I believe the old adage, “We are what
we eat”. I want to also add this about processed food, (these are all the foods that go up
and down the aisles of the store that EXCLUDE the PRODUCE AISLE)….this is from
Harvard.edu. “Processed foods have been linked to an increased of chronic inflammation,
heart disease, diabetes, inflammatory bowl disease, obesity and Cancer. “ AND THIS:
“Every 10% increase in consuming of ultra-processed foods was associated with a 12%
higher risk for Cancer in general….” Harvard.edu.
This is real. This is concerning. This is why its important I take my health seriously. So I go
about my day trying to remember two bottles of water early in the day and two bottles of
water later in the day. If I must have something sweet, only after I have eaten a healthy
meal first. For over thirty years now I have avoided meat and I seem to be not missing it at
all! I do eat fish occasionally, lots of salads, beans, brown rice, vegetables, and fruit. NO
peanuts ever! Almonds are excellent. Free range eggs once in a while. And my choice of
liquid on cereal? Oat milk or almond milk is best. Organic butter .once In a while on taost
with honey. Also lots of Epsom Salt baths for end of day relaxing. This may sound
repetitious and even redundant but it works for me! Also in the morning on my cereal, a
great time to add two heap. tsp. of Flax Meal. I get up each morning and I feel really good.
This is so important to state during a time when things around us are looking very bleak.
So I remember I can only work on a “recipe for me” and try to focus on today only. I do not
look too far into the future that I cannot control, fix or determine.
I thank the Dear Lord for all I am given today, and I leave it there.
Can I find a healthy recipe for me today and stay with it?
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