To trust myself. I recently encountered these setbacks and had lots of people I thought were friends vanish, people I’d actually helped prior and I was no longer convenient for them so they disappeared. I learned something really important — always look for the happy and optimistic, trust my own happiness and optimism. Trust myself.
My body has taught me that I’m a wonderful creation of God. Even though someone may have a twin like me and my sister, we’re not totally the same. Whether it’s good initial health, bad initial health, beautiful, or ugly, I’m unique! I thank God and my parents for this body.
My body has taught me that it responds to the level of care I give it.
It also responds to my stress level..
Now that I have retired, it is important to be active.
It is important for me to let go of things that are not important.
Not important in the big picture.
I read about a woman who was shopping with her friend who was ill and didn’t have long to live.
The first woman was stressing about a dress she had tried on.
Does it make my butt look big?
Am I showing too much leg?
Back and forth she stressed over whether or not to buy the dress.
Her friend who was ill said to her.
Do you realize that you really don’t have time for that.
The way we spend our days is the way we spend our lives.
I’m trying to remember to keep the big picture in mind.
So I try to remember to live in the moment and to live
in awe of the moments and of my life.
I am the caretaker of this body so I’m trying to treat it well.
Healthy thougts, and a body that is cared for with love.
Blessings to all!
My body has taught me to appreciate
and take care of the one and only body
I’ve got. I have abused, beaten, and
neglected it, and have paid the price.
Some of the injuries are internal and
caused by stress penetrating to my
organs and systems. The body is such
an example of durability and fragility all
all at once. I will do my stretches this
morning with more intention. 🙏
Beside the diabetes, I’m also vulnerable to cankor sores. The medication I take for my mental health struggles has a side effect on the liver. I must eat healthier, more fruits and veggies. I end up healing faster when I do so. There’s the old familiar saying of “You are what you eat.”
My body has taught me that it will continue to allow me to do the things I like to do so long as I love and nourish it the way it deserves to be. Even if it wasn’t meant to last forever, it will work the best that it can if I keep moving it, giving it water and feeding it.
This is the 3rd time writing this – I had included links for references but it does not let me post this with those links.
Please consider being an organ/tissue donor and sign up.
Because I work for a Tissue Bank, I see how our bodies help others after death:
Organs – Heart, Liver, Kidneys, Lungs, Pancreas, Intestines
Tissues – Corneas, Skin, Bone, Tendons, Heart Valves, Nerves
This is such a healthy way to look at this,
dear Richard…
I am currently having some challenges
and this reminds me
that although I can’t do,
or struggle with doing,
open up the door for something new.
I am inspired….
Thank you ♥
This form has been my constant companion for 67 years. It has bled, it has been broken, it has carried me unfailingly, it has known heat, it has known cold, it has known pleasure, it has known hunger, and it has known satiety. All done without much thought from my essence. I have never told it to digest, breathe, fight off infection, heal. It does not worry or fret. It does what all life does. It lives. I am grateful. Namaste.
I’m grateful to be alive today! My body is impermanent just like all things.
What makes me happy is the miracle of being here which is 400 trillion to 1! That is truly amazing!
And that we now have a chance to become one with god/the universe is what is a fantastic!
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My body has taught me the wonders of God’s creation.
To trust myself. I recently encountered these setbacks and had lots of people I thought were friends vanish, people I’d actually helped prior and I was no longer convenient for them so they disappeared. I learned something really important — always look for the happy and optimistic, trust my own happiness and optimism. Trust myself.
My body has taught me that I’m a wonderful creation of God. Even though someone may have a twin like me and my sister, we’re not totally the same. Whether it’s good initial health, bad initial health, beautiful, or ugly, I’m unique! I thank God and my parents for this body.
Exactly, my Ngoc. No 2 individuals are the same.
My body has taught me that it responds to the level of care I give it.
It also responds to my stress level..
Now that I have retired, it is important to be active.
It is important for me to let go of things that are not important.
Not important in the big picture.
I read about a woman who was shopping with her friend who was ill and didn’t have long to live.
The first woman was stressing about a dress she had tried on.
Does it make my butt look big?
Am I showing too much leg?
Back and forth she stressed over whether or not to buy the dress.
Her friend who was ill said to her.
Do you realize that you really don’t have time for that.
The way we spend our days is the way we spend our lives.
I’m trying to remember to keep the big picture in mind.
So I try to remember to live in the moment and to live
in awe of the moments and of my life.
I am the caretaker of this body so I’m trying to treat it well.
Healthy thougts, and a body that is cared for with love.
Blessings to all!
My body has taught me to appreciate
and take care of the one and only body
I’ve got. I have abused, beaten, and
neglected it, and have paid the price.
Some of the injuries are internal and
caused by stress penetrating to my
organs and systems. The body is such
an example of durability and fragility all
all at once. I will do my stretches this
morning with more intention. 🙏
Beside the diabetes, I’m also vulnerable to cankor sores. The medication I take for my mental health struggles has a side effect on the liver. I must eat healthier, more fruits and veggies. I end up healing faster when I do so. There’s the old familiar saying of “You are what you eat.”
Learning how to love it unconditionally
My body has taught me that it will continue to allow me to do the things I like to do so long as I love and nourish it the way it deserves to be. Even if it wasn’t meant to last forever, it will work the best that it can if I keep moving it, giving it water and feeding it.
I love your first statement, our bodies are deserving of so much care for all it does for us 🧡
Because I work for a Tissue Bank, our bodies can help others after death:
Organs – Heart, Liver, Lungs, Kidneys, Pancreas, Intestines
Tissues – Corneas, Skin, Heart Valves, Bone, Tendons, Nerve
Blood – blood, platelets, plasma
This is the 3rd time writing this – I had included links for references but it does not let me post this with those links.
Please consider being an organ/tissue donor and sign up.
I don’t fully understand how it work. But I’m happy to see a tinny heart on my state ID after I say yes for a donation. ♥
Because I work for a Tissue Bank, I see how our bodies help others after death:
Organs – Heart, Liver, Kidneys, Lungs, Pancreas, Intestines
Tissues – Corneas, Skin, Bone, Tendons, Heart Valves, Nerves
Please consider and register to be an organ and tissue donor – https://donatelife.net/
and lets not forget blood/plasma/platelets too – https://oneblood.org/ https://www.redcrossblood.org/
Thank you, Michele for teaching me that our bodies can live again through organ donations. 💐
You’re very welcome Ngoc.
Life changes. I can no longer do things that I used to do and that frees me to do things that I never dreamed of doing.
This is such a healthy way to look at this,
dear Richard…
I am currently having some challenges
and this reminds me
that although I can’t do,
or struggle with doing,
open up the door for something new.
I am inspired….
Thank you ♥
A very good perspective. A friend says “I can no longer play the guitar but I can play the harmonica.”
Limits!
This form has been my constant companion for 67 years. It has bled, it has been broken, it has carried me unfailingly, it has known heat, it has known cold, it has known pleasure, it has known hunger, and it has known satiety. All done without much thought from my essence. I have never told it to digest, breathe, fight off infection, heal. It does not worry or fret. It does what all life does. It lives. I am grateful. Namaste.
Beautiful,
dear Joseph! ♥
Well said…the body is indeed faithful no matter how we treat it. I try to remember that it is my home.
“It does not fret or worry. It does what all life does. It lives.” Beautifully said, I got tears when I read this. Thank you.
Thank you for your wise words, again.
My body has taught me the beauty of the aging process.
I’m grateful to be alive today! My body is impermanent just like all things.
What makes me happy is the miracle of being here which is 400 trillion to 1! That is truly amazing!
And that we now have a chance to become one with god/the universe is what is a fantastic!
Antoinette, death is the least of my fears. Everyone gets there. This mindset helps me enjoy every moment even more.