Take a minute to imagine waking up each day feeling strong, energised and at peace. There is nothing making your heart feel heavy, nothing interfering with your mental clarity, and nothing that prevents your body from feeling powerless. This is the gift of good health. And yet, so many of us forget to look after our body. We forget that our health is the key to feeling alive.
Caring about our health isn’t just about avoiding illness. It’s about our choices on lifestyle and our diet. Food is incredibly essential in fuelling our bodies and can also be a form of medicine. A nourishing diet will manifest itself in our lives; it will not only foster a body full of possibilities but ensure a healthy mind. In particular, emphasising whole, unprocessed, natural foods will ensure your body is given the necessary foundation for strengthening overall health and immune system. Combine this with a balanced approach to exercise and you will choose the path of bodily harmony and prosperity.
But health isn’t just physical; it’s emotional, too. Stress, anxiety, and exhaustion can weigh you down like an invisible anchor and all of this pressure will then steal life’s joys and pleasures. By practicing mindfulness, setting boundaries and prioritising what your body needs, you free yourself from that anchor and are able to enjoy life’s treasures.
When we neglect our health, we justify it by telling ourselves we’re too busy, too stressed, or too tired. This isn’t good enough. If we let our health fade, our ambitions, hopes, and dreams will follow. Think of your body as a seed; something to nurture, and care for. If you neglect this seed, how can you ever expect it to grow and flourish into a garden?
There’s a kind of magic in listening to your body’s needs, cherishing our body’s potential and protecting it. You deserve a life where you feel alive, where you can give your best self to the world and the people you love. Join me in taking the first step into a journey that gets in touch with your body, strengthens, and revitalises it.
If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch.
Written by Natalie Starace