Holistic.
When you read that word, what comes to mind? Perhaps crunchy, granola, out-dated, hippie, or backwards are immediately what you think. I know when I first started looking into "Holistic Living" those were some of my thoughts. But in my search I have found that the idea of holism is treating our bodies as a whole. We aren't only intellectual, spiritual, or physical beings, but a combination of those things. It is important to not focus on developing one area alone, but to find our personal balance, and it is different for everyone! Why do you think there are sooo many self-help books out there? Because even though we all function in basically the same way, we are all individuals who have our own quirks, tendencies, and histories that shape who we are.
Along with eating well and exercising, developing our talents is also very important for our personal wellbeing. Keeping our minds actively engaged is just as important as what we eat or how we exercise the rest of our body. The mind is a muscle too and needs to be exercised daily. Reading, playing, and learning new skills are great ways to do this! Moving forward, I hope by sharing the things I am trying, you will be inspired to try new things, too.
"An old proverb says, 'The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.' There is something wonderful and hopeful about the word now. There is something empowering about the fact that if we choose to decide now, we can move forward at this very moment. Now is the best time to start becoming the person we eventually want to be." (President Dieter F. Uchtorf)
I absolutely agree! Should I have been working on this for a while now? Yes. Should I already be engaging in healthy habits? Definitely! Does this mean all is lost? NO! I don't know everything, and most likely never will, but that's what's great about being human. We can change, progress, and develop! I chose to name my journey "Sprouting the SEED" because of a scripture passage I love that compares faith to a seed. In describing what a "good seed" will do, the words also spell SEED! (Makes it easier to remember, right?!)
A "good seed" will: Swell, Enlighten, Enlarge, and be Delicious!
What this means to me: As I put new, healthy, and good practices to the test, the desire I have will grow, I will discover new truths, and they will become something I LOVE, not just something I think would be great sometime down the road. While I am not necessarily "crunchy" or "granola", I do believe that by going back to the basics and becoming more balanced I can only improve my wellbeing, and thus my family's wellbeing. Carpe Diem-Seize the Day! Let's put it to the test, together.
The Person Behind It All
A little bit about me.
I'm a mother of two beautiful boys (three if you count the dog), and married to a wonderful husband. Life is a bit crazy, so "health" is often pushed to the side. This year I decided to get back to basics, learn new things, develop new talents, and become "healthy" in all aspects of life. On this site, you'll find a smattering of life from essential oils to crochet to food and so much more! I'm not perfect, and I don't claim to know everything. I am simply sharing what I find on this holisitic journey.
I've always struggled with weight. With obesity running on both sides of my family I was a bit doomed from the start, but it is not a life sentence! Before getting pregnant with my first son I was in pretty good shape. Don't get me wrong, I'll never be Miss Stringbean, but I was at a decent weight and felt very confident in my skin.
Then during pregnancy everything was going fine...until it wasn't. I delivered at 30 weeks-talk about scary! I didn't realize at the time just how terribly ill I was and am still discovering the effects 4 years later. Our bodies are amazing things. Sooo many things can go wrong, but given the proper tools it can heal itself from many things. What we fuel our bodies with makes a world of difference.
*Affilliate links help me to help you! When you buy from a link I have posted you get a great product and I get a little Christmas/Birthday money for my family. I only link to things that I truly feel are beneficial and useful. Always check a product before buying and using.
**Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional. Much of the information I share are from books backed by science such as The Essential Life, Modern Essentials, The Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy, and Aromatherapy for the Healthy Child, among others. Suggestions or opions by no means take the place of medical professionals. We are all different with unique challenges; apply what you can and please do not take undue risks. I hope we can become Well together. :)