Day 4: How Do You Strengthen Your Eyes Spiritually?
Posted on July 16, 2021 Leave a Comment
The question is not will we experience trials and tribulations, but what tools do we have to weather life’s storms?
Over the past several years, I’ve learned that the Bible is my go-to source for life experiences. The first time I read the entire Bible was when I was around 10 years old after my sexual abuse secret was out. While standing at the crossroads of my life with a broken compass, I called out to nature for help, and a series of events took place, including getting a copy of the King James Bible.
Now, more than ever, I know I avoided many of the childhood sexual abuse consequences (addictions, delinquencies, sexual promiscuity, substance abuse, teenage pregnancy, and others) because of my faith, my heart’s desires, and what I learned from childhood sexual abuse (shared in my upcoming memoir Bent Not Broken). I learned about Jesus and admired and identified with Him. I developed a spiritual approach to life. I was not a victim but a student of life.
Later in life, at another major crossroads, I saw oppositions and distractions to reuniting with my purpose in life. The victim approach to life sunk in my consciousness, and along with the life-draining approach, came its symptoms (anxiety and increased heart rate and blood pressure). Realizing that I had weathered the storm of childhood sexual abuse and remembering the spiritual lessons I learned restored me to my rightful narrow path.
I realized that the spiritual approach to life is the healthier way to live. Of course, I can blame, hit, kick, steal, fuss, cuss, etc., but what will all that do for me in the long run?
I need to consistently ground myself by aligning with nature and the God within me. Nothing else will give me the joy, love, and peace I deserve.
So, as you think about the things you do in times of stress, do not shift to blame. The way we change our behaviors is through acceptance and acknowledgment. Each day holds its own treasures and brings us closer to our True Selves.
Here are five ways to strengthen your eyes.
- See that you are more than a bodily form. Within you is a magnificent Spirit.
- Spend time aligning with the Spirit inside you (i.e., sitting, standing, walking out in nature so you can see right through experiences as Jesus knew the hearts of men (John 2:24”“25). Then we spend less time in anger, disappointment, and other lingering unhealthy emotions and feelings which cloud our vision.
- Daily ground yourself in Truth. Some of the things I do to ground myself include reading the Bible every morning and communicating with God through prayer or just conversation. There is more to the Bible than the question of believing in Jesus. There are universal truths in the Bible, such as loving others, not stealing, and what to focus on (Philippians 4:8”“9).
- Learn phrases to help you stay centered. There are many Bible verses to help ground you, for every book in the Bible is filled with wisdom. I usually turn to Proverbs, Ephesians, Philippians, to name a few. Remember, we aren’t experiencing anything new. In other words, the universal principles that applied 2000 plus years ago still apply today.
- Remember, life experiences test your foundation. Within every experience, there is something to learn about yourself.
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Make this lifetime great!
Timika
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Day 3: How Can You Use Physical Activity To Improve Eye Health?
Posted on July 15, 2021 Leave a Comment
In a nutshell, physical activity increases blood circulation, maintains the highways, and increases waste removal. Therefore, the cleaner our highways are, the better we can see.
Several studies have found that consistent physical activity (exercise) may decrease the risk of developing certain eye conditions, such as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and glaucoma,Â
Here are five considerations to increase physical activity for eye health.
- As you guess, assessment is always the first step. Why increase your activity? What will increased activity feel like to you, even the initial resistance to overcoming the resistance to better yourself?Â
- Check with your healthcare provider about health-related limitations, i.e., diabetic retinopathy and lifting weights.
- Be honest with yourself. Avoid measuring your progress with others. Your progress will not be theirs, and there’s no competition to reach sustainable physical fitness.Â
- Leave hurtful comments or unhealthy comments with the owner.Â
- Use words, including mantras, to promote physical activity. For example, “I can do all things through him who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13) I need to do to keep my body working effectively? Or what about Luke 1:37, Matthew 19:26, or even 1 Corinthians 6:19?
- Spend less time comparing your body to others and more time getting to know what works for your body.Â
- Consistently evaluate your activity level. Use apps to monitor your weight, emotions, and feelings during meditation.
- Start with what works with you. Before my mother got her first car, we walked everywhere. After experiencing childhood sexual abuse, walking was a way for me to put my abuse in a healthy perspective. While walking in the living room of our first house, I received the thought that life experiences build character. Life presents spiritual tests. In addition, I’ve lost and maintained weight via walking. Walking outside is an opportunity to bond with nature and clear my consciousness through movement. There is a healing power associated with putting one foot in front of the other.
You have what you need to be successful. Often, we have what we need to make successful and sustainable changes in our life. We don’t always have to purchase the latest gadget, powder, or any other substance to achieve what our body knows how to do.
Until next time,
Make this lifetime great!
Timika
You deserve it.
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Day 2: What Can You Do To Achieve Healthy Weight For Your Eye Health?
Posted on July 14, 2021 Leave a Comment
As you know, achieving a healthy weight is more than physical. Your emotional, mental, social, and spiritual state plays a role in how you take care of yourself. The more baggage (anger, disappointments, inner hatred, resentment, and the like), the more stress you add to your body. An increase in stress affects how you think about food, how you process food (i.e., cortisol and decreasing ability to burn fat), and how you treat your body (active life versus non-active life). Whatever you do for your body, your eyes experience as well. For example, the higher your cholesterol level is, the more chance you have of your highways becoming blocked. Remember, your eyes have small highways running through, to, and away from them
Whatever prevents you from letting go of the extra cargo (myths, grudges, expectations, and disappointments), it’s time to let go and live. No matter what someone says or does to you, your health should not have to suffer. Others’ unhealthy actions are from them and their response to pain or unhealed wounds. My sexual abuse experience was not a reason for me to disregard my body. I am the one who is with my body 24/7 and experiences consequences related to unhealthy weight. Not them.
Healthcare providers use body mass index (BMI) to determine your individualized treatment plan for health and fitness. You can check your BMI before and between your provider visits. I encourage people to become students of their health; please do not wait for your healthcare provider to tell you something you already know. If you need help, please voice your concerns and questions to your healthcare provider or someone you trust.
Here are a five considerations to support you in achieving a healthy weight.
- Ask yourself what’s the purpose of your body? Get clarity that your body is more than a deposit. You have something valuable to share with someone or more than one person. In other words, your body is the vehicle for your message.
- What is an approximate healthy weight for you? Would you please use the link above to check your BMI? Healthy weight is achieved with the proper use of knowledge. No guilt. No blame. Just know where you stand.
- Ask yourself what it would mean to you to achieve and sustain a healthy weight. For example, are you struggling with energy, focus, motivation, etc., because of your current health status? If so, know you do not need to continue a cycle of pain or start a cycle of pain.Â
- Know your family history and medical conditions. Is there something internal ( i.e., thyroid or eye problem) preventing you from achieving your healthy weight goals? A blood test may reveal there is something else going on with your body, brain, etc.
- Seek like-minded support in developing a health plan. Check your health insurance to see what benefits you have (i.e., holistic doctor, Registered Dietician, nutritionist, health coach benefits). And, never feel guilty about seeking a second opinion. No one experiences your frustrations, pain, and other symptoms, but you.
You are here for reasons. Your eye health depends on how you treat your body. There are so many ways to achieve a healthy weight, but until the mind is in the right state, sustainable optimal health will continue to be an issue.
Make this lifetime great! You deserve it.
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