When I think about the fact that I am writing a blog about health and fitness, I find myself thinking about my mental health. Truly that is where all health begins. I am sure that I can eat salads and drink green tea until the cows come home, but unless I have control of my mind, it means nothing.
I know that I don't choose to worry, and I don't deliberately invite anxiety...but... they pop by just the same. "Hello Suzy, This is the electric bill talking to you. I know that it is 2:00 AM but we have to talk. Did you pay me? We don't want a disconnection notice now do we? " These are the kinds of thoughts that can ruin my life if I let them. At 2:00 AM I am not so eager to control my thoughts and I find myself padding to the desk "just to check".
It is the same for me with everything. Food, (You really want that cheesecake! Forget that South Beach crap! ) Exercise,(Lets see what is on tv, If it is nothing, then go work out.), smoking, (Oh my that cigarette smells good! Wouldn't you love just one?) and even my relationships. Especially with God. ( Where did He come from? Why would He answer your prayers? Who do you think you are??? )
I don't know when it hit me that I can command my mind. I do know that the future looks brighter and brighter. As I choose positive thought my life gets more positive. No more living in the past and wondering where the good times went. The good times are yet to come and they have nothing to do with smoking or cheesecake.
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I find it profound that my little mind can grasp this. Those things can not make me happy. They may bring me temporary joy but only my thinking, coupled with making good choices make me truly happy. This has nothing to do with religion. People of all faiths are depressed. People of all faiths are happy. The bottom line is the thought process.
Of course my faith plays a big roll in my personal joy, but I have to let it. I could find myself jealous and comparing myself to the "Joneses" If I am not careful. I know that I don't deserve Gods love but He loves me anyways. Why should I waste my life thinking negative thoughts? No more lamentations. Even after I say one of my stupid jokes at the party. Oh well I can't take it back.
I can move on to a great future with thought control. Then I'll start the diet and work out!
Thanks for reading.
Suzy Levi