This was due for an update, so here goes: My mother passed away five years ago. She had cancer. We watched as she took pill after pill, and underwent all kinds of "therapies" in efforts to make her well. The poisons they gave her caused unmentionable suffering and pain. I am coming into the understanding that sometimes through tragedy comes enlightenment.
Cancer is a beast, that can strike anyone at any time, but I believe that having balance in your home, your diet, your spirit, and your relationships can lead to healing. If you eat to live, take care of business, feel connected to spirit, and nurture you relationships you have a better chance against disease.
Cancer is a beast, that can strike anyone at any time, but I believe that having balance in your home, your diet, your spirit, and your relationships can lead to healing. If you eat to live, take care of business, feel connected to spirit, and nurture you relationships you have a better chance against disease.
I can remember my mother's amazement, or better yet disgust over the contents of my pantry. She had come to live with my family when she was ill, and one day she was trying to cook something, and she realized that there was a lack of white in my pantry. No white sugar, flour, rice, potatoes, no milk.
When I returned home from work that day I was greeted by a demand to be taken to the grocery store. I tried to explain to her that white sugar, flour, and rice were unhealthy, and that she should just at least try some of "my" food. She was not having it, was set in her ways, and didn't want to hear my healthy mumbo jumbo.(After talking to my sister, who my mom had also asked to take her to the store that day (LOL!), I got some more clarity on my mother's attitude. My sis said that it probably wasn't that Mom didn't want to try to be healthier, but that it was probably too late. That my mother most likely knew that she was short on time, and wanted to enjoy every second, and every bite that she had left.)
I don't want my children to have to see me suffer through any disease, so I am taking the steps needed now.
I just read an interesting article that talked about eating maturely. It said that eating any and everything you want is an immature way to eat. This really resonated with me because as I get older, I am coming to terms with having to surrender certain things of youth. Eating my fav chocolate chip cookies, every day because I like them, they're yummy, and I want to, is not okay anymore. I have to put my health first.
I feel like I am at a point in my life where change is pivotal. This being said, I am not going to starve myself, cut out all my carbs, eat tons of cabbage soup, exercise like a madwoman, or anything of that sort. Those things are NOT healthy, and health is not always about how to look. There are many thin people who are grossly unhealthy. For me this journey is not about deprivation, in fact it is the opposite, it is about going back to a more natural state and enjoying the gifts of nature. It's about slowing down and cooking good food, and having the occasional cookie (preferably home baked).
I am truly passionate about creating balance, and living a healthier life. I read a lot and come across so much interesting and thought-provoking information that I love to share. As an educator by career, and nature I want to share the knowledge and open dialogue. I hope you'll join me.
~Riss
I just read an interesting article that talked about eating maturely. It said that eating any and everything you want is an immature way to eat. This really resonated with me because as I get older, I am coming to terms with having to surrender certain things of youth. Eating my fav chocolate chip cookies, every day because I like them, they're yummy, and I want to, is not okay anymore. I have to put my health first.
I feel like I am at a point in my life where change is pivotal. This being said, I am not going to starve myself, cut out all my carbs, eat tons of cabbage soup, exercise like a madwoman, or anything of that sort. Those things are NOT healthy, and health is not always about how to look. There are many thin people who are grossly unhealthy. For me this journey is not about deprivation, in fact it is the opposite, it is about going back to a more natural state and enjoying the gifts of nature. It's about slowing down and cooking good food, and having the occasional cookie (preferably home baked).
I am truly passionate about creating balance, and living a healthier life. I read a lot and come across so much interesting and thought-provoking information that I love to share. As an educator by career, and nature I want to share the knowledge and open dialogue. I hope you'll join me.
~Riss
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