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“From the errors of others, a wise man corrects his own.”
“My experience of life is what I agree to attend to.”
“You can only untie one knot at a time.”
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Hippocrates believed in using diet as a primary tool for health care.
This concept suggest that a well-balanced, nutrient-rich diet can act as preventive and therapeutic medicine, supporting both physical and mental health.
The idea underscores the importance of food in holistic healthcare promoting well-being and reducing the risk of disease.
Foods that can act as medicine include:
EXERCISE:
How can and will you make healthier eating a more intentional habit in this new year?
Take the time to do some research and go on a food safari to your local grocery store to find some new and better choices that can make your effort a tasty one!
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Aristotle’s philosophy encourages stepping outside one’s comfort zone as part of pursuing eudaemonia — human flourishing.
He emphasizes that achieving excellence and virtue often require effort, discomfort, and rational action beyond habitual or pleasurable routines.
EXERCISE:
How has taking on life’s challenges and stepping outside your habitual and pleasurable pursuits provided you some of the more beautiful aspects of living?
Where and when can you continue to step out into some of the chillier aspects of life to discover other kinds of beauty awaiting you?
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Here in the Northeastern United States there is always the potential for a bit or bunch of the white stuff as we enter the winter months.
If you happen to enjoy holiday movies you may have seen one of my family’s favorites: Frosty the Snowman. There is a particular scene where Frosty shows his wiliness to melt. He enters a greenhouse to save his friend Karen from freezing, to demonstrate his love and his willingness to sacrifice everything for her.
EXERCISE:
Who are the people in your life worth melting for? How does realizing the importance of these people give your life greater meaning and purpose?
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I recently visited my ophthalmologist for my annual checkup. Evaluating my sight with eye charts and paddles to cover one eye at a time is a test I always hope to pass.
When I compare my actual sight — which tends to decline with time — to my evolving “in-sights” of thinking, I find it pleasing to know that my focus in many areas of my world is actually improving.
EXERCISE:
In what ways can you boost the resolution of your thinking? How can the focus on this inner world help you to see beyond your current horizons?
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“Constraints can unwittingly open so many doors.”
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Mark Nepo is a renowned poet, philosopher, and spiritual teacher.
Earlier in his life he navigated a very challenging cancer journey that transformed his understanding of survival and living authentically.
Diagnosed with a rare form of Lymphoma, his experience with illness led to a deep inner journey and a focus on living fully in the present moment.
This journey inspired him to explore themes of vulnerability, presence, and the essence of life in his work particularly
in this best-selling work, The Book of Awakening, where his healing process encourages readers to find meaning and growth through adversity.
EXERCISE:
In what ways has adversity shaped your life?
How can you separate the moments of misery from the other more positive aspects of living to gain a broader more hopeful perspective as you take on each day?
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When was the last time you were faced with actual speed bumps on your way to an intended destination?
How did you feel when you were forced to slow down or when you were jolted by the elevation change?
Who are the people in your world that slow you down from moving at the speed you desire?
In what ways do they test your patience and cause you considerable frustration?
Speed bumps are usually put in place to protect us or others from potential accidents and injuries.
The speed kills concept can definitely apply in certain situations!
Sometimes, fast can be slow and slow can offer a much smoother ride.
EXERCISE:
In what ways can the speed bump people in your life actually be helping you get where you need to go versus where you want to go?
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From the time we are born we seek validation from others.
Getting what we want from parents, teachers, friends, and work colleagues seems to be the key to opening the doors of successful living.
Beyond the nods, smiles, gold stars, and promotions some of us still find our lives lacking.
No matter how many fans we have, the search for more often continues.
How we measure our lives and know when enough is enough can be a very elusive quest.
EXERCISE:
In what ways can you apply more of your own views of your life as the primary validation needed to see yourself as a success?
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“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving.”
“When a dog runs at you, whistle for him.”
“It’s hard to build momentum if you are divided in your attention.”