TCH: Meaningful Notes #4

I hope that you are as strong in body as I know you are in Spirit. ~3 John 2 CEV

The spiritual life embraces the whole person - body as well as mind and spirit. Staying fit can unlock energy helping you to maintain a positive outlook and giving you the stamina to keep up with kids, jobs, and social life. Good eating habits, adequate rest, and consistent exercise can help keep you spiritually fit, as well as physically fit. Jesus said that you were to serve the Lord with your body as well as mind and spirit.

For this swap you will send your partner:

• 2 healthy recipes

• a letter about healthy living which includes defining your fitness goals. Be realistic. Don't set yourself up for failure by trying to do too much too fast. Be consistent. It takes 21 days for the mind and body to create a new habit. Visualize your goals and remind yourself that consistency is the key to a new way of life. And don't forget to reward yourself. Treats and incentives will help you reach your goal.

Half the spiritual difficulties that men and women suffer arise from a morbid state of health. ~Henry Ward Beecher