If I believe….

My mind doesn’t stop. It’s constantly in motion trying to tell me something. What I’ve noticed as I mature and add more calendar years to my resume, is my mind isn’t always filled with positivity. At the very least, my head seems to fill with doubt more quickly, compared to when I was younger.
Over the past 2 ½ years, multiple stressors in my life have caused my mind to doubt. Family members and friends have had significant health issues. I stopped working out regularly. I haven’t always eaten the way I should.
These changes have caused me to question my own health. Little aches and pains have popped up here and there. And, at times, I simply have not felt well. Then my mind starts to doubt. Am I holding onto stress that I need to let go of? Is my lack of exercise the reason I don’t feel well? Is what I’m eating making me tired or the reason I’m lacking energy?
I’m sure all of these things have contributed to me not feeling quite right at times. But I’ve also learned something in these 2 ½ years: my mind can be a bottomless pit of negativity. Scripture says: For as he thinkith in his heart, so is he (Proverbs 23:7).

If I believe I’m not well, I’m not well.
So what can I do to be well and change my mindset.
First of all, change your routine or routines. To help relieve stress, I walk regularly, take more baths, stretch daily, and make time to meditate. I’ve also started running again…very slowly and in intervals. I am also keeping a journal to document what I eat and drink each day, as I reduce gluten, dairy, and sugar in my diet.
Secondly, talk to someone. But, make sure it’s someone you trust and who is in the right mindset. It’s amazing to me how we go through similar struggles but don’t know until we talk to someone.
Finally, if you’re spiritual, pray. God listens. God gives answers. But, you have to plug in and listen back.
And, if you’re not spiritual, pray. God knows you too and He’s always ready and waiting for you.

Author: Chris T
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