Posted:Tue Oct 14, 2008 5:54 PM CST
Exercise your mind, body, and soul ...
People who stay fully alive take care of themselves. If you don't take care of yourself, you can become sedate and lose your "edge." Remember that we are whole beings. Taking care of one part of our lives can positively impact other parts of our lives. Let me warn you, what I am about to suggest will sound very simple. In fact you may look at this and immediately move on to another blog or website. Yet so many people ignore and neglect self-care.
You might consider the following:
* Exercise your mind. Do something that stimulates your thinking. Read. Read something (even the newspaper--paper or Internet) that relates to current events. Watch a television program that causes you to think. Read a good book. Far too many of us become mentally lazy.
* Exercise your body. Walk. Run. Work out. Start by walking. Some of us would do well to turn the computer off, put the book down, and get some exercise. You might be very surprised at the difference this makes.
* Exercise your soul. Look for an imbalance. Maybe you serve people and are involved in several good works. However, your prayer life and Bible reading are lacking. Start by setting aside a short time each day that is dedicated for Bible reading and prayer. (Many have found prayer books to be helpful as well.) You might consider writing in a journal. Some find that to be a valuable tool.
To exercise your soul, you may need to get more intentional about putting your faith into action. Start simple. Consider doing something good for someone who is really struggling right now. Consider doing something good for someone who is sick, without a job, or in some way is going through a difficult time. Maybe there is a service organization in the community for which you could volunteer. The point is: Find a way to exercise your faith.
God Blessed!