Who are you.... truly?

My inspiration to write this post today came from two sources.  One was a lecture I listened to recently from Cynthia James, who is an amazing woman.  The other was from a conversation I had with a very good friend of mine.

Who are we?  Or more precisely, who did we come here to be?  It has taken me until about one year ago to figure that one out for myself.  I finally was able to pinpoint my purpose in life and find my own voice, just in time to squeak it in before my half century mark.  Oof!

Some people, I am certain, find it long before I did.  I also know for a fact that even though many folks figure it out, they seem to be afraid to feel it, express it and live it.

Let's look at it from this perspective; what if, by not being who you are meant to be, you are doing the world a disservice?  What if, by hiding yourself in the shadows, there may be dozens, hundreds or perhaps even thousands of people who will not receive the benefits from your gift?

Also keeping in mind that our thoughts have a powerful impact on our health and by helping others, we more often than not, find golden nuggets for our own life.  Isn't it funny how the "right" people show up for us at the "right" time.  Coincidence?  I think not.

There certainly seems to be a huge advantage to having someone we trust drawing us out, cheering us on and standing by our side when the spotlight is shining right on us. 
  
Try something new today... Stretch out.  Take several very deep breathes.  Step out of your comfort zone for two minutes.  Laugh at yourself out loud.  Silence that inner critical voice.  Be larger than life.  Find your purpose and hold on to it until it becomes who you are.

Above all, enjoy life, have fun and laugh often.  :)

Healthfully yours,

Diane :)
Certified Health Coach & Natural Foods Chef
TotalCareNutrition@gmail.com

People, chocolate, pets... what do they have in common?

The common factor between people, chocolate and pets is our relationship with them.

"A Health Coach focuses on nutrition, physical activity, relationships, lifestyle and other elements of life that can impact markers of health such as stress, weight and energy levels."

What is a person without relationships?  For most of us, our first relationship was with our mother.  It is also one of survival, as we totally depend on her for food.  These first relationships often shape the rest of our life, as well.

There is a poem that speaks of certain types of relationships.

"People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.  When you figure out which it is, you know exactly what to do."

Now the tricky part of this is figuring out which of the three it is and that is not always an easy task.

We all have a relationship with food, as well.  For some, it is a fairly indifferent one, for others it is very intense.  Positive or negative, it can seriously affect our physical health.

One relationship that quite often gets pushed to the side and neglected, is the one we have with ourselves.  We tend to forget about our own needs and the importance of self-care.  Not to mention that little voice that is rarely quiet and reminds us that we are not enough.

Can this voice be muted or become our biggest fan?  Can our relationship with food be healthy and nourishing?  Can we heal broken relationships from years past?

Of course we can.  It may be a road less traveled but it certainly is possible, if we so desire.

Are you ready for that journey?  Let's find out where this new adventure takes you.

Above all, enjoy life, have fun and laugh often.  :)

Healthfully yours,

Be kind to yourself and stay grounded! 💜

Diane 🌞