“Goodbye to the old, hello to the new. You’ve finished one part of your life, and now a new and even better part is beginning.” My morning message was one I randomly selected from Doreen Virtue’s work. What a perfect message to share with you as I wrap up a week that has been devoted to the good, bad, and ugly about certain foods and fake foods – largely about impacting our kids’ lives with food.
This week I have spotlighted the work of several authors, particularly Dr. Joel Fuhrman, Disease-Proof Your Child. When I first read his book, I was overcome with sadness and regret – that I didn’t know or apply this information for my own children as they were growing up, much less myself. I initially felt such deep sadness that it was “too late” for me. But…I eventually turned that feeling around to, “No! It is NEVER too late to become the healthy person you want to become.”
Remember me mentioning the physician who held up the book saying, “Get this book. If you don’t have children, get it and read it for yourself”? There is liberation, hope, freedom, and belief in that statement. No matter where you are today, this is the moment that counts and you can create a beautiful, healthy new you! Wasn’t it Jack Canfield who said not to worry about how to get to California in the dark – just shine your headlights and focus a few feet ahead of you, and you will eventually get there?
I love this teaching from the Budda:
“The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for
the past, not to worry about the future, or not to anticipate
troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.”
It is in this moment that you can release an unhealthy old pattern. Today is a new day. All that matters is this moment.
Don’t worry about changing everything at once. To do so would be overwhelming. Empower yourself to pick one or two areas and really focus on them. And, wa la, just like that, one day in the not too distant future you will be amazed at what you have created.
Love yourself for the beautiful being that you already are, just as you are. As Doreen Virtue constantly reminds us, “You are perfect, whole, and complete, and you are very, very loved.” Compliment yourself for caring enough that you have now decided to take even better care of you.
Once you have decided, it’s all over. You are on your way. You have finished one part of your life…and now a new and even better part is beginning.
Blessings to you for a wonderful weekend! : )
