Power, Love, and Self-Control: Healthy Holiday Tip #12

Healthy Holiday Tip #12

I didn't go "whole hog" on Christmas decorating this year. But I DID get out all the red candles I have! I grouped them on our coffee table and in another spot in the room. Now while some enjoy candles for purely decorative purposes -- for their colors or shapes, others burn them to create an ambiance in a room. Softly flickering candlelight can be soothing and help us relax. This is why I enjoy candle light! Candles help me transition into the specialness of the evening-- rather like changing into casual clothes when you come home from work. This routine allows your mind to shift into relaxation.

Appropriate relaxation is healthy. And remember the observation in Health Tip #11: "Less stress means less thoughtless eating."

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DeniseDecember 8, 2009 at 10:37 AM
I love candles, so cozy and comforting.
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CindyDecember 8, 2009 at 12:00 PM
I agree that less stress means less thoughtless eating. Candles are a great idea.
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AnonymousDecember 8, 2009 at 12:08 PM
Candles are wonderful stress relievers. As soon as you light one and sit by its warm glow, you feel your body began to relax.

Thank you dear friend for sharing...it looks so homey and inviting.

blessings,

maria
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BernieDecember 8, 2009 at 3:12 PM
Rebecca, I burn candles all year round but they are especially lovely at this time of year......:-) Hugs
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That Woman is a Success . . .
Found at itsnotaboutfood.blogspot.com

who loves life
and lives it to the fullest;

who has discovered and shared
the strengths and talents
that are uniquely her own;

who puts her best into each task
and leaves each situation
better than she found it;

who seeks and finds
that which is beautiful
in all people and all things;

whose heart is full of love
and warm with compassion;

who has found joy in living
and peace within herself.

~ Barbara J. Burrow ~

To which I add, "who makes God's kingdom and His righteousness her #1 priority"....(rlg)

"A day must come in our lives, as definite as the day of our conversion, when we give up all right to ourselves and submit to the absolute Lordship of Jesus Christ. . . . there must be a day when, without reservation, we surrender everything to Him--ourselves, our families, our possessions, our business and our time. All we are and have becomes His, to be held henceforth entirely at His disposal. From that day we are no longer our own masters, but only stewards. Not until the Lordship of Jesus Christ is a settled thing in our hearts can the Holy Spirit really operate effectively in us. He cannot direct our lives effectively until all control of them is committed to Him. If we do not give Him absolute authority in our lives, He can be present, but He cannot be powerful. The power of the Spirit is stayed." (Watchman Nee)

"Each day you take a few small steps, then build on them day after day. There may be set backs, everyone has them, but those victories will add up, and then pretty soon you'll be amazed at how different your life has become. And what could be more alluring than the prospect of waking up to your best life? So roll up your sleeves and get to work!"

"Remember, every step you take toward reaching your weight loss goal is really a gift that you give to yourself. When you eat right and exercise, you are taking care of yourself, treating yourself with respect, and acknowledging that you deserve* to be healthy and happy.” (Bob Green, The Best Life)

Rebecca's note: I have trouble with "deserve". I want to care for my body because God Himself cares for it! Do I "deserve" health? No, in light of my sinful inclinations and the fall of mankind, health is a gift. A GRACE-gift directly from the hand of God--a gift to be handled thankfully and thoughtfully.

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Healthy Holiday Tip #12

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